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Every Day Science Calendar—January 2007

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

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Teaching through Trade Books: Rocking Around the Rock Cycle

“What type of rock is this?” is a common question spoken by all children at some point in their young lives. Many students have rocks of all shapes and sizes in their “collections.” In this column, young students will have the opportunity to ...

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Drawing on Students' Knowledge

Effective instruction requires continual assessment of student understanding to identify and redirect misconceptions. This is particularly important when dealing with topics that seem straightforward to the teacher but may go beyond the personal expe...

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Science 101: What causes the seasons?

In this article, we learn about the relationship between the Earth and the sun at certain times of the year. Certain myths are broken, and we get a real lesson on what causes the seasons....