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Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9-12: Explore-Before-Explain in Physical Science by Brown, Patrick

“…"Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9-12" is the one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine your approach to high school physical science. The…”
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Argument-Driven Inquiry in Fifth-Grade Science: Three-Dimensional Investigations by Sampson, Victor, Hutner, Todd L, Grooms, Jonathon, Kaszuba, Jennifer, Burt, Carrie

“…Are you interested in helping your elementary students learn the practices of science, including constructing explanations and engaging in argument from…”
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Universal Design for Learning Science: Reframing Elementary Instruction in Physical Science by Hanuscin, Deborah, van Garderen, Delinda

“…Here's good news: With this practical book, you can learn from experienced elementary school educators about how to make physical science both challenging and…”
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STEM, Standards, and Strategies for High-Quality Units by Bybee, Rodger W

“…Do you, your school, or your school district want to align your science curriculum with state standards while meeting the growing demand for Science,…”
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Rainfall, River Height, and Local Relevance: Supporting Students' Use of Real-World Data to Explore Flash Floods by Brase, Lauren E, Mossa, Lindsay C, Robeck, Edward C

“…The widespread occurrence of flooding and the fact that both precipitation data and river flow data are readily available for many locations provides an…”
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Exploring the Role of Student Seating Preference and Performance in a Large Introductory STEM Course: Where to Sit? by Wasendorf, Chloe, McCombs, Audrey, Boury, Nancy

“…Most introductory courses are held in large lecture halls, with students typically sitting in either the front, middle, or back of the classroom. In a…”
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Is It a Change? Assessments and Demonstrations to Challenge Students' Conceptions about Matter and Encourage Practice Forming Explanations by Brown, Patrick

“…Science and engineering practices (SEPs) and crosscutting concepts (CCs) constitute a significant part of "A Framework for K-12 Science Education" (NRC 2012)…”
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Toward Equity for Multilingual Learners: The Standards Offer a New Opportunity to Engage Multilingual Learners (MLLs) in Science by Reigh, Emily, Miller, Emily Adah, Simani, Maria Chiara, Severson, Alice

“…Since the "Next Generation Science Standards" (NGSS) were released, K-12 science teachers have been figuring out how to extend related learning opportunities…”
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Eco Chess: A Classroom Game Exploring Energy Transfer within an Ecosystem by Tofel-Grehl, Colby, Braden, Sarah, Penrod, Candace, Wheeler, Laura, Hansen, Tyler, Jones, Andrew, Chamberlain, Clayton

“…Animals depend on their surroundings for their survival. In consuming their food, animals are consuming energy. This cycling of matter and the accompanying…”
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Let Me Tell You a Story: Using Storytelling Followed by Hands-On Activities to Teach Energy Transfer to Upper Elementary Students by Yamaguchi, Janet

“…This article describes how using a variety of differentiation strategies, such as listening to stories, visualizing scenarios, and performing tactile…”
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Come on Feel the Noise: Investigating Sound and Vibration in First Grade with a Nod to NOS by Gow, Ellen, Kruse, Jerrid, Wees, Susan, Dee, Kristy, Hernandez, Leslie

“…As an introduction to sound and vibration, the authors wanted their first-grade students to plan and conduct their own investigations. In this article, the…”
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Is That Plausible? How to Evaluate Scientific Evidence and Claims in a Post-Truth World by Herrick, Imogen R, Sinatra, Gale M, Lombardi, Doug

“…There has never been a more pressing need for students to learn how to evaluate scientific information online than during the COVID-19 outbreak. Information,…”
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Modeling Energy: Stations to Support Fourth-Grade Students' Learning of Energy Concepts by Carone, Delaney, Perkins, Ashley, Scott, Catherine

“…This lesson focuses specifically on teaching concepts of speed and its impact on energy, as well as providing a basic introduction to potential and kinetic…”
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Teaching Assistant Responses to COVID-19: Investigating Relationships between Stress, Self-Efficacy, and Approaches to Teaching by Smith, Cody, Menon, Deepika, Wierzbicki, Annette, Dauer, Jenny

“…Undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants (TAs) are tasked with instructing undergraduate courses with little to no professional development (PD). To…”
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Teaching Environmental Social Justice: "My Advice Is to BE AWARE." by Ross, Donna L, Elliot, Kimberly, Bonine, Jeff

“…There was a time when science was viewed as inherently objective, without bias. We now know that isn't true--scientists bring their life experiences and…”
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Wildfire by Giamellaro, Michael, Wilson, Elinor, Dixon, Heidi

“…Wildland fires have become a regular aspect of life for people living in the western United States. Wildfire smoke is now impacting air quality across the…”
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The Science Symposium: A Substantive Alternative Assessment by Kiley, Anna, Jones, David, Hester, Carolyn, Coe, Michael, Ward, Tony

“…In today's science classes, where standards are shifting toward engaging in scientific practices, a shift in science assessments to better reflect the skills…”
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Making Group Work Natural: Using Group Work to Teach Natural Hazards by Murano, Katie, Wilcox, Jesse, Easter, Jaclyn, Lucht, Cat

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Equity in Science: Starting the Conversation with Your Class and Yourself by Coppens, Katie

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DESIGNING A STEM CLASS: Engineering With a Global Connection by Smith, Linda Curtis

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