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Argument-Driven Inquiry in Life Science: Lab Investigations for Grades 6-8 (PDF e-book) e-book (PDF)
Bending Light

Resource has two components. The first is an interactive simulation the allows students to explore how light moves through different mediums (air, water, glass). The second is an activity, “Bending Light Lab,” created by Jamie Schoenberger. The activity uses the simulation to explore how light moves through different mediums. The simulation has three components. The first and simple ...

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Build a Calf Lesson Web Page
Catching Waves: Making Wave Prints to Introduce Wave Properties Journal Article
Chemistry Fun and Games ThermoRummy rules cards answer key.pdf PDF File
Coding data into themes.pdf

This is an example of how to code qualitative data

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Crosscutting Concepts: Strengthening Science and Engineering Learning (PDF e-book) e-book (PDF)
Digital Accessibility in Science

Tips for creating digital materials in science that are accessible to all students.

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DNA and the Unity of Life Curriculum Unit

A free 6-week unit on genetics and evolution that incorporates a scaffolded argumentation practice throughout.

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Don't "Short Circuit" Stem Instruction Journal Article
Electrical_Engineering_-__Propeller_car_challenge.pptx PPTX File
Johns Hopkins Wavelengths project landing page on NSTA website

Johns Hopkins Wavelengths: Tuning In to Cutting-edge Sciences lesson plans fuse the work of global experts to academic standards for students to fuel the curiosity and problem-solving skills of our next generation of scientists.

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Lab 4: Cell Structure, from "Argument-Driven Inquiry in Life Science" by Enderle, Bickel, Glei ...

Lab 4: Cell Structure, is one of a series of lab investigations for the middle school student from the book, "Argument-Driven Inquiry in Life Science: Lab Investigations for Grades 6-8". Students are introduced to The Cell Theory, design a simple experiment, and engage in argumentation. "Checkout Questions" are provided to facilitate student reflection on what was learned. ...

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Making Mendel’s Model Manageable Book Chapter
Mystery Tube Blank Diagram.doc.pdf PDF File
Once Upon a Physical Science Book: 12 Interdisciplinary Activities to Create Confident Readers (PDF e-book) e-book (PDF)
Promoting Biodiversity Through Urban Greenspaces Journal Article
Speedometry (Hot Wheels)

This resource is part of a two unit curriculum designed for fourth-graders using the 5E Instructional Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate) to support students as they investigate the effect that height and other variables have on energy while using Hot Wheels cars and tracks. This review will focus on Unit 1 Speed Ramps, as "students deepen their ability to accurately desc ...

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Teacher's Toolkit: The Argumentation and Evaluation Guide: Encouraging NGSS-Based Critical Thinking Journal Article
the_heat_is_On_Urban_Heat_Islands,_Defection_Strategies,__Mitigation_Solutions.p.pdf PDF File