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As a Connected Science Learning reader, you already know that collaboration is what this journal is all about. We strive to publish articles that hi...

By Beth Murphy

Informal Education Professional Learning old STEM

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NGSS Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

NGSS Professional Learning old Three-Dimensional Learning

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PLNs + High-Quality Units = NGSS Success

In June 2013, Kentucky’s Board of Education officially adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which not only set a new course for sci...

By David Grossman

Middle School Instructional Materials NGSS Phenomena Professional Learning old

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Improving Elementary Science Programs Through Professional Learning Communities

“I’m not good at science.” It’s a declaration that far too many students have made in classrooms. Their beliefs are often based on lack of exp...

By Edel Maeder

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Science Curriculum Topic Study: Bridging the Gap Between Three-Dimensional Standards, Research, and Practice, Second Edition

Scientific literacy for all students requires a deep understanding of the three dimensions of science education: disciplinary content, scientific and ...

By Page Keeley, Joyce Tugel

Elementary High School Middle School Engineering STEM Assessment Curriculum NGSS Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

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Creating Engineering Design Challenges: Success Stories From Teachers

If you’ve ever wished for advice you can trust on how to make science and math more relevant to your middle or high school students, Creating Engine...

High School Middle School Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Engineering Physical Science STEM Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Interdisciplinary Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation