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Science 101: Why Does It Take Longer to Boil Potatoes at High Altitudes?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue looks at why water boils at different temperatures a...

Elementary Middle School Earth & Space Science General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Science 101: Does the Weather Affect Your Body?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue focuses on three major weather factors and how they ...

Elementary Middle School Biology Life Science Professional Learning old

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Science 101: Why Do We Only See One Side of the Moon?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the rotation of the moon....

Elementary Middle School Astronomy General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Methods and Strategies: Science Notebooks as Learning Tools

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. Lessons from a multi-year professional study group offer insights on getti...

Elementary General Science Disciplinary Core Ideas Learning Progression Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Literacy Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old

NSTA Press Book

Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices

When it’s time for a game change, you need a guide to the new rules. Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engi...

By Christina V. Schwarz, Cynthia Passmore, Brian J. Reiser

Elementary Informal Education Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Learning Progression NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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Engineering Encounters: Optimizing Your K–5 Engineering Design Challenge

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue discusses the optimizations that will serve to inform r...

Early Childhood Elementary Engineering Lesson Plans Pedagogy Professional Learning old

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Methods and Strategies: Using Argument-Based Inquiry Strategies for STEM Infused Science Teaching

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This article focuses on an argument-based inquiry (ABI) approach to a four...

Elementary STEM Multilingual Learners Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old

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Science 101: What’s Really Going on in Electric Circuits?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how electric circuits work....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old