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Journal Article

Plastic Pollution to Solution

Second graders turn knowledge into action as they engineer solutions for a real-world problem in a school makerspace....

Postsecondary Early Childhood Earth & Space Science Physics Phenomena

Book Chapter

Lab 14: Distribution of Natural Resources

In this lab investigation, students apply the disciplinary core ideas of (a) Earth Materials and Systems, (b) Natural Resources, and (c) Human Impacts...

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Book Chapter

Lab 23: Human Use of Natural Resources

In this lab investigation, students apply the disciplinary core ideas of (a) Natural Resources and (b) Human Impacts on Earth Systems as they develop ...

High School Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Science and Engineering Practices Labs

Blog Post

How Teachers Are Retooling Lessons Using the EQuIP Rubric

Sometimes finding the right book or article can be the key to opening our minds to new ideas. A few years back, NSTA published a special journal serie...

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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...

Elementary Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Assessment

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Methods and Strategies: Teaching the Nature of Science to Elementary Students

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shares activities so that elementary students can lea...

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The Early Years: Using the 5Es to Teach Seasonal Changes

Learn how to use a thermometer to investigate and document seasonal changes in the local environment....

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