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Editor's Note: Outside Resources

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

General Science Curriculum Lesson Plans Pedagogy Teaching Strategies

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Guest Editorial: Embracing Informal Science Resources

An opinion piece about the value of informal science learning experiences....

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Will It Sink or Will It Float?

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s trade books and accompanying activities help students investigate ...

Early Childhood Elementary

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The Early Years: Inviting Parents to School

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses ways to help parents get in...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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Science 101: Why Are Hippos Unguligrades?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the difference between plantigrades, digit...

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Research Roundup: 2014 Summer Reading Suggestions

These reading suggestions are compiled by ASTE, NARST, and NSELA....

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Methods and Strategies: Extending the Classroom

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses tips for planning successful field trips....

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Engineering Encounters: Can a Student Really Do What Engineers Do?

Teaching second graders about properties using filter design within a 5E learning cycle....

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