All General Science resources

Book Chapter

Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 1, Second Edition: 25 Formative Assessment Probes (Book Sample)

This is the newest book in the bestselling Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. Like the first edition of volume 1, this book helps pinpoint wh...

Elementary High School Middle School General Science 5E Lesson Plans

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: Comparing Cats

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This issue investigates characteristics and traits of the lion and the house cat....

Early Childhood Elementary Biology General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Drawing for Meaning

Students develop three-dimensional skills through scientific drawings....

Elementary General Science Pedagogy Teaching Strategies

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

Editor's Note: Removing Barriers

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

General Science Disabilities Equity Inclusion

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: Seeing Clearly

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways to learn about vision correction....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Journal Article

Teaching Teachers: The Scientist Showcase

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. A tool for highlighting diverse scientists in the elementary classroom....

Elementary General Science Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

Journal Article

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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