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The Science and Mathematics of Building Structures

Everyday activities—like building with blocks—can be the basis for meaningful learning that meets national educational standards in science and ma...

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Teaching through Trade Books: Rock Wonderings

Rocks, as part of the Earth science curriculum, are an integral part of the National Science Education Standards. These trade book-inspired investigat...

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Discovering Flowers in a New Light

Although students may have made observations of plants and flowers, not many have looked closely at their various structures or seen the colorful desi...

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Be a Food Scientist

When approached in the appropriate manner, food can be a useful teaching tool to develop understandings of science and mathematics concepts. This enga...

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Science 101: How do insects survive winter?

This month's column explains how insects survive in the winter. ...

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Differences and Diversity

Diversity is not an unusual topic in classrooms studying biology. From the wondrous variety of animals and plants in the rain forest to the microcosm ...