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The Early Years: Getting Messy With Matter

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue shows how students experience paintin...

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Safety First: Safer Science Explorations for Young Children

This article discusses preparation for science exploration safety for preK through grade 2....

Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Lesson Plans Safety

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Formative Assessment Probes: Soil and Dirt: The Same or Different?

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue explores children's commonly held ideas about soil....

Elementary Earth & Space Science Assessment Crosscutting Concepts

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Engineering Encounters: Am I Really Teaching Engineering to Elementary Students?

Lessons from an environmental engineering summer camp for first and second graders....

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Methods and Strategies: Bringing the Outside In

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this month’s issue students learn ecology through the study of native...

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Science 101: What Do We Mean by Structure and Function in Science?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explores the meaning of structure and function....

Elementary Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Learning Progression Professional Learning old