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Bridges in the Community

Book Chapter

Bridges in the Community

In this lesson, students explore the state of infrastructure in the United States. Using bridges as a lens, they are presented with the challenge of d...

Beam Bridges

Book Chapter

Beam Bridges

In this lesson, students take a closer look at beam bridges—one of the earliest forms of bridge construction—and the most common design. As they e...

Arch Bridges

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Arch Bridges

In this lesson, students explore arch bridges—one of the earliest bridge designs—and because of its beauty and strength, a design that has stood t...

Suspension and Cable-Stayed Bridges

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Suspension and Cable-Stayed Bridges

In this lesson, students explore the last two bridge designs— the suspension bridge and the cable-stayed bridge. While these bridges both use cables...

Economics and Bridges

Book Chapter

Economics and Bridges

Bridges can have a major impact on the people and communities. In this lesson, students explore some of the economic impacts bridges have had in our s...

Putting It All Together–Decision Models

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Putting It All Together–Decision Models

In this lesson, students will use the knowledge they have gained through their research, investigations, and classroom discussions to compare and cont...

Connected Science Learning July-September 2018

Journal

Connected Science Learning July-September 2018

Volume 1, Issue 7 Making Experiences That Inspire STEM Learning ...

Informal Education

NSTA Press Book

Packaging Design, Grade 6: STEM Road Map for Middle School

Packaging Design outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines...

Middle School Mathematics STEM Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Labs New Science Teachers Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Improving Bridge Design, Grade 8: STEM Road Map for Middle School

What if you could challenge your eighth graders to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure by designing bridges that last longer? With this volume in...

Middle School Engineering STEM Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Labs New Science Teachers Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

The Power of Assessing: Guiding Powerful Practices

The Power of Assessing will show you how to use authentic assessments as a dynamic teaching tool. But this book doesn’t just describe ways to evalua...

By Lisa M. Nyberg, Julie V. McGough

Elementary Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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