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Science 101: What Do We Mean by Structure and Function in Science?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explores the meaning of structure and function....
NSTA Press Book
It’s challenging to teach science well to all students while connecting your lessons to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This unique book portrays real teaching scenarios written by the teachers on the NGSS Diversity and Equity Team. T...
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? A fascinating combination of deep thinking about science teaching, field-tested strategies you can u...
By Richard Konicek-Moran, Page Keeley
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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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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 about systems....
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Engineering Encounters: Elephant Trunks and Dolphin Tails
An elephant-trunk design challenge introduces students to engineering for animals....
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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 science....
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Science 101: How Do We Determine "Cause and Effect?"
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how cause and effect relates to science instruction....