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Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: Energy Explorations
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Young students should understand that sunlight warms the Earth and be able to mak...
Journal Article
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 lea...
NSTA Press Book
Wind Energy, Grade 5: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
What if you could challenge your fifth graders to develop an economical, eco-friendly wind farm? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Seri...
Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: Codes and Communication
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s column, younger students consider ways that they can communicat...
NSTA Press Book
Harnessing Solar Energy, Grade 4: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
What if you could challenge your fourth graders to use solar energy to provide the world with clean water? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curr...
NSTA Press Book
Construction Materials, Grade 11: STEM Road Map for High School
What if you could challenge your 11th graders to gain an understanding of the feats of engineering required to build high-rise buildings—and maybe e...
NSTA Press Book
Amusement Park of the Future, Grade 6: STEM Road Map for Middle School
What if you could challenge your sixth graders to design an amusement park for children of tomorrow to safely enjoy? With this volume in the STEM Road...
Journal Article
Editor's Note: Making Sense of Science Terms
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....