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Science 101: How Does Speech-Recognition Software Work?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explains the origins of speech-recognition software....
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Engineering Encounters: Building a Spaghetti Structure
This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this month's issue an upper elementary STEM challenge brings an engineer into the classroom while emphasizing cooperation, communication, and creativity....
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Engineering Encounters: Designing Healthy Ice Pops
This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue shares information about a STEM enrichment project for second graders that incorporates nutrition and design principles....
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Creative Writing in Science: Activities That Inspire
Do you ever feel like your science classes could use a shot of imagination? Boost the creativity quotient by assigning a travel blog about the digestive system, a packing list for the planets, or an interview with an atom. You’ll inspire students t...
By Katie Coppens
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Engineering Encounters: A House for Chase the Dog
Second-grade students investigate material properties....
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Science 101: How Do People Design Safe Amusement Park Rides?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue focuses on the factors amusement park designers must consider so that human bodies don't experience too large an acceleration, or g-force....
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Engineering Encounters: You and Your Students as Green Engineers
Using creativity and everyday materials to design and improve a solar oven....