Books published by National Science Teachers Association

This uses science journalism techniques to help students become better consumers of, and contributors to, a scientifically literate community. It is divided into three parts: background information and a rationale for using science journalism techniques; concrete advice about how to teach science literacy in this framework; and the process of putting together and writing a news story.

What is it really like to plunge into the world of science learning and teaching? Find out in this unique book. Dive In! provides detailed examples of how veteran teachers and their students can make the leap to implementing the recommendations of A Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Provides an Instructional Planning Framework that helps you understand students' learning needs and incorporate appropriate teaching strategies. Contributing authors show how they teach growth and development of organisms, ecosystems, heredity, and biological evolution. Veteran teachers and those new to the classroom can use the framework to develop students' conceptual understanding based on what works best for student and teacher.

What happens when two friends take an interest in an oak tree? They begin to notice more about the world around them, such as the seasons changing and squirrels making homes. As warm and dreamy as a summer day, Our Very Own Tree will inspire readers to seek out their very own places in nature.