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The Tree by Diane's House: I Wonder Why

This book about life cycles and the food chain begs to be read out loud. Written in the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built,” The Tree by Diane�...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Life Science Instructional Materials

NSTA Kids

Animals Two by Two: I Wonder Why

Children who love both animals and a rousing game of I Spy will have fun with this book. To give kids practice identifying similarities and difference...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Life Science Instructional Materials

NSTA Press Book

The Power of Questioning: Guiding Student Investigations

This pedagogical picture book is a powerful tool in a small package....

By Julie V. McGough, Lisa M. Nyberg

Elementary Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

NGSS for All Students

It’s challenging to teach science well to all students while connecting your lessons to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This unique bo...

Elementary High School Middle School Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Equity Inclusion Interdisciplinary Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Teaching for Conceptual Understanding in Science

What do you get when you bring together two of NSTA’s bestselling authors to ponder ways to deepen students’ conceptual understanding of science? ...

By Richard Konicek-Moran, Page Keeley

Elementary High School Middle School General Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation