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Science 101: How Should We Label Different Kinds of Energy?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses different types of energy....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Scope on Safety: The Cutting Edge of Safety

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses how to care for sharps and use them safely....

Middle School General Science Labs Safety

NSTA Press Book

Science Formative Assessment, Volume 2: 50 More Strategies for Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Learning

A Copublication of Corwin Press and NSTA Press This book shows readers how to use assessment to inform instruction and learning in the science classr...

By Page Keeley

Elementary High School Middle School General Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Research Teacher Preparation

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Editor's Note: Systems and System Models

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

General Science Crosscutting Concepts Instructional Materials Lesson Plans NGSS

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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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The Early Years: The Building Blocks of Measurement

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue shares an activity in which students ...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Mathematics Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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Science 101: Why Do We Need Standard Units?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explains the need for standard units of measure in s...

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Editor's Note: Cause and Effect

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

Elementary General Science Inquiry NGSS

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Methods and Strategies: Biography as Mentor

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses using texts to teach science and literacy t...

Elementary General Science NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education