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Featured Resources

An Introduction to Assessments in K–12 Science Curricula

This guide is a resource with materials appropriate for teachers of science at all pre-college levels featuring many assessment types with explanations.

IEEE Teacher In-Service Program Lesson Plans

Through this series of  lesson plans for middle school through high school physics, teachers can select from subjects such as simple machines, light and electricity.

 

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