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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....
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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...
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Poetry of Science: Water, Water, Everywhere
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month's activity explores the water cycle....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....