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Scope on Safety: Safety on the Move
This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses safety related to hands-on activities for the study of force and motion....
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Science 101: Why Do We Need Standard Units?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explains the need for standard units of measure in science....
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The Early Years: Cause and Effect: Where's the Evidence?
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue addresses the crosscutting concept of cause and effect as the column editor views it from her work with children ages 2–8....
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Safety First: Houston, We Have Liftoff!
This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue covers the safety of using projectiles in the classroom....
NSTA Press Book
Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 3-5: Phenomenon-Based Learning
What student—or teacher—can resist the chance to experiment with Velocity Radar Guns, Running Parachutes, Super Solar Racer Cars, and more? The 30 experiments in Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 3–5, let your elementary school ...
By Matthew Bobrowsky, Mikko Korhonen, Jukka Kohtamaki
NSTA Press Book
Dark as a Shadow: I Wonder Why
Time for shadow play! After reading about how light and objects interact to create shadows, young children won’t be able to resist twisting, wiggling, bending, and shaking to see the phenomenon for themselves. To add to the enjoyment, Dark as a Sha...
By Lawrence F. Lowery
NSTA Press Book
Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 6-8: Phenomenon-Based Learning
What student—or teacher—can resist the chance to experiment with Rocket Launchers, Sound Pipes, Drinking Birds, Dropper Poppers, and more? The 35 experiments in Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos, Grades 6–8, cover topics including press...
By Matthew Bobrowsky, Mikko Korhonen, Jukka Kohtamäki
Journal Article
The Early Years: Creating Effective Classroom Interactions
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses learning about your own teaching to see if you are creating an effective learning environment....