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Supporting Ambitious Science Teaching
Professional Learning Unit |
In this Professional Learning Unit, we'll look at how Ambitious Science Teaching helps teachers focus on finding ways for all students to participate in science, making science compelling to a wider group of learners,…
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How Do I Begin to Develop a Storyline for a Unit?
Professional Learning Unit |
In this introduction to Storylines, educators will be introduced to the Key Features in Curriculum Materials that Support the Framework and NGSS. They will then hear experts describe the key routines in a storyline unit…
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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 1: Using Science Notebooks for Sensemaking
Professional Learning Unit |
In this module, you will examine various ways scientists use science notebooks and a science notebook strategy to experience the critical components of sensemaking.
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Resisting Rote: The Importance of Active Learning for All Course Learning Objectives
Journal Article |
Many college science educators have moved away from the traditional lecture format and toward learner-centered classroom environments. Yet many of us struggle to cover large content loads, reverting at times to rote…
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Learning to Write and Writing to Learn in Science: Refutational Texts and Analytical Rubrics
Journal Article |
Most middle school science teachers are familiar with the idea of reading and writing across the curriculum. We, as science teachers, understand that our students need time, practice, and lots of encouragement in order…
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Professional Learning Unit |
NSTA partnered with Amazon Future Engineer and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on the Alexa for Astronauts program to create the Alexa for Astronauts: Using AI to Monitor Health NSTA Daily Do Playlist…
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Professional Learning Unit |
NSTA partnered with Amazon Future Engineer and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on the Alexa for Astronauts program to create the Alexa for Astronauts: Using AI to Monitor Health NSTA Daily Do Playlist…
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Research and Teaching: Growing a Learning Assistant Program: Using Perceptions to Inform Improvement
Journal Article |
The authors describe a study used to gather learning assistant and faculty member perceptions to understand if programmatic goals of learning assistant programs are being met.
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Journal Article |
This articles describes a course that provided students with hands-on research opportunities and benefited the animals’ behavioral welfare.
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Science Notebooks in Student Centered Classrooms
Professional Learning Course |
Science notebooks are a powerful and flexible tool to support students’ sensemaking. The science notebook creates a space for students to document their thinking, develop and revise models, plan investigations, and…
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