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Elementary Science Classroom

Science and Children

Year of Inquiry

Science and Children September 2010 Vol. 048 No. 01 A Year of Inquiry begins! In this issue, students practice thinking and acting like scientists through a variety of investigative strategies. Plus, we debut a new column based on the best-selling NSTA Press series Uncovering Student Ideas in Science Formative Assessment Probes features a probe and describes how it can be used and adapted in the classroom. More important, it suggests ways to address what probe results reveal about student understanding. Articles in this issue: 19  (View articles)

Science and Children October 2010 Vol. 048 No. 02 Our Year of Inquiry continues with an exploration of process skills. In this issue, students observe, infer, measure, and more as they build skills they will use in science class and beyond. Plus, we debut a bimonthly column covering the wide ranging world of professional development. In October, PD Pathways discusses the benefits of NSTA student chapters. Articles in this issue: 17  (View articles)

Science and Children November 2010 Vol. 048 No. 03 Inquiry and notebooks go hand in hand. This issue celebrates this vital science tool and explores new methods of embedding reading and writing into your science curriculum. Articles in this issue: 17  (View articles)

Science and Children December 2010 Vol. 048 No. 04 Help your students understand that there are many types of questions, and then teach them to come up with their own! This issue makes questions, and the investigations that follow, come alive. Articles in this issue: 14  (View articles)

Science and Children January 2011 Vol. 048 No. 05 We can’t ignore data! This issue makes collecting and representing data an integral part of inquiry. Articles in this issue: 15  (View articles)

Science and Children February 2011 Vol. 048 No. 06 Not all investigations and activities are appropriate for an inquiry experience. With the many possibilities, how do you choose? This issue explores some teacher-tested approaches. Articles in this issue: 14  (View articles)

Science and Children March 2011 Vol. 048 No. 07 Throw out the recipe! This issue shares ways to move beyond cookbook labs and into full inquiry. Articles in this issue: 17  (View articles)

Science and Children April 2011 Vol. 048 No. 08 Sharing is part of human nature, but like other skills, it needs cultivation. In this issue, students learn how to share the results of inquiry verbally, in written form, and digitally. Articles in this issue: 15  (View articles)

Science and Children July 2011 Vol. 048 No. 09 Research tells us that regular and high-quality assessment in the classroom can positively affect student achievement. In this issue teachers assess not only students' learning but also the effectiveness of the opportunities they provide to students to develop this understanding. Articles in this issue: 17  (View articles)

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