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Even More Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children’s Books to Guide Inquiry, K–5

Winner of the Gold EXCEL Award from Association Media & Publishing!“The number one compliment we hear from teachers is that the lessons are complete and ready to take back to their classrooms and use.” —Emily Morgan and Karen Ansberry, coautho...

By Emily Morgan, Karen Ansberry

Elementary Earth & Space Science General Science Physical Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy Teacher Preparation

Diagnosis for Classroom Success, Teacher Edition: Making Anatomy and Physiology Come Alive

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Diagnosis for Classroom Success, Teacher Edition: Making Anatomy and Physiology Come Alive

“When I entered the teaching profession, I was stunned by the lack of interest my high school students had in science education. The traditional model of teaching science, often referred to as ‘chalk-and-talk’ with the occasional laboratory mix...

By Nicole H. Maller

High School General Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Teacher Preparation

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Including Students With Disabilities in Advanced Science Classes

Are you an experienced science teacher who needs a foundation in special education basics when students with disabilities are placed in your advanced classes? Then this book is the resource for you. Both practical and readable, this book will help yo...

By Lori A. Howard, Elizabeth A. Potts

High School General Science Curriculum Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Inclusion Teacher Preparation

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Everyday Life Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching

How do tiny bugs get into oatmeal? What makes children look like—or different from—their parents? Where do rotten apples go after they fall off the tree? By presenting everyday mysteries like these, this book will motivate your students to carry ...

By Richard Konicek-Moran

Elementary Middle School General Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Teacher Preparation

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Science Fair Warm-Up, Teachers Guide: Learning the Practice of Scientists

Even science fair enthusiasts may dread grappling with these two questions: 1. How can you organize many students doing many different projects at the same time? 2. How can you help students while giving them the freedom of choice and independenc...

By John Haysom

Elementary High School Middle School General Science Instructional Materials Inquiry Teaching Strategies New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Becoming a Responsive Science Teacher: Focusing on Student Thinking in Secondary Science

“No one would find it strange to see a geologist poring at length over a single rock, or an entomologist over a moth, or botanist over a leaf. Examining a specimen closely can help scientists develop new understandings. That’s just what we hope t...

By Daniel Levin, David Hammer, Andrew Elby, Janet Coffey

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Science Fair Warm-Up, Grades 7–10: Learning the Practice of Scientists

To the teacher: Although this book is intended as a guide for your students, NSTA has you covered as well! Science Fair Warm-Up, Teachers Guide: Learning the Practice of Scientists provides all of the information you need to guide your students t...

By John Haysom

High School Middle School General Science Curriculum Teaching Strategies Safety Teacher Preparation

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