All Science and Children resources

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Washed Away!

Fourth graders model water's role in changing Earth's surface....

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Digging Into Rocks With Young Children

An investigation uncovers student knowledge of rocks while laying a foundation for scientific understanding....

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A Performance of the Heart

A musical rap strengthens students' academic understanding of the circulatory system....

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Science 101: What's Really Going on in Electric Circuits?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author explores electric circuits....

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Learning the Ropes With Electricity

Students create a hands-on classroom model illustrating a closed circuit along with other activities that explore the flow of electricity through mode...

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Supercharging Lessons With a Virtual Lab

A virtual lab supplements an exploration of simple circuits....

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Formative Assessment Probes: When Equipment Gets in the Way

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses how to elicit students' initial ideas about how to light ...

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Safety First: Getting Wired on Safety

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom. This month's issue discusses safety when doing electrical activities. ...

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Methods and Strategies: Birds of a Feather . . .

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue investigates birds....

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A Look at the <i>Next Generation Science Standards</i>

This article and the accompanying diagram provide an overview on the architecture of the Next Generation Science Standards....

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Vision + Community = Outdoor Learning Stations

Local partners can provide the expertise, labor, and even funding to transform your school's outdoor areas into outdoor learning stations....

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Teaching Through Trade Books: It's Electric!

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s issue the authors use simple, safe tools to teach about electri...