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NSTA Press Book

Earth Science Puzzles: Making Meaning From Data

Teachers of Earth and environmental sciences in grades 8–12 will welcome this activity book centered on six “data puzzles” that foster critical-...

By Kim Kastens, Margie Turrin

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Predict, Observe, Explain: Activities Enhancing Scientific Understanding

John Haysom and Michael Bowen provide middle and high school science teachers with more than 100 student activities to help the students develop their...

By John Haysom, Michael Bowen

High School Middle School General Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

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Exemplary Science for Resolving Societal Challenges

Amid a flurry of national standards and high-stakes assessments, it’s easy to overlook the curiosity and invention that is inherent to science and t...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School General Science Assessment Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

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Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science, Volume 1: 45 New Force and Motion Assessment Probes

Nationally known science educator Page Keeley—principal author of the hugely popular, four-volume NSTA Press series Uncovering Students Ideas in Sci...

By Page Keeley, Rand Harrington

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School General Science Physical Science Physics Assessment Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

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Brain-Powered Science: Teaching and Learning With Discrepant Events

• How can a long metal needle pass through a balloon without popping it? • How can water flow at very different rates through two identical fun...

By Thomas O’Brien

Elementary High School Middle School Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Professional Learning old Research Safety Teacher Preparation

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More Chemistry Basics: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It

Overwhelmed by orbitals? Terrified of thermodynamics? Agitated by acids and bases? Have no fear! This follow-up to the award-winning Chemistry Basics ...

By William C. Robertson, Ph.D.

Middle School Elementary High School Assessment Chemistry Curriculum Inquiry Instructional Materials New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies