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Editor's Note (July 2006)

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Editor's Note (July 2006)

In 19th century England, Luddites broke into factories at night to destroy the new, efficient machinery that threatened their jobs. The term has sinc...

Every Day Science Calendar: July 2006

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Every Day Science Calendar: July 2006

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

The Early Years: Roll With It

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The Early Years: Roll With It

Sliding common objects, such as blocks, boxes, balls, empty containers, and even play foods down a ramp is a fun way for kids to start exploring some ...

The Case of the Disappearing Snack

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The Case of the Disappearing Snack

Who doesn't love a good mystery? Not any kid we know! Second- and third-grade students sure did as they eagerly solved The Case of the Disappearing S...

Teaching Through Trade Books: Imaginative Inventions

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Imaginative Inventions

In today's fast-growing, highly competitive global marketplace, innovative thinking is more important than ever. Encourage your students' creativity,...

Talking Science, Modeling Scientists

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Talking Science, Modeling Scientists

Do you want your students to share their investigation findings in a meaningful way? Or to communicate like real scientists do--beyond conducting inv...

Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Reading

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Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer Reading

Whether your summer includes travel to far away places or day trips to familiar haunts, this time of change should also be a time of professional grow...

A Fifth Grader's Guide to the World

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A Fifth Grader's Guide to the World

The challenge for today's elementary teachers is not whether but rather how to use computers to effectively teach students essential skills and concep...

Molting Mania

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Molting Mania

Most students are unaware of the process of molting, but it is an animal characteristic they're sure to be interested in and should have the opportuni...

"Theme" Bee

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"Theme" Bee

A second-grade class follows honeybees throughout the season in this integrated study which explores the relationship between honeybees and fruit tree...

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