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Project Earth Science: Geology, Revised 2nd Edition
NSTA Press Book |
How well can your students … • Explain the distribution of earthquakes? • Model volcanic eruptions? • Demonstrate plate motions and interactions? • Describe seafloor changes? • Think in…
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Uncovering Student Ideas Probes Earth and Space Science
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Uncovering Student Ideas Probes Earth and Space Science
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Project Earth Science: Physical Oceanography, Revised 2nd Edition
NSTA Press Book |
How well can your students— • Explain why ice floats? • Model ocean currents? • Predict tides? • Describe the proper clean-up of an oil spill? Project Earth Science: Physical Oceanography,…
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The Changing Earth, Grade 8: STEM Road Map for Middle School
NSTA Press Book |
New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more. What if you could challenge your eighth graders to help people recognize the inherent risks of living in a region that’s prone to…
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Problem-Based Learning in the Earth and Space Science Classroom, K–12
NSTA Press Book |
Implementing PBL is difficult for teachers, and few curriculum guides are available to support their efforts. This book fills that gap by providing the kinds of strategies and examples teachers need to facilitate open-…
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Earth Hounds: Dr. Xargle's Book of Earth Hounds and Seven Blind Mice
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Learners develop understandings of the differences between observations and inferences by analyzing Dr. Xargle's comical, yet misguided, attempts to teach his students about human babies. Learners then make observations…
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Nano2Earth Curriculum Overview
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The Nano2Earth curriculum is designed to promote student inquiry and learner centered investigations of microbe-mineral interactions at the nanoscale. This chapter shows how the curriculum is organized into lessons and…
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The Bulge on the Other Side of Earth
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The bulge of water on the side of Earth that faces the Moon is easily explained. It is due to the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth, including the water on Earth. The difference on the horizontal…
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Does the Moon Orbit the Earth?
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The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the Moon’s motion. The probe is designed to find out whether students recognize that the Moon orbits the Earth, and, if so, how long they think it…
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Book Chapter |
This chapter examines the importance of the teacher initiating creative explorations from where you are in place and understanding. With an emphasis on the practice of doing science, students can learn to make sense of…
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What is the Inside of Earth Like?
Book Chapter |
The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about Earth’s structure. The probe is designed to find out if students recognize Earth’s interior is made up of layers and is mostly solid. It is best…
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Earth Systems and Climate Change
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Scope on the Skies column
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Patterns From Earth’s Place in Space
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