All Elementary resources

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In Our Neighborhood: Who's Been Here?

A project-based unit introduces third graders to the animals in their surroundings....

Elementary Life Science Teaching Strategies Literacy

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Editor's Note: Natural Hazards

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

Elementary Earth & Space Science Learning Progression Lesson Plans

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The Early Years: Navigating Natural Disasters

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has students attempting to contain mo...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Earth & Space Science Physical Science

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The Poetry of Science: Hurricanes

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This poem about hurricanes helps students connect to ideas about changes in Earth's surface, emergency ...

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Forecasting Hazardous Conditions

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Through the use of printed text and video resources, young students can begin to ...

Elementary Preschool 5E Instructional Materials

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Science 101: What Causes Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the mechanisms that create thunderstorms a...

Elementary Middle School Climate Change Earth & Space Science Professional Learning old

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Science 102: Raindrops Keep Falling

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Elucidating challenge from la...

Elementary Middle School Earth & Space Science Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena

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Engineering Encounters: Building a Spaghetti Structure

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this month's issue an upper elementary STEM challenge brings an enginee...

Elementary Earth & Space Science Engineering STEM