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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

Journal Article

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

NSTA Press Book

Disciplinary Core Ideas: Reshaping Teaching and Learning

Like all enthusiastic teachers, you want your students to see the connections between important science concepts so they can grasp how the world works...

By Ravit Golan Duncan, Joseph Krajcik, Ann E. Rivet

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

Journal Article

Science 101: How Does Speech-Recognition Software Work?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explains the origins of speech-recognition software....

Elementary Middle School Engineering Physical Science Technology Professional Learning old

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Science 101: What Causes Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the mechanisms that create thunderstorms a...

Elementary Middle School Climate Change Earth & Space Science Professional Learning old