Tag Archives: elementary science

Teaching and Learning Through PBL-Informed Storylines by Emily Miller and Mary Modaff

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Kate Falk

The kindergarteners waited excitedly outside the door, anxious to see the toys my third graders created for them. My third graders were equally excited to share their toys and use science ideas to explain how their toys moved. The engagement … Continue reading →

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Stimulate Science Learning with Student Debates

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Carole Hayward

The new NSTA Press book It’s Still Debatable! Using Socioscientific Issues to Develop Scientific Literacy by Sami Kahn gives students plenty to discuss. For educators looking to develop their students’ thinking skills, help them dive into scientific content, and provide … Continue reading →

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Medical Schools Offer STEM Pipeline Programs

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Debra Shapiro

Held both on medical school campuses and offsite, these programs are geared toward engaging students in STEM early on and giving students—especially underrepresented students—extra support in pursuing STEM majors and careers, including health care careers. Continue reading →

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Making Students’ Thinking Visible Through Discussion by Dana McCusker and Marisa Miller

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Kate Falk

As the assistant director of science for Mastery Charter Schools I have had the pleasure of working with Dana McCusker and seeing her excellent teaching in action. As a science teacher leader, she has been at the forefront of utilizing … Continue reading →

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Explore Before Explain to Engage More Students

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Carole Hayward

A new addition to the Instructional Sequence Matters series has arrived! Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 3-5 by Patrick Brown offers examples and strategies for using POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) and 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) with students … Continue reading →

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Using Senses in Nature to Experience Equity by Julia Deevers-Rich

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Kate Falk

In one of my favorite lessons, I take my kindergarten students outside to explore the schoolyard. Though I take my students outdoors throughout the year, I do this lesson at the beginning of the year because it’s an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Ensuring All Elementary Students Have Access to Science Learning by Kathy Renfrew and Amber McCulloch

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Kate Falk

Ensuring all students have access to science learning is part of the vision in A Framework for K–12 Science Education. Yet in many elementary schools, teachers have little time for science. This is such a disservice, as engaging in the … Continue reading →

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Sample new science lessons from NSTA Press books

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Claire Reinburg

NSTA Press authors offer a rich selection of fresh lessons and strategies in their newest books, and you can download samples from each of them through the online Science Store. From Patrick Brown’s Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 3–5: Explore Before … Continue reading →

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Why I Am Voting YES for Science Teaching by Judy Boyle

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Kate Falk

I am an elementary teacher, not a science teacher. I teach everything from shoelace tying to technology. When I began teaching, my science content knowledge was at a minimal and when I taught science I tiptoed around it as if … Continue reading →

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Having the right chemistry

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Gabe Kraljevic

I was wondering how I could incorporate chemistry into my early elementary classes and what some good resources are to use. — G., Montana Chemistry activities for young children are some of the coolest and most engaging for students. Putting on … Continue reading →

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