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NSTA Press Book

Earth Science Puzzles: Making Meaning From Data

Teachers of Earth and environmental sciences in grades 8–12 will welcome this activity book centered on six “data puzzles” that foster critical-...

By Kim Kastens, Margie Turrin

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NSTA Press Book

Predict, Observe, Explain: Activities Enhancing Scientific Understanding

John Haysom and Michael Bowen provide middle and high school science teachers with more than 100 student activities to help the students develop their...

By John Haysom, Michael Bowen

High School Middle School General Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Hop Into Action: The Amphibian Curriculum Guide for Grades K–4

K–4 teachers, homeschoolers, camp leaders, and naturalists will find the standards-based lessons in this slim volume the perfect introduction to env...

By David Alexander

Elementary Informal Education Assessment Curriculum General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans NGSS Professional Learning old Research Safety Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Exemplary Science for Resolving Societal Challenges

Amid a flurry of national standards and high-stakes assessments, it’s easy to overlook the curiosity and invention that is inherent to science and t...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School General Science Assessment Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

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Picture-Perfect Science Lessons, Expanded 2nd Edition: Using Children's Books to Guide Inquiry, 3-6

How do you improve upon perfection? For years, new and experienced elementary school teachers alike have extolled the virtues of Picture-Perfect Scien...

By Karen Ansberry, Emily Morgan

Elementary Informal Education Earth & Space Science Physical Science Assessment Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Teaching Strategies Inclusion Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science, Volume 1: 45 New Force and Motion Assessment Probes

Nationally known science educator Page Keeley—principal author of the hugely popular, four-volume NSTA Press series Uncovering Students Ideas in Sci...

By Page Keeley, Rand Harrington

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School General Science Physical Science Physics Assessment Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation