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Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K-12

Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K–12 will help your students truly understand concepts such as motion, energy, and magneti...

By Tom J. McConnell, Joyce Parker, Janet Eberhardt

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Physical Science Physics Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

Science 101: How Does a Thermos “Know” to Keep Hot Liquids Hot and Cold Liquids Cold?

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Science 101: How Does a Thermos “Know” to Keep Hot Liquids Hot and Cold Liquids Cold?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses heat transfer....

Elementary Middle School Engineering Physical Science Professional Learning old

Teaching Teachers: Designing an NGSS Learning Pathway

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Teaching Teachers: Designing an NGSS Learning Pathway

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. How informal institutions can help teachers implement the NGSS...

Elementary Informal Education General Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Professional Learning old

Science 101: Why Do Helicopters Always Have Two Blades, and How Does That Help Cats?

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Science 101: Why Do Helicopters Always Have Two Blades, and How Does That Help Cats?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses torque....

Elementary Middle School Engineering General Science Physics Professional Learning old

Science 101: If Evolution Is Based on “Survival of the Fittest,” Why Do Diseases Such as Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease Persist in the Human Population?

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Science 101: If Evolution Is Based on “Survival of the Fittest,” Why Do Diseases Such as Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease Persist in the Human Population?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue answers the question while discussing genetics and evolution....

Elementary Middle School Biology Evolution Professional Learning old

Q and A With Jim Short on Instructional Materials

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Q and A With Jim Short on Instructional Materials

Why do instructional materials for science need to change?...

By Cindy Workosky

Curriculum Instructional Materials NGSS Professional Learning old

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