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Natural Cycles: Coming Full Circle—Using natural cycles to teach elementary science objectives
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Native Americans commonly use a circle in their art and stories to represent the fact that matter is conserved. From generation to generation, Native Americans passed on the idea that matter is conserved and used the…
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This article describes a teacher preparation program at a large Midwestern university that was modified to include a new science content course aimed at the need for successfully preparing elementary teachers to teach…
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Is the word “star” the first idea that leaps into your mind when you think about the sun? Some people think of warm summer days, beaches, or romantic sunsets. Children may think of something round and bright that is out…
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Inquiry-based instruction is gaining favor in college classrooms because it improves scientific skills as well as critical thinking. As we seek ways to improve science education, elementary school is increasingly…
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Web Seminar |
This interactive web seminar session will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/STEM laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance…
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This article describes a course in experimental science for preservice elementary education students. Through “directed discovery,” students collaborate in developing and executing a plan to investigate water as a…
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Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Regional Winners
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Congratulations to the Year 2 Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition regional winners! Photos from the workshop held at the STEM Forum & Expo in San Francisco, July 2019 Testimonials from Year…