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Acting Like Rain

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Acting Like Rain

PreK students engage in science talk and head outside to build Earth science knowledge and process skills....

Teaching With Play

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Teaching With Play

An introduction to environmental stewardship for preschoolers....

Round and Round the Water Cycle

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Round and Round the Water Cycle

Observations and investigations lay the groundwork for primary students’ future Earth science experiences....

Interactive Reading

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Interactive Reading

Informational texts enhance a preschool forest unit....

Crowdfunding for Elementary Science Educators

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Crowdfunding for Elementary Science Educators

A way to bridge the gap between curriculum needs and financial support....

Countdown to the Great American Eclipse

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Countdown to the Great American Eclipse

How to prepare students for the August 2017 total solar eclipse in the context of the Next Generation Science Standards....

Best STEM Books for Students K–12

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Best STEM Books for Students K–12

Selected by the National Science Teachers Association/Children’s Book Council Review Panel...

The Early Years: Looking at Landscapes

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The Early Years: Looking at Landscapes

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. In this month’s issue students study landscape surfaces ...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Earth & Space Science Environmental Science

Editor's Note: Early Childhood Engagement in Science

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Editor's Note: Early Childhood Engagement in Science

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

Early Childhood Pre-service Teachers STEM Lesson Plans

Teaching Through Trade Books: Focusing on Earth’s Features

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Focusing on Earth’s Features

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue shows that allowing students to use both photographs and inf...

Elementary Preschool 5E Instructional Materials

Poetry of Science: Water, Water, Everywhere

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Poetry of Science: Water, Water, Everywhere

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month's activity explores the water cycle....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Science 101: Why Do We Only See One Side of the Moon?

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Science 101: Why Do We Only See One Side of the Moon?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the rotation of the moon....

Elementary Middle School Astronomy General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

Methods and Strategies: Science Notebooks as Learning Tools

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Methods and Strategies: Science Notebooks as Learning Tools

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. Lessons from a multi-year professional study group offer insights on getti...

Elementary General Science Disciplinary Core Ideas Learning Progression Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Literacy Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old

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