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Editor's Note (October 2000)

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Editor's Note (October 2000)

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding communication and believes that educators need to communicate continuously with each other. ...

Science Fairs for All

Journal Article

Science Fairs for All

The students involved in this project attended an urban school in the Anchorage School District. The 52 students in the K, 1, 2 multi-age inclusive cl...

Diving into a Schoolwide Science Theme: Interdisciplinary lessons for an all-school theme in science, art, and music classes

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Diving into a Schoolwide Science Theme: Interdisciplinary lessons for an all-school theme in science, art, and music classes

Science learning can happen anywhere! Using initiative and creativity, teachers of various subjects can create interdisciplinary learning opportunitie...

Investigation—Insects! Creative extension activities can expand a learning kit module into a comprehensive study

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Investigation—Insects! Creative extension activities can expand a learning kit module into a comprehensive study

What has six legs, three body parts, and is loved by second-grade students? An insect! In the unit described here, students engaged in a comprehensive...

Rev Up Your Veggies! Building model race cars lets students explore physical science concepts and promotes cooperative learning

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Rev Up Your Veggies! Building model race cars lets students explore physical science concepts and promotes cooperative learning

Intended as a contest to promote teamwork and encourage innovative thinking with a focus on nutrition, the Lunch Box Derby challenges fourth- and fift...

Our Star, the Sun: Try these everyday activities that teach elementary and middle level students about the sun

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Our Star, the Sun: Try these everyday activities that teach elementary and middle level students about the sun

Is the word “star” the first idea that leaps into your mind when you think about the sun? Some people think of warm summer days, beaches, or roman...

Guest Editorial: The Value of Teachers Doing Classroom Research

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Guest Editorial: The Value of Teachers Doing Classroom Research

An opinion piece about the value of teachers doing classroom research. Studies show that it has impacted future teaching practices and has allowed a t...

Editor's Note (September 2000)

Journal Article

Editor's Note (September 2000)

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

Teaching for Understanding: Bridging the gap between student understanding and state and national tests and standards

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Teaching for Understanding: Bridging the gap between student understanding and state and national tests and standards

Elementary science teaching is under increasing scrutiny. Some teachers may feel caught between state and national standards and tests of children’s...

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