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Going Public: Revealing Student Thinking in Science by Missy Holzer

Our classrooms are dynamic places where young learners gather to figure out the natural world. How can we be sure they are all making sense of the phe...

By Kate Falk

Middle School Assessment Equity Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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Making Students’ Thinking Visible Through Discussion by Dana McCusker and Marisa Miller

As the assistant director of science for Mastery Charter Schools I have had the pleasure of working with Dana McCusker and seeing her excellent teachi...

By Kate Falk

Elementary Earth & Space Science Equity Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Teaching With Simulations

Interactive science simulations (sims) have become popular tools for science educators, and research confirms that sims can improve student learning (...

By ARGENTA PRICE, CARL WIEMAN, AND KATHERINE PERKINS

High School Computer Science Engineering Labs NGSS STEM Teaching Strategies Technology

Journal Article

Atmospheric Scientist Shawn Urbanski

Atmospheric scientists study the chemical composition of the atmosphere. More specifically, they look at how atmospheric gases, liquids, and solids in...

By Luba Vangelova

Middle School High School Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Lesson Plans New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teaching Strategies

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Achieving Equity Through Assessments

Our school requires all students to take chemistry. We teach all levels, ranging from Collaborative/Inclusive Chemistry to Honors and AP Chemistry. Al...

By Laura Littrell and Kevin Williams

High School Assessment Chemistry Equity NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Technology Three-Dimensional Learning

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NGSS: Planning for Science Success for All Students

Creating an Environment for All Students to Show Their Understanding Much discussion has focused on how the NGSS (and other state standards based o...

By Hallie Booth

Middle School Elementary High School Assessment Equity NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

Blog Post

Using Senses in Nature to Experience Equity

In one of my favorite lessons, I take my kindergarten students outside to explore the schoolyard. Though I take my students outdoors throughout the ye...

By Julia Deevers-Rich

Life Science NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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How PLCs Helped Move Us Toward Equitable High School Assessment Practices

My colleagues and I began using units intentionally designed for the NGSS for biology in early 2017. We started with a high-quality unit evaluated by ...

By Holly Hereau

Middle School Elementary High School Chemistry Curriculum Engineering General Science Inquiry Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies Technology Three-Dimensional Learning

eBook

Creating Engineering Design Challenges: Success Stories From Teachers (e-book)

If you’ve ever wished for advice you can trust on how to make science and math more relevant to your middle or high school students, Creating Engine...

High School Middle School Engineering Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Makerspace