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Editor's Note: Technology to Best Fit the Need
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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Students use handheld digital video cameras to support evidence-based reasoning as they design model rock-and-mortar walls. ...
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<i>Not</i> an Unfeasible "Extra"
Blogging helps elementary students communicate and reflect on their science practice....
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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: how to protect a threatened species and become its advocate....
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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 teachers....
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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 writing stories of their own....
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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 through science....
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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 pellets to learn more about an owl's diet....
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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. Students integrated science content and language arts by using their favorite stuffed animals as mai...
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The authors developed activities to teach elementary children about insulin function in conjunction with lessons on portion control. These diabetes education "workshops" were entitled "Knowledge Is Power" in an effort to convey to students that they ...
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Editor's Note: From Whimsy to Literacy
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....