All Science and Children resources

Journal Article

In an activity sequence that took place over several days, the class learned about sound and how people hear sounds. Following each activity, students...

Journal Article

Reading As Scientists

Using an adapted version of a recently published scientific article, a group of sixth graders worked together identifying conclusions, deciding on app...

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Teaching through Trade Books: Mysteries of the Past

Paleontologists, scientists who study the history of life on Earth, work in a dynamic area of science. Think of putting together a jigsaw puzzle with ...

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Dig Deeply

Most children enjoy being in gardens. To capitalize on this interest, the authors designed a pea project in which second- and third-grade students wou...

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Editor’s Note: A Year of Inquiry

The importance of developing the abilities to conduct and understand inquiry cannot be overstated. Acquisition of inquiry strategies will prepare stud...

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Lights, Camera, Action . . . It’s <em>Science Friday</em>!

Science Friday’s motto “Making Science User-Friendly” was the authors’ inspiration, as was its format for a segment on the morning broadcast a...

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Natural Resources: What’s Bugging You?

Unless they are biting us—or wowing us in some way—insects are often overlooked, despite vastly outnumbering us and being vital to our existence. ...

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Leave No Teacher Inside

Did you catch it this spring? Less virulent than influenza, but almost as common. Some call the syndrome “Teacher Too Long Inside.” Fortunately, t...

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Every Day Science Calendar: July (2010)

This monthly feature contains facts and challenges for the science explorer. ...

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Methods and Strategies: Lessons From Portugal

Portugal has long been touted as a popular destination for savvy travelers, but now educators are touting it as something else—a professional develo...

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Action Research

Defined as “any systemic inquiry conducted by teachers… for the purpose of gathering information about how their particular schools operate, how t...

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Teaching Through Trade Books: You Are What You Eat!

Kids today have a dizzying array of food choices, but choosing healthily is a challenge. Making wise choices is essential in maintaining a healthy lif...