All General Science resources

Journal Article

A Problem-Solving Experiment

By Kevin Mason, Steve Schieffer, Tara Rose, and Greg Matthias

High School Chemistry Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Labs Lesson Plans Mathematics NGSS Pedagogy Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies Technology Three-Dimensional Learning

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, January 11, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Preschool Astronomy Chemistry Climate Change Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy Mathematics News Physical Science Professional Learning STEM Teaching Strategies

Web Seminar

Archive: Book Beat Live! Supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners in Science, February 16, 2022

While experts in teaching science, teachers often feel less prepared supporting Emerging Multilinguals (EMs) in their classrooms. To successfully participate in science, teachers must engage learners in conceptually rich content while simultaneously ...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School General Science

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Freebies for Science Teachers, January 4, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Postsecondary Preschool Aerospace Biology Careers Chemistry Citizen Science Climate Change Computer Science Curriculum Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Evolution General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science News Physical Science Physics Social Justice STEM

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, December 14, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Biology Chemistry Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science General Science Inquiry Interdisciplinary Life Science Literacy Mathematics New Science Teachers News Physics Professional Learning STEM Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Technology

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Freebies for Science Teachers, December 7, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Preschool Biology Careers Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Environmental Science Evolution General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics Multilingual Learners News NGSS Physical Science Physics Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, November 30, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Preschool Aerospace Careers Climate Change Computer Science Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Interdisciplinary Life Science Literacy Mathematics News NGSS Professional Learning Research Science and Engineering Practices Social Justice STEM Technology

Web Seminar

Archive: Book Beat Live! Uncovering Student Ideas with Formative Assessment Probes, December 15, 2021

Formative assessment is a systematic process of collecting evidence about students’ thinking and progress toward a learning goal to inform instruction while simultaneously promoting conceptual learning. It happens throughout the learning process. I...

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary General Science

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Freebies for Science Teachers, November 23, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Preschool Astronomy Biology Careers Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy News Professional Learning STEM Teaching Strategies Technology

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, November 16, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Computer Science Curriculum Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Evolution General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Life Science Multicultural News Physics Preservice Science Education Professional Learning STEM Teaching Strategies

Web Seminar

Archive: SP22: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, February 28, 2022

This interactive web seminar session will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing safer secondary level science/STEM laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and Dr. Kevin Doyle...

High School Middle School General Science

Web Seminar

Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Elevating Science Learning through Read Alouds! January 25, 2022

Using picture books to support standards-based science lessons is critical for science learning in the elementary school -- and a fun and engaging way to connect with students. Choosing books that align with the Next Generation Science Standards...

Early Childhood Elementary Postsecondary General Science