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The Early Years: Exploring Biodiversity
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. The objective in this month’s issue is to introduce children to the diversity of plant life in a given area through a plant scavenger hunt, and to guide chi...
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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The Poetry of Science: Citizen Science
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Talking about this poem shows how regular people can join with scientists to study nature and observe patterns that provide significant data....
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Adaptations for Survival
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue has students experience nature by examining how seeds are transported from one location to another or consider what it takes for organisms to survive in an envi...
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Science 101: Does the Weather Affect Your Body?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue focuses on three major weather factors and how they affect the human body—temperature, humidity, and air pressure....
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Engineering Encounters: Building Technological Literacy With Philosophy and Nature of Technology
This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this issue the authors discuss a design project they have used with upper elementary students (grades 4–6). They note ways to engage students in thinking philosophically...