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Book Chapter
Lively Science: Live Organisms Are Worth the Work
Middle school is the perfect setting for teaching life science. Observing and studying living organisms are critical to a good, strong program. Preser...
Book Chapter
Modern Alchemy: Safer Teaching with Chemistry
From making mud pies in a sandbox to messing with a magic set and sending secret messages with markers that produce invisible writing, chemistry engag...
Book Chapter
Falling for Science: Physical Science May Be Simpler Than You Think
Many students get their first exposure to quantitative physical science in middle school. The National Science Education Standards recommend that stud...
Book Chapter
The Great Outdoors: Field Trips Near and Far
The classroom is rich with resources and activities, but some things simply can’t be done there. A strong investigative science program depends on p...
eBook
Help! I'm Teaching Middle School Science (e-Book)
Like your own personal survival guide, Help! I’m Teaching Middle School Science is a nontechnical how-to manual—especially for first-year teachers...
eBook
Inquiring Safely: A Guide for Middle School Teachers (e-Book)
Not your average safety guide, Inquiring Safely is a uniquely readable resource from experienced teachers who know both middle school science content...
eBook
Invasion Ecology (Teacher’s Guide—Includes Full Student Edition) (e-book)
Strange intruders are invading our part of the world, threatening our environment and our economy. These newcomers and their impact on our ecological ...
Journal Article
Bread Making: Classic Biotechnology and Experimental Design
Bread making activities can help students meet local and national standards for scientific inquiry, experimental design, and problem solving. In the f...
Journal Article
Careers in Science: An interview with Artificial Intelligence expert Ruth Aylett
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue features the field of Artificial Intelligence�...
Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: Snowflake Science
This month's featured trade book, Snowflake Bentley, introduces students to a self-made scientist who spent his life taking pictures of snowflakes. Ba...
eBook
The Lingo of Learning: 88 Education Terms Every Science Teacher Should Know (e-book)
hat does “constructivism” mean? What is the difference between “reliability” and “validity?” You’ll be surprised at the ease of finding ...
NSTA Press Book
Decay and Renewal (Student Edition)
Most of us throw or flush things away every day without thinking about the fact that there is no “away.” Whether discarded substances break down o...
By Nancy M. Trautmann, The Environmental Inquiry Team
NSTA Press Book
Invasion Ecology (Student Edition)
Strange intruders are invading our part of the world, threatening our environment and our economy. These newcomers and their impact on our ecological ...
By Marianne E. Krasny, The Enviromental Inquiry Team
NSTA Press Book
Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom
Make ongoing, classroom-based assessment second nature to your students and you. Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom is a thought-provoking c...
NSTA Press Book
Teaching Science in the Two-Year College: An NSTA Press Journals Collection
Two-year colleges are critical to science education’s future—in fact, some data indicate that half of future science teachers will take their firs...