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An Introduction to Heredity: Part 2

Journal Article

An Introduction to Heredity: Part 2

Students explore concepts related to heredity....

Elementary Biology Life Science Lesson Plans NGSS

How Teachers Are Retooling Lessons Using the EQuIP Rubric

Blog Post

How Teachers Are Retooling Lessons Using the EQuIP Rubric

Sometimes finding the right book or article can be the key to opening our minds to new ideas. A few years back, NSTA published a special journal series on the NGSS, and I recently re-read a few of them. Three in particular highlighted teachers’ exp...

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Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Preschool Biology Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Earth & Space Science Environmental Science General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Multilingual Learners NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Physics Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

Q and A With Jim Short on Instructional Materials

Blog Post

Q and A With Jim Short on Instructional Materials

Why do instructional materials for science need to change?...

By Cindy Workosky

Curriculum Instructional Materials NGSS Professional Learning old

The Early Years: An Activity for Every Child

Journal Article

The Early Years: An Activity for Every Child

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has students developing a seed-planting activity that allows all children to actively participate and document their understanding of see...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Disabilities Equity Inclusion Inquiry Life Science NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

Methods and Strategies: Teaching the Nature of Science to Elementary Students

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Teaching the Nature of Science to Elementary Students

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shares activities so that elementary students can learn about Nature of Science. When effectively integrated into inquiry investigations through proper s...

Elementary Preschool Earth & Space Science General Science Crosscutting Concepts Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Multicultural New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Wind Energy, Grade 5: STEM Road Map for Elementary School

What if you could challenge your fifth graders to develop an economical, eco-friendly wind farm? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Wind Energy outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic probl...

Elementary Climate Change Earth & Space Science STEM Technology Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans NGSS Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

Editor's Note: Developing Coherent Lessons With the NGSS and 5E

Journal Article

Editor's Note: Developing Coherent Lessons With the NGSS and 5E

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Elementary 5E Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS

The Early Years: Using the 5Es to Teach Seasonal Changes

Journal Article

The Early Years: Using the 5Es to Teach Seasonal Changes

Learn how to use a thermometer to investigate and document seasonal changes in the local environment....

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Earth & Space Science 5E Inquiry NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

Teaching Teachers: Assessing Students as Scientists

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Teaching Teachers: Assessing Students as Scientists

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. Supporting teachers in assessing students’ scientific thinking....

Elementary General Science Assessment NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old

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