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Science 101: How Do Binoculars Work?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author reveals the science behind binoculars....
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This article provides ideas for introducing students to herpetology....
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Students explore a new kind of testing—of soil—and learn about plant needs and how to analyze results....
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Science Shorts: Truffula Tree Troubles
This column provides classic classroom activities that emphasize science process skills. In this month’s issue the author discusses how to use The L...
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Engaging Students in the Scientific Practices of Explanation and Argumentation
This article examines the sixth and seventh practices concerning explanation and argumentation, which are highlighted in A Framework for K–12 Scienc...
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The Early Years: Summer Science
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses summer science notebooks....
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In this article the authors look in-depth at scientific practice number 2—developing, evaluating, and revising scientific models to explain and pred...
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Natural Resources: The Naming Convention
This column helps bring the outdoors into your curriculum. This month’s issue talks about species identification....
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Role-play provides fifth-grade students with the opportunity to develop meaningful connections to environmental science concepts and understand how th...
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Guest Editorial: The More High-Tech Our Schools Become, the More They Need Nature
An opinion piece about educational technology....
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Students participate in an ecological pen pal exchange that focused on the broad differences in biodiversity between Scotland and America....
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Science 101: Why Do Leaves Fall Off Trees in the Fall?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author discusses the leaves of deciduous tree...