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Disequilibrium: Teaching Discrepant Events With the 5E Instructional Model
This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month's issue takes a vinegar–baking soda activity through the vario...
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Formative Assessment Probes: Big and Small Seeds
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue links formative assessment probes to the scientific practices....
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The Early Years: Discovering Through Deconstruction
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has students exploring the structure ...
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The Early Years: Composting With Children
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue introduces students to the concept of...
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The Early Years: Fostering Environmental Stewardship
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue includes an activity that aims to str...
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The Early Years: Blowing Bubbles
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has children observing the formation ...
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Three-Dimensional Instruction: Using a New Type of Teaching in the Science Classroom
Integrate the three dimensions of the NGSS to figure out phenomena and design solutions to problems. ...
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Teacher's Toolkit: Scaffolding Students Toward Argumentation
This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue discusses activities that teach argumentatio...