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Smith, Janette; Nadelson, Louis – School Science and Mathematics, 2017
Preparing elementary-level teachers to teach in alignment with the eight Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) practices could prove to be a daunting endeavor. However, the process may be catalyzed by leveraging elements of teacher science instruction that inherently attend to the practice standards. In this study, we investigated the science…
Descriptors: Alignment (Education), Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Integrated Curriculum
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Eick, Charles J.; Dias, Michael; Smith, Nancy R. Cook – School Science and Mathematics, 2009
A new National Science Foundation supported curriculum, Interactions in Physical Science[TM], was evaluated on students' conceptual change in the twelve concept areas of the national physical science content standard (B) for grades 5-8. Eighth grade students (N = 66) were evaluated pre and post on a 31-item multiple-choice test of conceptual…
Descriptors: Multiple Choice Tests, Physical Sciences, Effect Size, Grade 8
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Ruebush, Laura E.; Grossman, Ethan L.; Miller, Stephen A.; North, Simon W.; Schielack, Jane F.; Simanek, Eric E. – School Science and Mathematics, 2009
The Information Technology in Science (ITS) Center for Teaching and Learning was a National Science Foundation funded program to provide high-quality professional development for 7-12th grade science teachers. The subgroup on which this paper focuses was immersed in an innovative approach to understanding chemistry of the environment. The group…
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Science Teachers, Professional Development, Summer Programs