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Jumping Into Natural Selection

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Jumping Into Natural Selection

Thought experiments and firsthand investigations with crickets help students construct explanations of natural selection....

Elementary Life Science Science and Engineering Practices

An Introduction to Heredity: Part 1

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An Introduction to Heredity: Part 1

Third-grade students learn about traits and how their combinations makes us unique....

Elementary Biology Life Science Lesson Plans NGSS

An Introduction to Heredity: Part 2

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An Introduction to Heredity: Part 2

Students explore concepts related to heredity....

Elementary Biology Life Science Lesson Plans NGSS

A Dazzling Journey to an Aquarium Ecosystem

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A Dazzling Journey to an Aquarium Ecosystem

Using instructional technology engages students with close-up views of organisms....

Elementary Life Science Technology

Dance Like a Butterfly

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Dance Like a Butterfly

An integrated first-grade lesson....

Early Childhood Biology Life Science Lesson Plans

Editor's Note: Observing Heredity

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Editor's Note: Observing Heredity

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

Elementary Biology Life Science

The Early Years: Teaching Life Cycles Throughout the Year

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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 ...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Life Science Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices

Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Students’ Ideas About Inherited Traits

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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...

Elementary Life Science Assessment Learning Progression

The Early Years: An Activity for Every Child

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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...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Disabilities Equity Inclusion Inquiry Life Science NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

Science 102: A Bunny of a Different Color

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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...

Elementary High School Middle School Life Science Inquiry Phenomena Labs

Engineering Encounters: What’s The Buzz on Bees?

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Engineering Encounters: What’s The Buzz on Bees?

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue shares information about a flower anatomy and honeybee ...

Elementary Engineering Life Science STEM 5E

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