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Methods and Strategies: More Than a Human Endeavor

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: More Than a Human Endeavor

Helping young children avoid developing deeply held misconceptions and promoting developmentally appropriate Nature of Science (NOS) ideas will establish a foundation for students from which they will later develop more accurate and sophisticated NOS...

The Point of It All

Journal Article

The Point of It All

A wind vane is a tool for making observations of wind direction and initiating inquiries about the weather. Its construction and use continue to be mainstays of the science education of elementary students. By providing students with the opportunity ...

The Early Years: Observing With Magnifiers

Journal Article

The Early Years: Observing With Magnifiers

Inspire your students to become detailed observers by encouraging the use of magnifiers. Magnification can make us see an object with new understanding. Rachel Carson said, “Some of nature’s most exquisite handiwork is on a miniature scale, as an...

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