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Journal Article

The Astronomical Event of the Decade

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, and then again on Monday, April 8, 2024, sky gazers all across North America will experience what is arguably the most ...

By Anna Hurst, Julia Plummer, Suzanne Gurton, and Dennis Schatz

Early Childhood Elementary Astronomy Earth & Space Science Phenomena

Journal Article

Making the Most of the Upcoming Solar Eclipse Double-Header

Eclipses of the Sun, where the Moon gets in front of the Sun and blocks its light, are among the most spectacular of natural events. The total eclipse...

By Andrew Fraknoi and Dennis Schatz

Elementary Astronomy Earth & Space Science Phenomena

Journal Article

How it All Happened

A circle of fourth-grade students sit around Mrs. Ray, who shows videos and images of two natural events: large rocks that have fallen from a cliffsid...

By Lindsey Mohan, Emily Harris, and Candice Guy-Gaytán

Elementary Crosscutting Concepts Phenomena

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, October 17, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Biology Chemistry Computer Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science English Language Learners General Science Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science News Phenomena Physical Science Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, October 10, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Pre-K Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Biology Climate Change Climate Science Computer Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Equity Evolution General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Leadership Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics News Phenomena Physical Science Physics Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 26, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Careers Chemistry Citizen Science Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Life Science Multicultural News Phenomena Physical Science Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, August 29, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Biology Climate Science Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Environmental Science General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Leadership Life Science News Phenomena Physical Science Professional Learning Safety Social Justice STEM Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Connecting the Science of Water to Students’ Communities

By Molly German, Jessica Hernandez, and Rachel Scherr

High School Chemistry Citizen Science Curriculum Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Equity General Science Inquiry Labs Learning Progression Phenomena Physical Science Three-Dimensional Learning

Journal Article

Promoting Sensemaking Through an Impactful Instructional Sequence

By Patrick L. Brown and Rodger W. Bybee

5E NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Sensemaking Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

Journal Article

Transitioning from Partial to Total Understanding

By Jesse Wilcox, Carly Troyna, William Lange, Katharyn Gray, and Cassidy Leadley

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Phenomena

Journal Article

Making the Most of the Upcoming Solar Eclipse Double-Header October 14, 2023, and April 8, 2024

By Andrew Fraknoi and Dennis Schatz

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Phenomena

Journal Article

Megamovie 2024: A Project to Eclipse All Others

By Jill Nugent

Astronomy Citizen Science Earth & Space Science Phenomena

Journal Article

Preparing for the Great American Eclipse of 2024

By Kurtz Miller

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Phenomena

Journal Article

Hurrah for Teachable Moments

By Dennis Schatz

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Phenomena

Journal Article

Monitoring Microplastics in Surface Water—A Pacing Guide for Grades 5–12

By Tracy Ostrom, Matthew Ferner, Alessandra Sutti, Stuart Robottom, and Sandro Sutti

Middle School High School Informal Education Climate Change Environmental Science Inquiry Phenomena STEM