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Having children consider the source of knowledge promotes scientific thinking....

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Science in Sync

Integrating science with literacy provides rewarding learning opportunities in both subjects....

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Explicitly Speaking

An instructional routine supports students’ science language development....

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How About Teaching Literacy With Science?

Strategies employing whiteboards can be used to address Common Core literacy standards while including science practices....

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Making and Recording Observations

When done well, observations can serve as evidence when engaging in science practices....

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To Kit or Not to Kit?

Evaluating and implementing science materials and resources....

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Editor's Note: Developing a Curriculum

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

Elementary Curriculum NGSS Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Roly-Poly Pill Bugs

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s column, students learn through observation and investigation ho...

Elementary Preschool 5E Instructional Materials

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The Early Years: Encouraging Curiosity

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month's column describes an activity that will connec...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Teaching Strategies

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Formative Assessment Probes: Talk Moves

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. In this issue a formative assessment strategy for fostering productive probe discussions...

Elementary Assessment Pedagogy Teaching Strategies

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Science 101: What, Exactly, Is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the Heisenberg uncertainty principle....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Physics Professional Learning old

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Science 102: This Month’s Task: Pennies From Heaven

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Disappearing Halves challenge...

Elementary High School Middle School Physical Science Inquiry