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What Lies in the Stars?

Journal Article

What Lies in the Stars?

Students learn about the search for extrasolar planets through historical anecdotes and teacher-led demonstrations. Activities include swinging a buck...

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (Books Published in 2001)

Journal Article

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (Books Published in 2001)

The Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 is a listing of the best books published in 2001. The selection is made by the National Scienc...

It's Time for Adventure Buddies

Journal Article

It's Time for Adventure Buddies

The authors describe a partnership among preservice teachers, education students, and classroom teachers in an inquiry-based program that introduces y...

Me, Teach Science?

Journal Article

Me, Teach Science?

The preservice years are critical in professional teacher development. While a survey reveals that many preservice teachers are insecure about their a...

Editor's Note (March 2002)

Journal Article

Editor's Note (March 2002)

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Libros de Ciencias en Espanol

Journal Article

Libros de Ciencias en Espanol

Spanish-speaking young readers are eager to explore and understand the world. This selection of well written trade books in Spanish will satisfy young...

The Diminishing Apple

Journal Article

The Diminishing Apple

Upper elementary students cut apples to explore the Earth. The goal of the activity is to teach children about the relatively small proportions of act...

Packing Peanut Properties

Journal Article

Packing Peanut Properties

Students work with various types of packing peanuts to investigate states of matter and chemical and physical changes. One of the activities involves ...

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