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Methods and Strategies: What's the Big Idea?

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses three big ideas from the research behind th...

Elementary High School Middle School Curriculum NGSS Research Administrators

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Editor's Note: Cause and Effect

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

Elementary General Science Inquiry NGSS

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The Early Years: Cause and Effect: Where's the Evidence?

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue addresses the crosscutting concept of...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Physical Science Physics Crosscutting Concepts Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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Formative Assessment Probes: Seeds in a Bag

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. In this month’s issue the formative assessment probe is designed to uncover students' ...

Elementary 5E Assessment NGSS

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Engineering Encounters: Blasting Off With Engineering

Toy testing creatively engages fifth-grade students in engineering design....

Elementary Engineering STEM

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Methods and Strategies: Creating a "We" Culture

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shares strategies to ensure all students connect with...

Elementary Multilingual Learners NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Equity New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education

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Science 101: How Do We Determine "Cause and Effect?"

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how cause and effect relates to science in...

Elementary Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Professional Learning old

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Safety First: Houston, We Have Liftoff!

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue covers the safety of using projectiles in the classroom....

Elementary Physical Science Labs Safety