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Uncovering Student Ideas About Engineering and Technology: 32 New Formative Assessment Probes

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more.Have you been wondering how well your students understand engineering and...

By Page Keeley, Cary Sneider, Mihir Ravel

Elementary High School Middle School Computer Science Engineering Mathematics STEM Technology Assessment Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Teacher Preparation

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Integrating STEM Teaching and Learning Into the K–2 Classroom

New in 2020!“Integrating STEM Teaching and Learning Into the K–2 Classroom is a critically important contribution toward advancing STEM teaching a...

By Jo Anne Vasquez, Michael Comer, Jen Gutierrez

Early Childhood Pre-service Teachers Preschool STEM Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Teacher Preparation

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Creating Engineering Design Challenges: Success Stories From Teachers

If you’ve ever wished for advice you can trust on how to make science and math more relevant to your middle or high school students, Creating Engine...

High School Middle School Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Engineering Physical Science STEM Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Interdisciplinary Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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Matter and Energy for Growth and Activity, Teacher Edition

How do our bodies manage to heal wounds, build the stamina to run marathons, and give us the energy—even while we’re sleeping—to keep us alive a...

By AAAS/Project 2061

High School Biology Physics Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Phenomena Interdisciplinary

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Matter and Energy for Growth and Activity, Student Edition

How do our bodies manage to heal wounds, build the stamina to run marathons, and give us the energy—even while we’re sleeping—to keep us alive a...

By AAAS/Project 2061

High School Biology Physics Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Phenomena Interdisciplinary

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Discovery Engineering in Biology: Case Studies for Grades 6–12

Show your students how amazing it can be to just “see what will happen” when they blend biology, engineering, and serendipity. Focusing on innovat...

By Rebecca Hite, Gina Childers, Megan Ennes, M. Gail Jones

High School Middle School Biology Engineering Life Science STEM Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Citizen Science Interdisciplinary

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Physics in Motion, Grade K: STEM Road Map for Elementary School

What if you could challenge your kindergartners to create a mini roller coaster as an entry point to understanding the physics of motion? With this ...

Elementary Preschool Physical Science Physics STEM Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary

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Influence of Waves, Grade 1: STEM Road Map for Elementary School

What if you could challenge your first graders to create instruments they can play in their own “Show Me the Waves” musical show? With this volu...

Elementary Physical Science Physics STEM Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary