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This collection includes all 94 Science Objects available at the National Science Teaching Association....

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NSTA SciPacks

This collection includes all 25 SciPacks available at the National Science Teaching Association....

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Global Thinking Inside and Outside the Classroom

Dynamic Equilibrium. These two words represent what is essential in teaching Earth science: the idea that forces are constantly working against one an...

By Cindy Workosky

Middle School High School Chemistry Climate Change Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Environmental Science Inquiry Learning Progression Life Science NGSS Science and Engineering Practices STEM

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Digging Deeper: Peeling Back the Practices: What Did High School Students Think?

One of the big shifts in the NGSS is the integration of Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) with Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) and Science and Engineering P...

By Cindy Workosky

High School Chemistry Engineering Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices

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Using Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Strategy to Improve Student Learning

This past school year, I used claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) statements to show three-dimensional learning in my classroom. Several tools are availa...

By Cindy Workosky

Middle School High School Biology Chemistry Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Earth & Space Science Evolution General Science Learning Progression Lesson Plans New Science Teachers NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Preservice Science Education Science and Engineering Practices Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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Using the Crosscutting Concepts to Scaffold Student Thinking

At the recent NSTA National Conference in Los Angeles, three-dimensional learning was, of course, a major topic of discussion. When those discussions ...

By Cindy Workosky

Middle School Elementary High School Chemistry Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Engineering Equity Inquiry Literacy New Science Teachers Physical Science Physics Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old STEM Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Technology Three-Dimensional Learning

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Editor's Note: Small Pieces of Matter

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Elementary Chemistry Physical Science Disciplinary Core Ideas

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The Early Years: Mixing Materials

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses how students can observe th...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Chemistry Physical Science

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Safer Science: Preventing Alcohol-Based Laboratory Fires

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses why teachers performing lab demons...

High School Chemistry Labs Safety

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Safer Science: Safer Use of Toxic Chemicals

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the use of moderately or highly to...

High School Chemistry Labs Safety