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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 1, Second Edition: 25 Formative Assessment Probes

This is the new updated edition of the first book in the bestselling Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. Like the first edition of volume 1, this book helps pinpoint what your students know (or think they know) so you can monitor their learni...

By Page Keeley

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The Early Years: Introducing Children to Phenology

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The Early Years: Introducing Children to Phenology

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue shares an activity meant to provide children with the experiences of collecting data by making observations in nature over time and connecting with...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Environmental Science General Science Life Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Citizen Science

NSTA Press Book

A Head Start on Life Science: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder

Nurture curiosity and even joy in the youngest scientists. The 24 inquiry-based lessons in this lively collection show you how. The activities are organized into sections on animals, plants, and nature walks. Rather than merely presenting science fac...

By William Straits

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Pre-service Teachers Preschool Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena

Integrating Technology: Mapping Digital Game Analogies to Science Instruction

Journal Article

Integrating Technology: Mapping Digital Game Analogies to Science Instruction

This column shares how teachers use technology for assessment, student learning, or classroom management. This article describes an instructional sequence that shows teachers how to use analogy mapping techniques with the Ruby Realm game....

Middle School Life Science Technology 5E

Ready, Set, FLOW!

Journal Article

Ready, Set, FLOW!

Fifth-grade students create an aquaponics system....

Elementary Life Science Science and Engineering Practices

The Early Years: Open-Ended Maker Projects

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The Early Years: Open-Ended Maker Projects

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue describes how children use available materials to make structures of their own design....

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Environmental Science Engineering Life Science STEM Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Science and Engineering Practices Makerspace

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