All General Science resources

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Editor's Note: Removing Barriers

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

General Science Disabilities Equity Inclusion

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The Poetry of Science: Seeing Clearly

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways to learn about vision correction....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

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Teaching Teachers: The Scientist Showcase

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. A tool for highlighting diverse scientists in the elementary classroom....

Elementary General Science Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Methods and Strategies: Teaching the Nature of Science to Elementary Students

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shares activities so that elementary students can learn about Nature of Science. When effectively integrated into inquiry investigations through proper s...

Elementary Preschool Earth & Space Science General Science Crosscutting Concepts Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Multicultural New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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The Poetry of Science: Learning About Trees With the 5Es

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Students learn about crossdating tree-ring samples....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

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Science 101: Why Do You Add Salt When Making Homemade Ice Cream?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the role of salt when making ice cream....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Teaching Teachers: Assessing Students as Scientists

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. Supporting teachers in assessing students’ scientific thinking....

Elementary General Science Assessment NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old