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  • Argument-Driven Inquiry Earth and Space Science

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    Earth Science

  • Inquiry resources for early childhood teachers of science

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    Does your (or your child’s) early childhood program include science inquiry experiences? Here are a few resources to get started, or to expand on, your understanding of science inquiry. These resources are on my…

  • Eight Essentials of Inquiry-Based Science, K-8

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    Are you both fascinated and baffled by inquiry-based science? This guide breaks down inquiry essentials into sample lessons that include data, discussion questions, and tools such as graphic organizers and analogies.…

  • Argument-Driven Inquiry Earth and Space Science

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    Earth Science

  • Online Connections: Journal of College Science Teaching

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    Online Connections: Journal of College Science Teaching January/February 2021 Facilitating Conceptual Change by Engaging Students’ Preconceptions During College Science Classroom Instruction Supplemental tables Sustainability, Energy, and the Green Economy Appendixes and additional resources…

  • The Development of the Next Generation Science Standards

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    The Development of the Next Generation Science Standards An NSTA Background Paper Writers of Science for All Americans (AAAS 1989) were the first to clearly define the “understandings and ways of thinking [that] are essential for all citizens in a world shaped by science and technology.”…

  • NSTA Position Statements

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    NSTA Position Statements Aerospace Education Animals: Responsible Use of Live Animals and Dissection in the Science Classroom  (under revision) Assessment  (under development) Climate Science, The Teaching of  (new) Digital Technologies (under development) Early Childhood Science Education (…

  • NSTA Press® Sample Chapters

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    NSTA Press® Sample Chapters Looking for Science Activities? NSTA Press publishes science activities for teachers of kindergarten through college on a wide range of topics. We've posted sample chapters and activities from our books for free download so you can look inside. Be sure to search our online bookstore for…

  • Water play…exploration…science inquiry

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    Water explorations are a popular in early childhood programs during the summer. Exuberant water explorations can happen outdoors. The experience of wetness is enjoyable and clothes that get wet accidentally can dry on…

  • Week 2: Teaching and Assessing Nature of Science and Inquiry

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    This collection was created by Dr. Christine Lotter.

  • COVID-19 Pandemic Safer Science/STEM Online and Face-to-Face Learning Environments Instruction Disclaimer Statement

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    COVID-19 Pandemic Safer Science/STEM Online and Face-to-Face Learning Environments Instruction Disclaimer Statement (Note: This disclaimer statement is recommended for instructors to include with their course outline and all online or at home science/STEM lab activities.) “The safety precautions/protocols outlined for…

  • Promote and participate in early childhood science inquiry professional development

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    Share Your Expertise: Be Part of the National Conversation on STEM! Don’t miss a chance to participate in the NSTA 2013 STEM Forum & Expo, in St. Louis, MO, May 15-18. The deadline to submit a proposal to share…

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