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Science and Children
December 2007
Vol. 045 No. 04
Science fairs for all, and all for science fairs! From kindergarten to upper elementary students, there is a science fair format for you. This issue takes a look at the creative ways teachers and schools are transforming the traditional science fair into a valuable tool for inquiry learning.
Articles in this issue: 14 (View articles)
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Science and Children
November 2007
Vol. 045 No. 03
For teachers it’s never the question of whether to teach reading or science, but rather the question of how to teach both subjects so quality learning occurs in both disciplines. This issue provides creative ideas for using trade books and writing techniques to help students make deeper connections to science content as they develop language arts skills.
Articles in this issue: 14 (View articles)
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Science and Children
October 2007
Vol. 045 No. 02
Who but elementary teachers could create such authentic and exciting ways to connect science and math in the classroom! This month, let your students take a Geometric Scavenger Hunt, race Lego cars, explore volume with popcorn, and graph, graph, graph. When instruction is coordinated in both science and math, understanding in both disciplines is enhanced.
Articles in this issue: 14 (View articles)
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Science and Children
September 2007
Vol. 045 No. 01
Studying animals can help hone inquiry skills, but most importantly, animals can help children care—about themselves, others, and the environment. Read on for creative ideas on how to bring the animal world to your students!
Articles in this issue: 15 (View articles)
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Science and Children
July 2007
Vol. 044 No. 09
It’s summertime—and what better time to get wet and investigate water! From the water cycle to virtual snowflakes, and everything in between, the articles in this issue provide a host of practical activities for examining this essential resource with students.
Articles in this issue: 14 (View articles)
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Science and Children
April 2007
Vol. 044 No. 08
This issue celebrates the many creative ways your colleagues are teaching science content that encourages students to be stewards of the environment.
Articles in this issue: 13 (View articles)
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Science and Children
March 2007
Vol. 044 No. 07
We are experiencing energy in many ways every day. But can we introduce this abstract concept in an age-appropriate way to elementary students? From investigating how toys use “energy” to describing light energy through a unit on color filtration and more, the articles in this issue prove the answer is a resounding “Yes!”
Articles in this issue: 13 (View articles)
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Science and Children
February 2007
Vol. 044 No. 06
When you think of integration and science, there's no need to limit yourselves to the "basics"—i.e., reading, math, and social studies. The articles in this issue highlight teachers who’ve found terrific ways to integrate science creatively—and effectively—with music, art, and more.
Articles in this issue: 13 (View articles)
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Science and Children
January 2007
Vol. 044 No. 05
Let's hear it for young scientists! This issue highlights classroom experiences that foster inquiry learning. From developing students' questioning skills and beefing up their observation skills to helping primary students make sense of their observations, these articles help you lay a foundation for science.
Articles in this issue: 13 (View articles)
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