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Trade Books and the Human Endeavor of Science

Journal Article

Trade Books and the Human Endeavor of Science

An innovative strategy for improving students' perceptions of scientists is to introduce "Science as a Human Endeavor" through the use of a well-desig...

Methods and Strategies: Literature Circles for Science

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Literature Circles for Science

All science learning experiences, from hands-on inquiry to textbook-based learning, are enhanced if students are motivated and engaged in purposeful d...

Analyzing Anthropomorphism

Journal Article

Analyzing Anthropomorphism

This article shares a successful strategy for using anthropomorphic texts for deep and accurate science learning for primary students. To involve stu...

Every Day Science Calendar: November 2006

Journal Article

Every Day Science Calendar: November 2006

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

Editor's Note: Reading Strategies for Science

Journal Article

Editor's Note: Reading Strategies for Science

In recent years, the increased attention to standards and achievement in reading has pushed the pendulum back towards incorporating reading within sci...

Perspectives: The Synergy of Science and Reading

Journal Article

Perspectives: The Synergy of Science and Reading

Elementary teachers today are faced with a lot of pressure to focus their efforts on teaching reading. Often this means that other disciplines, such ...

Game Time!

Journal Article

Game Time!

Sharks and fishes is both a classic playground game and a lighthearted model to introduce second- to fourth-grade students to the concept of predation...

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