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Using the Crosscutting Concepts to Scaffold Student Thinking

At the recent NSTA National Conference in Los Angeles, three-dimensional learning was, of course, a major topic of discussion. When those discussions focus on classroom instruction, though, the crosscutting concepts are often the forgotten dimension....

By Cindy Workosky

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Digging Deeper: Designing Solutions

This month’s Digging Deeper column for the Next Gen Navigator focuses on the practice of constructing explanations and designing solutions, and specifically the design process that addresses the engineering component of the Next Generation Science ...

By Cindy Workosky

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Build It! ClassPack: Grades K-2

Based on the award-winning, best-selling Picture-Perfect STEM series, this ClassPack pairs effortlessly with the Picture-Perfect STEM Grades K-2 Lesson "Build It!" to combine reading comprehension, literacy, and science in your classroom! Using Pictu...

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Journal Article

Engineering Encounters: Building Technological Literacy With Philosophy and Nature of Technology

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this issue the authors discuss a design project they have used with upper elementary students (grades 4–6). They note ways to engage students in thinking philosophically...

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Editor's Note: The Dilemmas of Technology

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

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The Early Years: Integrating Digital Tools

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue talks about how digital media and robotics fit into the early childhood curriculum....

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Science 2.0: Developing the Knowledge Constructor

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses the ISTE’s Knowledge Constructor standard....

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Science 101: How Does Speech-Recognition Software Work?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explains the origins of speech-recognition software....

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Science 2.0: Do I Need a Robot?

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses telepresence robots and their use in the classroom....

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