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Literacy for Science: Exploring the Intersection of the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core for ELA Standards: A Workshop Summary

Text and talk in the science classroom constitute two of the primary vehicles by which students gain knowledge and make meaning. Yet, both involve the unique language of science. Presentations focused ...
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Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States

Suggested Citation: "APPENDIX H: Understanding the Scientific Enterprise: The Nature of Science in the Next Generation Science Standards." National Research Council. 2013. Next Generation Science ...
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Phenomena-Based Learning and 3D Science: Inspiring Curiosity and Making Sense of the World

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...