Vernier Science Education Adds Middle School Science Lessons to Vernier Connections® powered by Penda

Vernier Science Education recently launched new middle school lessons for Vernier Connections® powered by Penda, expanding its online instructional platform with NGSS-aligned science content for ...
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4 Ways to Encourage Great Questions in the Science Classroom

Here’s how a middle school teacher guides students to proactively ask and answer questions like ‘why does that happen?’ ...
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Inquiry : the key to exemplary science / edited by Robert Yager

Introduction: The centrality of inquiry for teaching and learning science / Robert E. Yager -- Inquiry at the Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA) / Ardi Kveven -- Natural scientists: children in ...
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Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learning

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...
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The Intersection of Inquiry-Based Learning and High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

High-quality instructional materials (HQIMs) are educational resources designed to effectively support student learning. They can include textbooks, lesson plans, digital resources and other materials ...
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Phenomena-Based Learning and 3D Science: Inspiring Curiosity and Making Sense of the World

3D science instruction helps students develop skills applicable in all fields, such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication. On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly ...