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Science 101: How Should We Use the Concept of Systems?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue provides activities to help explain how to teach abo...

Elementary Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Learning Progression Professional Learning old

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Methods and Strategies: The Future of Farming

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue describes an integrated, multidisciplinary unit that ...

Elementary Life Science Mathematics Assessment Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary

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Editor's Note: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

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

General Science Mathematics Crosscutting Concepts Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies

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Formative Assessment Probes: Watermelon and Grape: An Intuitive Rule of Quantity and Proportion

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue shows a formative assessment probe that reveals how strong the "Mor...

Elementary Assessment Crosscutting Concepts NGSS

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The Early Years: Cause and Effect: Where's the Evidence?

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue addresses the crosscutting concept of...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Physical Science Physics Crosscutting Concepts Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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Science 101: How Do We Determine "Cause and Effect?"

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how cause and effect relates to science in...

Elementary Middle School Crosscutting Concepts Professional Learning old