Instructional Leadership for Science Practices
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Readings & Resources

The following are recommended websites, articles, and books for further information on the Science Practices. 

Websites

Next Generation Science Standards
http://www.nextgenscience.org/
NGSS Appendix F: Science and Engineering Practices in the NGSS
NGSS@NSTA
http://ngss.nsta.org/

Articles

These articles are all published by NSTA and have been made freely available on their website: www.ngss.nsta.org
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Exploring the Science Frameworks
Engaging learners in scientific practices related to obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Phillip Bell, Leah Bricker, Carrie Tzou, Tiffany Lee, and Katie Van Horne (2012)
Scientific and Engineering Practices in K-12 Classrooms
Understanding A Framework for K-12 Science Education
Roger W. Bybee (2011)

Engaging Students in Scientific Practices: What does constructing and revising models look like in the science classroom? 
Understanding A Framework for K-12 Science Education
Joseph Krajcik and Joi Merritt (2012)
Exploring the Science Framework
Making connections in math with the Common Core State Standards
Robert Mayes and Thomas R. Koballa Jr. (2012)
NGSS for English Language Learners
From theory to planning to practice
Emily Miller, Hedi Baxter Lauffer, and Paula Messina (2014)
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Engaging Students in the Scientific Practices of Explanation and Argumentation
Understanding A Framework for K-12 Science Education
Brian J. Reiser, Leema K. Berland, and Lisa Kenyon (2012)

Books

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What's Your Evidence?: Engaging K-5 Children in Constructing Explanations in Science
Carla L. Zembal-Saul, Katherine L. McNeill, & Kimber Hershberger

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Supporting Grade 5-8 Students in Constructing Explanations in Science: The Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Framework for Talk and Writing
Katherine L. McNeill and Joseph S. Krajcik

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Research Articles

An updated list of the research articles produced by this project can be found on the about page.

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  • Home
  • Instructional Leadership
    • Observation
    • Feedback
    • Teacher Learning
  • Science Practices
    • Diagram
    • Definitions
    • Continuum
    • Readings & Resources
    • FAQ
  • Example Lessons
    • Text-Based
    • Video
    • Lesson Adaptation
  • Tools
    • Supervision Tools
    • Instruction Tools
    • PD Tools
  • About
    • Project Team