It's a new year of #TeachingThroughTradeBooks (#TTTB) with @SandC_NSTA --we are starting in August this year with activities that center around Human Impact on the Earth and how we can make a difference. Unfamiliar with #TTTB - it's a column that merges science & literature
Ss can explore patterns that are seasonal -- such as the amount of daylight or average monthly temperature to help examine 1-ESS1 and 3-ESS3 of the #NGSS w/ this month's #TeachingThroughTradeBooks in @SandC_NSTA@NSTA Oh did I mention this is with phenomenal children's books!
DYK that @StationCDRKelly grew Zinnias during his year in space? Check out how K-2 students learn about what a plant needs to grow whether in space or on Earth in April's #TeachingThroughTradebooks in @SandC_NSTA. 3-5 students learn about ecosystems from owl pellets! @NSTA
Looking at Biological Diversity In the Past & the Present. Habitats help young students consider diversity & living fossils help older students explore the diversity of living creatures on our Earth. Check out September's #TeachingThroughTradebooks Column in @SandC_NSTA@NSTA