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Journal Article

Teaching Physics as the Awesome Rules of Nature

Focus on Physics...

By Paul G. Hewitt

High School Pedagogy Physical Science Physics Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Phenomena Interest Comes Naturally to Young Children

A child’s world is one filled with observable daily events or facts referred to as phenomenon that exist or happen, especially those that invoke a cause or explanation in question. From the earliest ages, young children are active learners explorin...

By Shelly Counsell

Early Education Pre-K Preschool Phenomena Physical Science

Journal Article

Chasing Giant Ice balls

Scope on the Skies regular column. An SEL-based look at comets, their impact on society, and how they are named....

By Bob Riddle

Astronomy Earth & Space Science Instructional Materials Phenomena Physical Science

Journal Article

Light, Forces, Sticks, Crates and So Much More: A Loose Parts Learning Approach to STEM

The use of loose parts can be an effective teaching method to improve and enhance student understanding of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Loose parts can inspire children to use their creativity and critical thinking skills in the classroo...

By Carla Gull, Suzanne Levenson Goldstein, Tricia Rosengarten

Elementary Learning Progression Physical Science STEM Teaching Strategies

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Science Mysteries ClassPack

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Elementary Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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That Magnetic Dog ClassPack

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Elementary Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Imaginative Inventions ClassPack

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Elementary Engineering Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices

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Get the Message ClassPack

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Elementary Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices