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Science 101: How Does a Thermos “Know” to Keep Hot Liquids Hot and Cold Liquids Cold?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses heat transfer....

Elementary Middle School Engineering Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Engineering Encounters: The Giant Problem

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This issue shares information about using design thinking to explore thermal conductivity....

Elementary Engineering Physical Science STEM

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Mars Mission Specialist

An integrated payload design challenge provides an authentic maker experience....

Elementary Engineering Mathematics Literacy

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3D Pit Stop Printing

A student competition supports engineering design....

Elementary Engineering Physics NGSS

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Guest Editorial: Elementary Engineering: What Is the Focus?

An opinion piece about elementary engineering....

Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Engineering General Science STEM Curriculum Lesson Plans Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Makerspace

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The Early Years: Open-Ended Maker Projects

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue describes how children use available materials to make structures of their own design....

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Environmental Science Engineering Life Science STEM Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Science and Engineering Practices Makerspace

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Methods and Strategies: Equity and the Maker Movement

Integrating children’s communities and social networks into making...

Elementary Informal Education Engineering Pedagogy Equity Makerspace

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Science 101: Why Do Helicopters Always Have Two Blades, and How Does That Help Cats?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses torque....

Elementary Middle School Engineering General Science Physics Professional Learning old