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Recognizing Excellence: Turtles and Technology
This column features profiles of award-winning science programs and teachers. In this month’s issue students are involved in a real-world problem: h...
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When knowledge about rock types is paired with interactive whiteboards for introductory instruction, the combination is an ideal fit for children and ...
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Fourth-grade students create digital field guides for visitors to the school's nature trail....
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Science 101: Is It Possible to Turn Coal Into Diamonds?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author discusses the properties of carbon....
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Students gain a sense of place by learning about their local ecosystem by listening to stories read aloud, doing prairie-related activities, and writi...
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Guest Editorial: Science as a Mystery Story
An opinion piece about using stories in science education....
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Methods and Strategies: Talk Strategies
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses how to promote oral language development th...
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Whoo Eats What?
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue features two stories about owls. Students dissect owl pellet...
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The "Book Bag Buddies" project gives third-grade students a chance to channel their enthusiasm and research from science investigations into writing. ...
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The authors developed activities to teach elementary children about insulin function in conjunction with lessons on portion control. These diabetes ed...
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Editor's Note: From Whimsy to Literacy
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....