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This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. Students may hold onto the misconception that all liquids naturally combine when put into the same container (e.g., adding food coloring to water and adding chocolate syrup to...

Middle School General Science Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

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Editor's Note: Small Pieces of Matter

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

Elementary Chemistry Physical Science Disciplinary Core Ideas

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The Early Years: Mixing Materials

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses how students can observe the properties of matter and document changes as materials are mixed....

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Chemistry Physical Science

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Science 101: Why Does It Take Longer to Boil Potatoes at High Altitudes?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue looks at why water boils at different temperatures at different altitudes....

Elementary Middle School Earth & Space Science General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Methods and Strategies: Much Ado About Nothing

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses how children think about the small-particle model of matter....

Elementary General Science Physical Science Instructional Materials NGSS Pedagogy Phenomena Teaching Strategies

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Commentary: Science Teachers as Community Eclipse Outreach Agents

An opinion piece about using science teachers as a link to the community....

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Disequilibrium: The Bernoulli Bag

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. Students explore pressure and the Bernoulli principle with a Bernoulli Bag....

Middle School Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena