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Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: Humans and the Earth
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Elementary students are beginning to understand the Earth’s natural processes and humans’ impact on the Earth. Humans need the natural resources that the Earth produces, use the...
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Engineering Encounters: What Makes a Superhero “Super”?
Creating a classroom culture for engineering. Graphic novels inspire a gravity investigation....
Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: The Science of Art
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue allows students to explore the components of STEAM through a favorite art supply, the crayon, and a beloved American tradition, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa...
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Teaching Through Trade Books: You Light Up My Life
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue engages students in basic concepts related to light....
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Engineering Encounters: A House for Chase the Dog
Second-grade students investigate material properties....
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Methods and Strategies: Digital Notebooks for Digital Natives
Supporting early childhood science and engineering practices with e-notebooks and whiteboard applications....
Book Chapter
Using the 5E Model to Implement the Next Generation Science Standards
This chapter provides recommendations for translating standards into instructional materials that are usable for those with the real task of teaching. The discussion provides an affirmative answer to the question: How can the BSCS 5E Instructional Mo...
Journal Article
Formative Assessment Probes: Seeds in a Bag
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. In this month’s issue the formative assessment probe is designed to uncover students' use of a crosscutting concept—cause and effect—related to germination of a seed....
Journal Article
Methods and Strategies: Sculpt-a-Scientist
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue describes an artistic activity that shapes fourth-grade students' perceptions of scientists....