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In Our Neighborhood: Who's Been Here?

Journal Article

In Our Neighborhood: Who's Been Here?

A project-based unit introduces third graders to the animals in their surroundings....

Elementary Life Science Teaching Strategies Literacy

The Poetry of Science: Hurricanes

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: Hurricanes

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This poem about hurricanes helps students connect to ideas about changes in Earth's surface, emergency ...

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

The Poetry of Science: Sinking and Floating

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: Sinking and Floating

Build literacy in playful, meaningful ways with sinking and floating....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Disequilibrium: Teaching Discrepant Events With the 5E Instructional Model

Journal Article

Disequilibrium: Teaching Discrepant Events With the 5E Instructional Model

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month's issue takes a vinegar–baking soda activity through the vario...

General Science 5E Pedagogy Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

NSTA Press Book

Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12

Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12 offers a great new way to ignite your creativity. Authors Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, a...

By Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, Janet Eberhardt

Elementary High School Middle School Pre-service Teachers Biology Life Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

The Early Years: Discovering Through Deconstruction

Journal Article

The Early Years: Discovering Through Deconstruction

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has students exploring the structure ...

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

Methods and Strategies: Oral Science Stories

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Oral Science Stories

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shows how teachers can use culturally responsive stor...

Elementary General Science Assessment Curriculum Multilingual Learners NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Equity Interdisciplinary Literacy Multicultural Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Once Upon an Earth Science Book: 12 Interdisciplinary Activities to Create Confident Readers

If you work with students who struggle to understand their Earth science texts, this book provides everything you need to boost their skills in both s...

By Jodi Wheeler-Toppen

Middle School Earth & Space Science Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary

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