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Translating the NGSS for Classroom Instruction

With the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), you need a resource to help you answer pressing questions about how the standards fit with your curriculum, instruction, and assessments. Rodger W. Bybee has written Translating the NG...

By Rodger Bybee

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Editor's Note: Engineering and Design

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Editor's Note: Engineering and Design

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Elementary Engineering Learning Progression NGSS

The Early Years: The STEM of Inquiry

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The Early Years: The STEM of Inquiry

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes a STEM activity that includes designing and using a tool....

Early Childhood Elementary Engineering STEM Disciplinary Core Ideas Inquiry Performance Expectations Teaching Strategies

Teaching Through Trade Books: Flying Machines

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Flying Machines

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue uses two fiction trade books to inspire students to design and test various flying machines....

Early Childhood Elementary Preschool 5E Instructional Materials

Engineering Encounters: Minding Design Missteps

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Engineering Encounters: Minding Design Missteps

This month's topic describes a watch list of misconceptions for beginning designers....

Early Childhood Elementary Engineering Pedagogy

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The New Science Teacher's Handbook: What You Didn't Learn From Student Teaching

“One of the first activities I ask new science teachers to do in my methods course is to think of a memorable science activity from their past. Whether it’s creating an exploding vinegar and baking soda volcano, dissecting a frog, or building a m...

By Sarah Reeves Young, Mike Roberts

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Uncovering Student Ideas in Primary Science, Volume 1: 25 New Formative Assessment Probes for Grades K–2

Winner of the Distinguished Achievement Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!What ideas do young children bring to their science learning, and how does their thinking change as they engage in “science talk”? Find...

By Page Keeley

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Earth & Space Science General Science Life Science Physical Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Teacher Preparation

Editor's Note: Pondering Instructional Strategies

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Editor's Note: Pondering Instructional Strategies

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Elementary Lesson Plans NGSS Teaching Strategies

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