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It’s challenging to teach science well to all students while connecting your lessons to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This unique bo...

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NSTA Press Book

Teaching for Conceptual Understanding in Science

What do you get when you bring together two of NSTA’s bestselling authors to ponder ways to deepen students’ conceptual understanding of science? ...

By Richard Konicek-Moran, Page Keeley

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Journal Article

Science 101: How Should We Label Different Kinds of Energy?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses different types of energy....

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Journal Article

Science 101: How Should We Use the Concept of Systems?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue provides activities to help explain how to teach abo...

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Journal Article

Engineering Encounters: Elephant Trunks and Dolphin Tails

An elephant-trunk design challenge introduces students to engineering for animals....

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Journal Article

Science 101: Why Do We Need Standard Units?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explains the need for standard units of measure in s...

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