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Journal Article

Teaching Through Trade Books: Unusual Creatures

Triops, also called tadpole shrimp, are tiny aquatic animals that are easy to raise and fun to watch. Their rapid growth rate, underwater acrobatics, ...

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Developing Persuasive Voice in the Science Classroom

This article examines the role of argument in the science classroom and how it can be used to help students develop science process skills (e.g., usin...

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A Menu of Options

Armed with a few topical and organizational strategies, primary grade teachers can successfully introduce their young scientists to science notebooks....

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Formative Assessment Probes: Does It Have a Life Cycle?

If life continues from generation to generation, then all plants and animals must go through a life cycle, even though it may be different from organi...