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The Early Years: Looking at Landscapes

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The Early Years: Looking at Landscapes

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. In this month’s issue students study landscape surfaces to recognize changes due to human impacts or natural phenomena....

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Earth & Space Science Environmental Science

Teaching Through Trade Books: Focusing on Earth’s Features

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Focusing on Earth’s Features

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue shows that allowing students to use both photographs and information presented through technology helps them begin to construct an understanding of landforms an...

Elementary Preschool 5E Instructional Materials

Poetry of Science: Water, Water, Everywhere

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Poetry of Science: Water, Water, Everywhere

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month's activity explores the water cycle....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Science 101: Why Do We Only See One Side of the Moon?

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Science 101: Why Do We Only See One Side of the Moon?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the rotation of the moon....

Elementary Middle School Astronomy General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

Methods and Strategies: Science Notebooks as Learning Tools

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Methods and Strategies: Science Notebooks as Learning Tools

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. Lessons from a multi-year professional study group offer insights on getting the most out of science notebooks....

Elementary General Science Disciplinary Core Ideas Learning Progression Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Literacy Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old

Engineering Encounters: From STEM to STEAM

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Engineering Encounters: From STEM to STEAM

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. Incorporating the arts in a roller coaster engineering project....

Elementary Engineering Physical Science STEM Interdisciplinary

Science 102: Triple-Dog Dare Ya

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Science 102: Triple-Dog Dare Ya

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge about why skin will stick to ice....

Elementary High School Middle School Life Science Inquiry Phenomena

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