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In this lesson, it is assumed that students have had some encounter with the water cycle previously, but may not understand the important role of groundwater in the cycle. Karst terrain provides a hook for studying groundwater, for thinking more deep...
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Many middle school students still struggle with the concept of density, without which it is difficult to understand overturning circulation. This chapter begins with physical models of temperature and saline density differences and moves to looking a...
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Hot air rises and cold air sinks so winds move between the equator and the polar regions. The work of the wind on the water is predictable. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a testament to both the movement of Earth’s winds and the effect of human...
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The Sun is the ultimate power source for many of the processes on Earth, and water serves as a battery, storing and releasing the Sun’s power. These ideas are important for students to understand, because they form the basis of weather. In this cha...
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It’s hard to conceive of the sheer size and the vast amount of empty space in our solar system, much less a galaxy or the universe. It is much easier for the planets to be reduced to a list of their properties. In this chapter, we’ll fight that t...
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Sometimes students find the causes of seasons to be a difficult concept. They often need to work with visual representations to understand the implications of axial tilt. One misconception is that seasons change as the Earth moves farther from and cl...
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In this chapter, students are asked to consider public policy decisions as they relate to energy usage. For this activity, students will serve as consumer advocates to evaluate and rate hair dryers. In the process, they will observe that hair dryers ...
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Many resources help you encourage young children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). But only this book of quality STEM experiences was curated by the veteran educator who edits Science and Children, NSTA’s award-winni...
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Getting Started: May the FORCE Be With You!
Available in May 2016!Be a Winner! is your chance to learn from veteran science teachers about the secrets to successful grant writing. Formatted as a handy workbook, this practical book takes you step by step through the writing process. You’ll le...
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If you work with students who struggle to understand their Earth science texts, this book provides everything you need to boost their skills in both science and reading. Once Upon an Earth Science Book starts with advice on teaching reading comprehen...
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Nature of Science and Science Process Skills
The nature of science (NOS) is usually described as having six or more basic understandings or aspects. In this chapter eight aspects are listed, and the lesson provides a very simple example of how to voice your observations, make inferences and off...
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This lesson includes early childhood activities for ages 3 and up that direct children’s exploration to the concepts of force, motion, and the properties of matter. The activities are not intended to stand alone but should be incorporated into a sc...
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In this chapter, the activities use light to explore matter as it moves through magnifying lenses and other materials, investigate processes including melting and dissolving, and provide experiences that can help children understand the properties of...
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Mixing and Making a Change: Chemical Science
Mixing and making a change engages children in learning chemistry long before they are able to understand the atomic structure of materials. This chapter focuses on activities of mixing materials in the kitchen to help children understand the differe...
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This chapter focuses on early childhood science standards related to the senses. It includes learning that all organisms have external parts that the organisms use to sense and communicate information and how teachers can use sensory explorations to ...