Curriculum Resources for PK-12

Outlines a framework for science teaching to ensure that instruction is rigorous and equitable for students from all backgrounds.

The book is divided into two basic parts: 1. An introduction to the stages of argument-driven inquiry--from question identification, data analysis, and argument development and evaluation to double-blind peer review and report revision. 2. A well-organized series of 22 field-tested labs designed to be much more authentic for instruction than traditional laboratory activities. The labs cover four core ideas in physical science: matter, motion and forces, energy, and waves.

Argument-Driven Inquiry in Physics, Volume 1 focuses on mechanics and has two parts. The first part describes the ADI instructional model and the components of ADI lab investigations. The second part provides 23 field-tested labs covering a wide variety of topics related to forces and interactions, energy, work, and power. Some investigations are introductory labs that expose students to new content; others are application labs to help students try out a theory, law, or unifying concept.

Lesson plans that use team games to teach science.

Learn how to use each crosscutting concept (CCC) across disciplines, understand the challenges students face in learning CCCs, and adopt exemplary teaching strategies.

Engineering lessons using ordinary objects such as ballpoint pens, ziploc bags, tooth brushes, flashlights, etc.

This book is a collection of ideas, activities and approaches for science learning, to support kids with learning differences aged 9+ to grow in confidence, recall and understanding. The multi-sensory and fun ideas and activities can be adapted to suit individual students' needs and skills, and curriculum stage.

Uses science journalism techniques to help students become better consumers of, and contributors to, a scientifically literate community. From the National Science Teachers Association.

Helps teachers develop curricula compatible with the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core Standards; offers detailed sample lesson plans in each STEM subject; and more.

Grades 3-6
Classroom lessons that combine use of children's books with lessons related to physical science, life science, and earth and space science.

This book's 15 kid-friendly lessons convey how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics intersect in the real world. They embed reading-comprehension strategies that integrate the STEM subjects and English language arts through high-quality picture books. You'll help your K-2 students engage in STEM activities while learning to read and reading to learn.

Concise chapters fully explain the research basis, necessary technology, Next Generation Science Standards correlation, and implementation of each lesson and strategy. Lessons cover topics such as setting up labs, conducting experiments, using graphs, analyzing data, writing lab reports, incorporating technology, assessing student learning, teaching all-ability students, and more.

Offers deas and resources for teaching concepts in the physical, earth, space, and life sciences, as well in history and mathematics; and suggested activities for a variety of grade levels (4th thru 12th grade).

By using children's books to pique students interest, you can combine science teaching with reading instruction in an engaging and effective way. From the National Science Teachers Association.

45 assessment probes enable teachers to find out what students really think about key ideas in force and motion. Teacher Notes provide info on the purpose of the probe; related concepts; an explanation-for the teacher-of the force and motion idea; related ideas in Benchmarks for Science Literacy and the National Science Education Standards; research on typical student misconceptions; and suggestions for instruction & assessment.The book specifies grade spans-K-4, 5-8, 9-12-for each probe.

Offers 8 life science probes, 11 physical science probes, and 6 Earth and space science probes that target K-2 disciplinary core ideas, including reproducible pages for students , detailed teacher notes, and connections to national standards.

From the National Science Teachers Assn, a nine-session module for teaching middle school or high school students about climate change. The unit addresses Next Generation Science Standards and was created is using the Learning Cycle and the BSCS 5E Instructional Model.