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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

Elementary High School Middle School General Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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

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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....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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

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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 abo...

Elementary Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Learning Progression Professional Learning old

Engineering Encounters: Elephant Trunks and Dolphin Tails

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Engineering Encounters: Elephant Trunks and Dolphin Tails

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

Elementary Engineering Life Science STEM Lesson Plans Interdisciplinary Professional Learning old

Science 101: Why Do We Need Standard Units?

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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 s...

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

Science 101: How Do We Determine "Cause and Effect?"

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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 in...

Elementary Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Professional Learning old

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