Methods and Strategies: Making Time for Science

by: Joanne K. Olson

Some may argue that little can be done to improve the amount of time available for science until policy makers and administrators provide support. Such support is certainly needed. However, individual teachers can make important changes that maintain the integrity of the other subject areas while making time for science. The following effective strategies are being used by several teachers and school districts to create time for science instruction.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 11/1/2008Stock # sc08_046_03_50Volume 046Issue 03

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Adah (San Antonio, TX)
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Extending Student Learning About Science

The author in this article provides some practical techniques to extend science instruction. Suggestions include using long-term projects, overlap disciplines, give science homework, and mo... See More

Caryn Meirs (Smithtown, NY)
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Timely Article with Great Ideas

Joanne Olson outlines 7 ideas worth discussion in any elementary school today. As time for science instruction diminishes we need to consider how we will achieve our mandated goals while sti... See More

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