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In Our Neighborhood: Who's Been Here?

Journal Article

In Our Neighborhood: Who's Been Here?

A project-based unit introduces third graders to the animals in their surroundings....

Elementary Life Science Teaching Strategies Literacy

The Poetry of Science: Hurricanes

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: Hurricanes

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This poem about hurricanes helps students connect to ideas about changes in Earth's surface, emergency ...

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

NSTA Kids

Notable Notebooks: Scientists and Their Writings

Celebrate imagination! This NSTA Kids book has been selected for the Children’s Book Council #ImaginationCelebration Showcase! Full book list: Imag...

Elementary General Science Instructional Materials Careers Literacy Multicultural

The Early Years: Classroom Memories

Journal Article

The Early Years: Classroom Memories

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue provides an activity to encourage stu...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Physical Science 5E Inquiry Literacy

The Poetry of Science: Sinking and Floating

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: Sinking and Floating

Build literacy in playful, meaningful ways with sinking and floating....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Methods and Strategies: Science Storybooks

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Science Storybooks

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses using Giverny Award winners to engage eleme...

Early Childhood Elementary Preschool Environmental Science General Science 5E Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

Methods and Strategies: Oral Science Stories

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Methods and Strategies: Oral Science Stories

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shows how teachers can use culturally responsive stor...

Elementary General Science Assessment Curriculum Multilingual Learners NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Equity Interdisciplinary Literacy Multicultural Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

Journal Article

Working at the Intersections of Formal and Informal Science and Literacy Education

The National Writing Project provides professional development, develops resources, generates research, and works to improve the teaching of writing...

By Becky Carroll and Tanya Baker

Informal Education Literacy STEM

Methods and Strategies: Beyond the Textbook—But Not Just "Hands-On"

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Beyond the Textbook—But Not Just "Hands-On"

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses how to use high-quality informational texts...

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

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