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Editor’s Note: Finding a Way

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

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The Early Years: Begin With Open Exploration

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue discusses ways to encourage children to engage in open exploration to learn about living organisms....

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The Poetry of Science: Teaching Strategies

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This poem introduces observation and the skills of a natural scientist....

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Science 101: How Can I Make Science Fun and Have Students Learn More By Using Phenomenon-Based Learning?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses phenomenon-based learning and activities to use in the science classroom....

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Citizen Science: Cloudy With a Chance of “Cirrus” Science

This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data. NASA Globe Observer (GO) Clouds is a citizen science project that combines cloud and sky observations from t...

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