Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students 2020

• Published in: Science scope (Washington, D.C.) Vol. 43; no. 6; pp. 68 - 75
• Main Authors: Bricker, Patricia, Ewing, James, Felske, Lisa K., Inouye, Martha, Kerr, Rhonda, Kurson, Rebecca, Mangione, Katherine Anna, Parks, Melissa, Rogers, Amy Leigh
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon National Science Teachers Association 01.02.2020; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Animals; Awards & honors; Biological evolution; Children; Childrens literature; Childrens picture books; Communication; Computer applications; Design engineering; Earth; Ecosystems; Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Energy; Engineering; Ets-1 protein; Ets-2 protein; Heredity; Information Transfer; Lamarr, Hedy (Hedwig Kiesler Markey); Mathematical models; Migration; Science education; Science Instruction; Science Teachers; Space Sciences; Technology
• ISSN: 0887-2376

(RK) SEP1, SEP8, CCC1, LS4 The Three Dimensions of the Framework (from A Framework for K-12 Science Education, National Research Council, 2012) Science and Engineering Practices SEP1: Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering) SEP2: Developing and using models SEP3: Planning and carrying out investigations SEP4: Analyzing and interpreting data SEP5: Using mathematics and computational thinking SEP6: Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering) SEP7: Engaging in argument from evidence SEP8: Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information Crosscutting Concepts CCC1: Patterns CCC2: Cause and effect: Structures and processes LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, energy, and dynamics LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and variation of traits LS4: Biological evolution: Unity and diversity Earth and Space Sciences ESS1: Earth's place in the universe ESS2: Earth's systems ESS3: Earth and human activity Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science ETS1: Engineering design ETS2: Links among engineering, technology, science, and society In keeping with the National Science Teachers Association's Strategic Goal 3 (Next Generation Science Standards and STEM), for this year's annotations, titles that have been awarded the Outstanding Science Trade Book award from NSTA/CBC will be aligned to the Scientific and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas from A Framework for K-12 Science Education, on which the NGSS is based. (PB) LS1, ETS2 About CBC and NSTA The Children's Book Council (CBC) is the nonprofit trade association of children's book publishers in North America, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting children's books and reading.