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A design challenge requires students to create structures that can withstand a hurricane’s effects....
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A fourth-grade ecology lesson connects science and social studies....
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Students explore earthquakes and other natural hazards using technology....
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In Our Neighborhood: Who's Been Here?
A project-based unit introduces third graders to the animals in their surroundings....
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In this role-play activity, students act as superhero agents while learning the science behind a series of gadgets....
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Editor's Note: Natural Hazards
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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The Early Years: Navigating Natural Disasters
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has students attempting to contain moving water and experience and use its force....
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The Poetry of Science: Hurricanes
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This poem about hurricanes helps students connect to ideas about changes in Earth's surface, emergency preparedness, and storms....
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Forecasting Hazardous Conditions
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Through the use of printed text and video resources, young students can begin to ask questions to learn about different types of weather, whereas older students can start to conside...
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Science 101: What Causes Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the mechanisms that create thunderstorms and tornadoes, which are almost identical....
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Science 102: Raindrops Keep Falling
This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Elucidating challenge from last month....
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Engineering Encounters: Building a Spaghetti Structure
This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this month's issue an upper elementary STEM challenge brings an engineer into the classroom while emphasizing cooperation, communication, and creativity....