All Science and Children resources

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Perspectives: Making the Most of Professional Development

Teacher preparation programs help teachers build a foundation for entering the teaching profession. However, learning to teach science cannot be achie...

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Science 101: How do animals communicate underwater?

Well, they often use hand signals, such as the “OK” sign, and sometimes they write on message boards. So much for how SCUBA divers (classified as ...

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In Praise of Performance-Based Assessments

Performance-based assessments are tasks conducted by students that enable them to demonstrate what they know about a given topic. The difference betwe...

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Taking Note of Natural Resources

The idea of “going green” or being aware of and reducing our impact on natural resources is receiving a lot of attention these days. Schools are s...

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Bring the Zoo to You!

This hands-on, minds-on zoo project provides a fun and safe opportunity for students to experience the world of animals and nature right in their own ...

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K—12 (Books Published in 2007: Science and Children)

Each of these outstanding selections defies the traditional image of a child “curling up with a good book.” Yes, they can be a source of great per...

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Science Shorts: “Knowing” Newton

Newton’s Laws seem simple and familiar. Despite their apparent simplicity, these laws are often misunderstood. In the following lesson, students wil...

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Every Day Science: March 2008

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

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Editor’s Note: Force and Motion—Complex, Awesome, Relevant

We know that when something is relevant to a student, the student is more motivated to learn and also more likely to remember. What could be more rele...

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Can Trains Really Float?

Have you ever heard of a Maglev train? Who would be crazy enough to think that exploring how a high-tech train little known in the United States works...

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Using Simple Machines to Leverage Learning

What would your students say if you told them they could lift you off the ground using a block and a board? Using a simple machine, they’ll find out...