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Science 101: Why Do Computers Keep Getting Smaller and Smaller?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the history of why computers have reduced ...

Elementary Middle School Computer Science Engineering Physics Technology Professional Learning old

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Science 101: Why Do You Add Salt When Making Homemade Ice Cream?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the role of salt when making ice cream....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Teaching Teachers: Assessing Students as Scientists

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. Supporting teachers in assessing students’ scientific thinking....

Elementary General Science Assessment NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old

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Methods and Strategies: What’s the Story?

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses using the 5E learning cycle to create coher...

Elementary 5E NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old

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Science 101: Why Aren’t There Magnetic Charges?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses electricity and magnetism....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Methods and Strategies: Time to Change

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses embedding literacy into the 5E while addres...

Elementary General Science 5E Assessment NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old

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Teaching Teachers: Is It Worth It? Can I Do It?

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. An interactive word wall professional development explores how to build lang...

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