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Science 101: Why Do We Only See One Side of the Moon?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the rotation of the moon....
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Engineering Encounters: From STEM to STEAM
This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. Incorporating the arts in a roller coaster engineering project....
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Disequilibrium: Sticking Together
This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month's issue discusses the cohesive properties of water....
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Disequilibrium: A Balancing Act
This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month’s discrepant event helps students identify and develop an understanding of the simple relationships between various components of a system. Students will find th...
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Editor's Note: Teaching Energy Is Compelling
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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Science 101: What’s Really Going on in Electric Circuits?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how electric circuits work....
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Engineering Encounters: Robots, Bookmarks, and Guitars, Oh My!
This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue discusses fusing art and design into an upper-elementary electricity unit....
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Design an Energy-Efficient House: Applying Multidisciplinary Knowledge to Solve a Design Challenge
Can you keep a house warm while avoiding high energy bills?...