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A design challenge requires students to create structures that can withstand a hurricane’s effects....
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A fourth-grade ecology lesson connects science and social studies....
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Students explore earthquakes and other natural hazards using technology....
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In Our Neighborhood: Who's Been Here?
A project-based unit introduces third graders to the animals in their surroundings....
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In this role-play activity, students act as superhero agents while learning the science behind a series of gadgets....
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Editor's Note: Natural Hazards
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Earth History Theories: Relative Age Dating Lab With Additions for Mining and Mineral Exploration
Dig into this stratigraphy lab to learn how scientists assign ages to specific rock layers....