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Journal Article

Science 101: How Do Acoustics Dictate the Design of a Concert Hall?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses why walls and other surfaces of a concert hall are angled so that the best sound can be produced....

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Journal Article

Teacher's Toolkit: A Visual Representation of Three-Dimensional Learning: A Tool for Evaluating Curriculum

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue focuses on demonstrating the power of visually representing the NGSS's three-dimensional learning model using a middle school lesson acquired fr...

Middle School General Science Life Science Assessment Curriculum Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

Interactive E-book

Force and Motion

The Force and Motion Interactive E-book* explores the effects of forces on the motion of objects for both a conceptual and real-world understanding, using common, observable examples, like running, billiards, and motion of vehicles. Learn about conce...

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