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Journal Article

Editor's Note: Come On, We Can Do It!

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

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Guest Editorial: So, How Does a Multicultural Classroom Look? Sound?

An opinion piece about the importance of and the opportunities for learning in multicultural elementary classrooms....

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A Fishy Adventure

This article features the "Fishing for Clean Water" activity which can be modified for K-12 students and can be inquiry based or problem solving in na...

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Pressure, Pressure Everywhere: Using raps and hands-on activities to teach about air pressure

The activities in this article show how combining rap music with hands-on activities provides a valuable way to teach the concept of air pressure. It ...

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Shining Light on Photosynthesis: Teaching about photosynthesis and plant growth in the primary classroom

The purpose of this photosynthesis unit is to stimulate students' interest in the process and concepts of science in fun and educational ways. Engagin...

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Teaching Teachers: Science is About Not Knowing, but Trying to Find Out

This article is about an experience that took place in an elementary science methods course at Hofstra University. It carries an important message abo...

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Find out Why?

This year, the National Science Foundation (NSF) reaches out to families and asks them to discover the power of asking, "Why?" The mission of NSF's Fi...