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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 can learn about position, size, and amount....

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 science....

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 through the NGSS and CCSS....

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

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Editor's Note: Learning About the Nature of Science (NOS)

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

General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy

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Methods and Strategies: Sculpt-a-Scientist

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue describes an artistic activity that shapes fourth-grade students' perceptions of scientists....

Elementary General Science 5E Instructional Materials NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Careers Multicultural New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Scope on Safety: Safety in Numbers

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses how crowded conditions affect instructional effectiveness, lab safety, and teacher liability....

Middle School General Science Labs Makerspace Safety