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Why, How, and Where to View Totality

Make your plans now to experience the August 2017 Great American Eclipse!...

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Editor's Note: The “Fundamental Tools” of Science

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

Elementary General Science Mathematics STEM Science and Engineering Practices

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The Early Years: Taking Math Outside

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue uses children’s interest in collecting outdoor objects to develop their number sense and to build their understanding of math concepts...

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Becoming a Citizen Scientist

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Both of this month’s activities focus on students identifying potential citizen science topics and contributing to actual research....

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The Poetry of Science: The Math of Science

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Use this poem to point out that scientists use clocks, timers, and stopwatches to collect and record information....

Elementary General Science Mathematics Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

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Science 101: Q: How Do Self-Driving Cars Work?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the science behind self-driving cars....

Elementary Middle School Engineering Physical Science Technology Professional Learning old

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Science 102: Match Magic

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers The Sound of One Hand Clapping challenge from last month....

Elementary High School Middle School Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena Labs

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Methods and Strategies: Ask the Right Question

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shows how teachers can use literature and higher-level thinking questions to enhance science instruction....

Elementary General Science Assessment Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education

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Engineering Encounters: The Internet of Things for Kids

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In the “Talking Window Garden” project, students create “smart” plant pots that use sensors to collect and analyze data on the health of their plants....

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