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

Elementary Curriculum NGSS Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Roly-Poly Pill Bugs

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s column, students learn through observation and investigation ho...

Elementary Preschool 5E Instructional Materials

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The Early Years: Encouraging Curiosity

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month's column describes an activity that will connec...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Teaching Strategies

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Formative Assessment Probes: Talk Moves

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. In this issue a formative assessment strategy for fostering productive probe discussions...

Elementary Assessment Pedagogy Teaching Strategies

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Science 101: What, Exactly, Is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the Heisenberg uncertainty principle....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Physics Professional Learning old

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Science 102: This Month’s Task: Pennies From Heaven

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Disappearing Halves challenge...

Elementary High School Middle School Physical Science Inquiry