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Making Connections Between the Digital and Physical World

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Making Connections Between the Digital and Physical World

The game Angry Birds inspires a physical science challenge....

Exploring the Wild World of Wiggly Worms!

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Exploring the Wild World of Wiggly Worms!

Young students get their hands dirty while investigating earthworm habitats and behaviors....

Can We Be Garbage Free?

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Can We Be Garbage Free?

Collecting data on the school's cafeteria waste unleashes the power of student action....

Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia Seed Science

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Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia Seed Science

Students explore the chia seed's nutritional value and the growth requirements for its sprouts....

Editor's Note: Student Interests: Tapping Into Passion

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Editor's Note: Student Interests: Tapping Into Passion

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

General Science Instructional Materials Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena

Teaching Through Trade Books: Happy Birthday!

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Happy Birthday!

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue uses the context of birthdays to explore observable patterns...

Early Childhood Elementary Physical Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

The Early Years: Now We're Cooking

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The Early Years: Now We're Cooking

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue explores matter through cooking....

Early Childhood Elementary Physical Science Disciplinary Core Ideas Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

Formative Assessment Probes: Is It Made of Parts?: Scaffolding a Formative Assessment Probe

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Formative Assessment Probes: Is It Made of Parts?: Scaffolding a Formative Assessment Probe

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue explores structure and function as it relates to animals and plants...

Elementary Life Science Assessment Disciplinary Core Ideas

Science Shorts: Our Environment

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Science Shorts: Our Environment

This column provides classic classroom activities that emphasize science process skills. In this month’s issue students pose a scientific question a...

Engineering Encounters: Catch Me If You Can!

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Engineering Encounters: Catch Me If You Can!

A STEM activity for kindergarteners is integrated into the curriculum....

Elementary Engineering Physical Science STEM Interdisciplinary

Science 101: What Do Energy Drinks Do to Your Body?

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Science 101: What Do Energy Drinks Do to Your Body?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author discusses the effects of energy drinks...

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