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Jumping Into Natural Selection
Thought experiments and firsthand investigations with crickets help students construct explanations of natural selection....
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An Introduction to Heredity: Part 1
Third-grade students learn about traits and how their combinations makes us unique....
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An Introduction to Heredity: Part 2
Students explore concepts related to heredity....
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A Dazzling Journey to an Aquarium Ecosystem
Using instructional technology engages students with close-up views of organisms....
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Editor's Note: Observing Heredity
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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The Early Years: Teaching Life Cycles Throughout the Year
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s article shows how to introduce children to ...
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Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Students’ Ideas About Inherited Traits
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses the “Baby Mice” probe, which is designed for middle a...
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The Early Years: An Activity for Every Child
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has students developing a seed-planti...
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Science 102: A Bunny of a Different Color
This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Ghostly Images challenge from...