New High School Books from NSTA Press
NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards 2nd High School Edition
Grades 912
This must-have tool for applying the Standards in real classrooms has been fully revised for 21st century high schools. Our top-selling practical guide still demonstrates how you can bring to life the vision of the Standards for teaching, professional development, assessment, content, programs, and school systems. Throughout the book you'll learn ways to form productive partnerships for reform, inside and outside your building, with other education stakeholders.
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Lingo of Learning 88 Education Terms Every Science Teacher
Should Know
Grades K–12
What does "constructivism" mean? What is the difference between "reliability" and "validity?" You'll be surprised at the ease of finding definitive answers to terminology questions like these with The Lingo of Learning. Ideal for the time-pressed science teacher who is ready to establish once and for all what key terms really mean.
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Evolution in Perspective: The Science Teacher's Compendium
Grades 5–12
If ever a subject could benefit from a strong dose of perspective, it’s evolution. This important new book supplies the necessary insights by bringing together the views of leading scientists, professors, and teachers. Working from the premise that only those students whose schools teach them about the nature of science will truly understand evolution, the collection gathers 12 influential articles first published in the NSTA member journal The Science Teacher.
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Understanding Models in Earth & Space Science
Grades 5–12
It’s a challenge educators at all grade levels face: How do you teach subjects your students can’t see, touch, or hear? You do it with models—which have gained new importance since the National Science Education Standards specifically recommended using models as an organizing framework for teaching and understanding science.
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