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Editor's Note: Pondering Instructional Strategies
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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A first-grade research project incorporates trade books and challenges misconceptions....
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Create a tool to increase science vocabulary in five easy steps....
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Integrating science and vocabulary instruction for English language learners....
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Small Wonders Close Encounters
Introducing students to the world of digital microscopy....
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A game show–style puppet play teaches students about argumentation and desert habitats....
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What Does Culture Have To Do With Teaching Science?
Teaching plant growth from an Asian-Hindu lens....
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Methods and Strategies: Derby Design Day
Connections and collaborations between elementary and high school students in physical science, math, and engineering design....
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The author suggests ways in which these two documents complement one another and can support teachers to bring a subject-matter serious perspective to...
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Habitable Homes
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue focuses on the diversity of different animal habitats and th...
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The Early Years: Food for Thought
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. In this month’s issue students focus on possible evidenc...
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Formative Assessment Probes: When Is the Next Full Moon? Using K–2 Concept Cartoons
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue uses concept cartoons to assess students' ideas about the moon....
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Science 101: How Does an Electron Microscope Work?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the electron microscope is explained....