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For Mr. Kim's fifth-grade students, recess is not just for playing and getting exercise! One spring, he observed a small group of his students near t...

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The Road to Stress-Free Science Fairs: A long-term approach to learning inquiry takes the stress out of science fairs

If the words "science fair" strike fear in your heart, you're not alone. While few disagree that science fair projects have great potential for stude...

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Unlocking the Power of Observation: Activities to teach early learners the fundamentals of an important inquiry skill

For several years, many of the authors' new-school-year resolutions have revolved around a common theme: improving the introduction of inquiry skills ...

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Editor's Note (September 2006)

Investigation skills are taught for several reasons--to help students become better thinkers and problem solvers; to help them be better versed in the...

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Science 101: Why does air expand when you heat it, and why does hot air rise?

The short answer to the questions in the title are that air doesn't necessarily expand when you heat it, and hot air doesn't always rise. These two c...

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There's More to Teaching Science

There's more to teaching science than stuffing kids with facts. They have to learn to question, to observe, and to explore. Kids need to think like ...

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Every Day Science Calendar: September 2006

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