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The <i>Next Generation Science Standards</i>: A Focus on Physical Science
This article focuses on the NGSS disciplinary core ideas in physical science, the development of those ideas across time, the importance of blending c...
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The Early Years: Static Electricity: The Shocking Truth
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue highlights activities about static el...
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An interdisciplinary project-based unit for fifth and sixth graders allows students to learn about solid waste management, actively construct their id...
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Editor's Note: It's Electrifying!
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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Kindergarteners discover bats through using models of different types of bats....
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Formative Assessment Probes: Labeling Versus Explaining
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses the life cycle of a butterfly....
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Methods and Strategies: I Wonder...
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses how "I Wonder" boards serve as a springboar...
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A kindergarten science curriculum develops life science investigations in and around school. ...
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Making Connections Through Conversation
First graders explore the circle of life through observations of animals in their habitats....
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Compost: The Rot Thing for Our Earth
A yearlong classroom project encourages scientific practices and knowledge about ecology....
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Does What I Eat and Drink Affect My Teeth?
A trip to the Philippines inspires a 5E learning cycle that connects common acids and bases to dental health for students....
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....