All Elementary resources

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: Learning About Trees With the 5Es

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Students learn about crossdating tree-ring samples....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Journal Article

Teaching Through Trade Books: Codes and Communication

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s column, younger students consider ways that they can communicat...

Early Childhood Elementary 5E Instructional Materials

Journal Article

Formative Assessment Probes: Embedding Formative Assessment Into the 5E Instructional Model

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue includes an illustrative example of how formative assessment probes...

Elementary 5E Assessment Pedagogy

Journal Article

Science 101: Why Do You Add Salt When Making Homemade Ice Cream?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the role of salt when making ice cream....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

Journal Article

Science 102: Ghostly Visions

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the The Face That Follows You cha...

Elementary High School Middle School Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena

Journal Article

Teaching Teachers: Assessing Students as Scientists

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. Supporting teachers in assessing students’ scientific thinking....

Elementary General Science Assessment NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: What’s the Story?

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses using the 5E learning cycle to create coher...

Elementary 5E NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old

Journal Article

Engineering Encounters: What’s The Buzz on Bees?

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue shares information about a flower anatomy and honeybee ...

Elementary Engineering Life Science STEM 5E