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Journal Article
The authors used various science investigations to engage preschool and kindergarten-age children with explorations of motion and provided opportuniti...
Journal Article
Editor's Note: Skateboarding to Understanding
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
Journal Article
Students use a portable force indicator to discover the net forces all around them. By directly observing these forces, students can better understand...
Journal Article
Science 101: Why Don't All Rolling Objects Reach the Bottom of an Incline at the Same Time?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author discusses motion and friction....
Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: A Balancing Act
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s issue students explore activities that involve balance....
Journal Article
Becoming Science "Experi-mentors"
This article outlines how professional development experiences can best be structured to support teachers' science learning, leading to quality scienc...
Journal Article
This article outlines a 30-day nature of science unit designed for first graders, provides journal prompts, and gives examples of students' ideas thro...