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Science Fair Warm-Up, Teachers Guide: Learning the Practice of Scientists
Even science fair enthusiasts may dread grappling with these two questions: 1. How can you organize many students doing many different projects at the same time? 2. How can you help students while giving them the freedom of choice and independenc...
By John Haysom
NSTA Press Book
Scientific Argumentation in Biology: 30 Classroom Activities
“Individuals who are proficient in science should be able to understand the language of science and participate in scientific practices, such as inquiry and argumentation. Empirical research, however, indicates that many students do not develop thi...
By Victor Sampson, Sharon Schleigh
NSTA Press Book
Becoming a Responsive Science Teacher: Focusing on Student Thinking in Secondary Science
“No one would find it strange to see a geologist poring at length over a single rock, or an entomologist over a moth, or botanist over a leaf. Examining a specimen closely can help scientists develop new understandings. That’s just what we hope t...
By Daniel Levin, David Hammer, Andrew Elby, Janet Coffey
NSTA Press Book
Science Fair Warm-Up, Grades 7–10: Learning the Practice of Scientists
To the teacher: Although this book is intended as a guide for your students, NSTA has you covered as well! Science Fair Warm-Up, Teachers Guide: Learning the Practice of Scientists provides all of the information you need to guide your students t...
By John Haysom
NSTA Press Book
Science Fair Warm-Up, Grades 8–12: Learning the Practice of Scientists
To the teacher: Although this book is intended as a guide for your students, NSTA has you covered as well! Science Fair Warm-Up, Teachers Guide: Learning the Practice of Scientists provides all of the information you need to guide your students t...
By John Haysom
NSTA Press Book
Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers: Using Nonfiction to Promote Science Literacy, Grades 3–5
Winner of the Distinguished Achievement Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...
By Jessica Fries-Gaither, Terry Shiverdecker
NSTA Press Book
What Does an Animal Eat?: I Wonder Why
Kids who want to know all about animals will find this book fascinating. What Does an Animal Eat? offers insights into two special aspects of hungry animals: how their teeth and beaks offer clues to what they eat and the food chain’s role in helpin...
By Lawrence F. Lowery