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Journal Article

The sequence of activities presented here—Draw-a-Scientist and the Mystery Box Redux—were designed to help students better understand the nature of science (NOS) and engage them in the process of scientific inquiry. As a result, students begin to...

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Editor’s Note: The Voices of Science

Developing literacy skills in science develops students’ voices. These voices give us representation, a role in decisions, a way to express ourselves, and a chance to participate. A voice is a profound gift that requires knowledge and responsibilit...

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The Early Years: Science Tickets

Teachers can spark interest in a science topic by using “science tickets”—special objects offered to children as a way to transition to the science room or into a small group to do a science activity. Objects ranging from ordinary (shells, leav...

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Perspectives: Reading and Science

To become good readers, students need experience in reading for information. Science class is an ideal place for students to develop motivation and strategies for informational reading. Yet with the promotion of hands-on science, many teachers get th...

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A Cultural Classroom Library

Native American and other cultural stories provide students with a broader perspective on the world. In addition, cultural stories connect science content and knowledge about the world to cultural interpretations and people’s life ways. By implemen...

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Science Prop Boxes

A prop box is a teacher-created resource full of age-appropriate and meaningful activities focused on a central theme. Prop boxes work much like learning centers in an elementary classroom with the important addition of providing opportunities for so...

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Science Shorts: Taking a Look at the Moon

The communication skills of reading and writing go hand in hand with science as natural partners for fostering students’ understandings of the world. The similarities that exist between reading and writing strategies and science-process skills add ...