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NSTA Press Book
Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 6–8: Structuring Lessons With the NGSS in Mind
Instructional Sequence Matters shows how to make simple shifts in the way you arrange and combine activities to improve student learning. It also make...
By Patrick Brown
Book Chapter
Modern Sequences of Instruction
This chapter discusses the key components of two contemporary sequences of science instruction. It presents the phases of the POE (Predict, Observe, a...
Book Chapter
Content and Process Working Together
This chapter describes the construction of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The author shares some activities for you to reflect on less...
Book Chapter
Investigating Change Using the Invisible Test Tube Demonstration
Chapters 6–9 share model lessons for putting the explore-before-explain mindset into practice using either a POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) or ...
Book Chapter
There’s More to Magnetism Than Certain Objects Being Attracted to Refrigerators
Chapters 6–9, share model lessons for putting the explore-before-explain mindset into practice using either a POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) or...
Book Chapter
Making the Connection: Addressing Students’ Misconceptions of Circuits
Chapters 6–9 share model lessons for putting the explore-before-explain mindset into practice using either a POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) or...
Book Chapter
Chapters 6–9 share model lessons for putting the explore-before-explain mindset into practice using either a POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) or ...
Book Chapter
Leadership Can Make the Difference
This chapter takes you through five key lessons to putting an explore-before-explain mindset into practice using POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) a...
Journal Article
Do Children Make Good Citizen Scientists?
Participating in citizen science—where members of the public collect data for use by scientists—has become popular over the past 5 to 10 years, ...
By Christine L. Goforth
Journal Article
Fabricating Fidgets to Support Inclusive Maker Education
With the goal of supporting an inclusive maker education learning experience, a science museum, university, and middle school partnered to engage st...
By Alexandria K. Hansen, Eric R. Hansen, and Danielle B. Harlow
Journal Article
Accessible Making and Tinkering
Maker spaces and programs offer tremendous opportunities for all learners to explore new materials, expand their practical skills, think creatively,...
By Charlotte Martin
Book Chapter
Car Crashes, Grade 12: STEM Road Map for High School (Book Sample)
What if you could challenge your 12th graders to understand car crashes in the context of physical forces, manufacturing challenges, government safety...
eBook
Packaging Design, Grade 6: STEM Road Map for Middle School (e-book)
Packaging Design outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines...
eBook
Improving Bridge Design, Grade 8: STEM Road Map for Middle School (e-book)
Improving Bridge Design outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disc...