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This article provides an overview of a professional development program designed by seven science resource teachers in which science notebooks were in...
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To recognize the benefit of science notebooks, they should be viewed as useful, personalized tools rather than an assignment. This article examines ho...
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Teaching Through Trade Books: A Season to Inquire
Aside from learning about naturally occurring cycles that happen over time, trade books about seasons can help students learn about the cause of the s...
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Science 101: What Is Acid Rain?
Acid rain is the collective term for any type of acidified precipitation: rain, snow, sleet, and hail, as well as the presence of acidifying gases, pa...
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Methods and Strategies: The 6-E Learning Model
Most teachers are familiar with the 5-E model of science instruction—Engage, Explore, Explain, Expand, and Evaluate. This model adds a sixth "E" to ...
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Mountains Majesty: Ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains
Traveling from the East, one can see the towering snow-covered peaks of the Rocky Mountains long before reaching foothills. But to fully appreciate t...
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After learning about weathering and erosion, fifth-grade students worked in cooperative groups to create a “mountain” that could resist the effect...
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Science 101: Are Bats Dangerous?
Bats are fascinating and beneficial animals, but students often have many misconceptions and fears about them. This introduction to bats will provide ...
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This article describes a paleontological dig created for third- and fourth-grade students. The purpose of the activity was to have students experience...
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Fascinating Fossil Finds
This month’s Teaching Through Trade Books column engages students in “unearthing” fossils and exploring the processes scientists use in uncoveri...