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NSTA Press Book
Big Data, Small Devices: Investigating the Natural World Using Real-Time Data
Now your students can transform their mobile phones and tablets into tools for learning about everything from weather to water quality. Big Data, Small Devices shows you how. This book is designed for Earth and environmental science teachers who want...
By Donna Governor, Michael Bowen, Eric Brunsell
Journal Article
The Poetry of Science: Think It, Build It, Make It
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This issue discusses inventing with technology....
Journal Article
Engineering Encounters: Optimizing Your K–5 Engineering Design Challenge
This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue discusses the optimizations that will serve to inform readers of seven recommendations for optimizing an engineering lesson....
NSTA Press Book
Learning to Read the Earth and Sky: Explorations Supporting the NGSS, Grades 6–12
Is it time to refresh the way you think about teaching Earth science? Learning to Read the Earth and Sky is the multifaceted resource you need to bring authentic science—and enthusiasm—into your classroom. It offers inspiration for reaching beyon...
By Russ Colson, Mary Colson
Journal Article
Editor's Note: Teaching Energy Is Compelling
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
Journal Article
The Poetry of Science: Light and Sound
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month's issue discusses sound....
NSTA Press Book
REVERE Award Winner, PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...
By Terry Shiverdecker, Jessica Fries-Gaither
Journal Article
The Poetry of Science: What Do Scientists Do?
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways....