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The Poetry of Science: What Do Scientists Do?

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: What Do Scientists Do?

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Methods and Strategies: Put Your Walls to Work

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Put Your Walls to Work

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses planning and using interactive word walls to support science and reading instruction....

Elementary Earth & Space Science General Science 5E Crosscutting Concepts Multilingual Learners Instructional Materials NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Cloud (Library binding)

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!>Next time you want to see a show, go outside and look at the sky. The clouds will put on a show for you with their ever-changing shapes and sizes. This book reveals some fascinating science b...

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Life Science Multilingual Learners Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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 preparedness, and storms....

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 various stages of the 5E Instructional Model....

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, and Janet Eberhardt show you how to engage students with scenarios that represent real-world science ...

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

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