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An after-school photography club challenges students to find a science topic of interest and create a storyboard through photographs. Community members, parents, and volunteer teenagers help the children develop photography skills as they document th...
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The author describes how students experience the weeklong summer astronomy camp on a college campus. One favorite student activity is nighttime viewing of the skies, in which students learn to use telescopes to view galaxies, star clusters, and the p...
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current theme issue of extended elementary sicence learning....
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Students learn about the search for extrasolar planets through historical anecdotes and teacher-led demonstrations. Activities include swinging a bucket full of sand around to demonstrate the wobble effect and modeling different solar systems outside...
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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 Science Teachers Association/Children’s Book Council Joint Book Review Panel. ...
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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 young children to physics by playing on a playground....
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The preservice years are critical in professional teacher development. While a survey reveals that many preservice teachers are insecure about their abilities to teach science, they do view science as an important part of elementary education....
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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Spanish-speaking young readers are eager to explore and understand the world. This selection of well written trade books in Spanish will satisfy young Spanish speakers' quest for knowledge....