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NSTA Press Book
Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K-12
Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K–12 will help your students truly understand concepts such as motion, energy, and magneti...
By Tom J. McConnell, Joyce Parker, Janet Eberhardt
Journal Article
Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Students’ Ideas About Watersheds
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. Water-quality monitoring engages students in learning about watersheds and watershed ste...
Journal Article
Methods and Strategies: Reading With a Purpose
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. Young students learn science and literacy through the Strategic Research C...
Book Chapter
The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about conservation of matter. The probe is designed to reveal whether students thi...
Journal Article
Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering “Maker” Ideas About Sound
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This issue discusses the Making Sound probe....
Journal Article
Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Students’ Ideas About Inherited Traits
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses the “Baby Mice” probe, which is designed for middle a...
Journal Article
Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Representations of the Water Cycle
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue explores the effect of representations on children’s thinking abo...
NSTA Press Book
Wind Energy, Grade 5: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
What if you could challenge your fifth graders to develop an economical, eco-friendly wind farm? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Seri...