Science and Children—January/February 2022

Volume 59, Number 3

Design Thinking is a mindset that values perspectives and embraces failure. Students are encouraged to iterate and think flexibly, promoting innovation through outside-the-box thinking. Creativity and ingenuity are invaluable outcomes.

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Design Thinking

By Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn

Elementary Engineering Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Technology

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A Tireless Advocate

Early Childhood Advocacy

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Design Thinking With Preschoolers

By Shelly Lynn Counsell

Early Childhood Engineering Interdisciplinary Teaching Strategies Technology

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Uncovering Students’ Ideas About Using Designs From Nature

By Page Keeley

Assessment

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Conservation Meets Design Thinking

By Christine Anne Royce

Elementary Earth & Space Science Interdisciplinary Literacy Teaching Strategies

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Poetry for Design Thinking

By Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong

Elementary Interdisciplinary Literacy

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Intentional, Creative, Powerful

By Heather Pacheco-Guffrey

Elementary Computer Science Technology

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Wondering About Wobbling

By Alexandria Muller, Tarah Connolly, John Galisky, Ron Skinner, Devon M. Christman, and Danielle Harlow

Elementary Engineering Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Labs Teaching Strategies Technology

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Patterns That Matter

By Jesse Wilcox, Reade Reiter, Abby Rose, Alex Alberts, and Katie Murano

Crosscutting Concepts Engineering Interdisciplinary NGSS

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Chicken-Centered Design

By Jody Stout, Rob Rouse, Jonathan Malesic, and Katie Krummeck

Biology Engineering Environmental Science Interdisciplinary Technology

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Student Agency Through Engineering

By Shiela Lee, John Russell, Todd Campbell, and Okhee Lee

Engineering Equity NGSS Science and Engineering Practices

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Science Day and Night

By Laura B. Schneider and Stephanie Grable

5E Biology Environmental Science Interdisciplinary Teaching Strategies

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Assessment for English Learners

By Lorena Llosa, Scott E. Grapin, and Alison Haas

Assessment English Language Learners Equity Physical Science

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A “Meteor” Crashed Into Our School!

By Dana Zeidler, Mitch Ruzek, and Melanie Kinskey

Crosscutting Concepts Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary

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Engineering Like a Bird

By Sagan Goodpaster and Rebecca Krall

Biology Environmental Science NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Technology

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Engaging With Engineering

By Evan Jorgenson and Jerrid Kruse

Elementary Engineering Teaching Strategies

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Shining Light on the Importance of Explore-Before-Explain Experiences for Early Childhood Learners

By Patrick Brown

Phenomena Physical Science Teaching Strategies

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Q: How Can a Design Challenge Be Used To Teach Science?

By Matt Bobrowsky

Elementary Engineering