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Modeling in Science Instruction

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Modeling in Science Instruction

With the shift toward three-dimensional teaching and learning that the Next Generation Science Standards requires, the Crosscutting Concept of Modelin...

By Cindy Workosky

Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Multilingual Learners NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

The Poetry of Science: Dimensions of Science

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: Dimensions of Science

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Students explore a poem about science....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Teaching Teachers: The Language of Science in the Reading and Writing of Student Scientists

Journal Article

Teaching Teachers: The Language of Science in the Reading and Writing of Student Scientists

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. This article serves as an introduction to the different genres used in the w...

Elementary General Science Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy Professional Learning old

Methods and Strategies: Seeds of Practice

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Methods and Strategies: Seeds of Practice

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This issue discusses how to modify 5E inquiry lessons to amplify science a...

Elementary General Science 5E Instructional Materials Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Professional Learning old

Citizen Science: Be a Zombee Hunter for Science

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Citizen Science: Be a Zombee Hunter for Science

This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data. Celebrate...

Middle School Life Science Technology Teaching Strategies Citizen Science Interdisciplinary

NSTA Press Book

Packaging Design, Grade 6: STEM Road Map for Middle School

Packaging Design outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines...

Middle School Mathematics STEM Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Labs New Science Teachers Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Improving Bridge Design, Grade 8: STEM Road Map for Middle School

What if you could challenge your eighth graders to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure by designing bridges that last longer? With this volume in...

Middle School Engineering STEM Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Labs New Science Teachers Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

The Power of Assessing: Guiding Powerful Practices

The Power of Assessing will show you how to use authentic assessments as a dynamic teaching tool. But this book doesn’t just describe ways to evalua...

By Lisa M. Nyberg, Julie V. McGough

Elementary Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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