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Here’s good news: With this practical book, you can learn from experienced elementary school educators about how to make physical science both challenging and accessible for a diverse range of students. Written by…
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Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K-12 (Book Sample)
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Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K–12 will help your students truly understand concepts such as motion, energy, and magnetism in true-to-life contexts. The book offers a comprehensive…
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Discovery Engineering in Physical Science: Case Studies for Grades 6–12 (Book Sample)
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Who knew that gecko feet inspired scientists to develop a stickier adhesive or that cockleburs in dog fur led to the invention of Velcro? Discovery Engineering in Physical Science uses these and other surprising cases…
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Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12 is the one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine your approach to high school physical science. The book discusses the 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and…
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This chapter, by Zong Vang, Eric Brunsell, and Elizabeth Alderton, addresses the inclusion of scientific argumentation in elementary classrooms and its connection to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It…
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Physics Activities With Metersticks
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Tips for Teaching the Physics of Falling
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Have you been wanting to probe your students’ thinking about major concepts in matter and energy? Have you been wishing for formative assessment tools in both English and Spanish? Then this is the book you’ve been…
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Physics in the Sport of Boxing—A Personal Story
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Physical Education Meets Physical Science
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An interdisciplinary lesson allows students to experience physical science firsthand.
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Symbols are a cornerstone of the written language of physics and mathematics but inconsistencies in their use pose a challenge to students. This article reports on interviews held with first-year undergraduate physics…
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Sliding and Colliding Into Physics
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Emphasizing Physics Concepts with Cartoons
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This article describes a multidisciplinary course that uses information from the physical and social sciences to examine age-friendly community problems and solutions.