Start Young

In this very short editorial the author points to the need for elementary students to be able to observe and record information such as changes or in patterns. With this in mind the author ... See More

In this very short editorial the author points to the need for elementary students to be able to observe and record information such as changes or in patterns. With this in mind the author proposed that elementary students are able to see patterns such as the moon phases. He says that recognition of patterns can help children to predict and explain new observations. Learning the names of planets can lay the groundwork to building an interest to the stars.

Engaging young students in 'what is out there'

George D. “Pinky” Nelson is Director of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. He served as a NASA astronaut from 1978 ... See More

George D. “Pinky” Nelson is Director of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. He served as a NASA astronaut from 1978 to 1989. "In the early grades, we can encourage children’s natural wonder about “what’s out there” by engaging them in observing and thinking about what they can see with their own eyes."