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Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12
Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12 offers a great new way to ignite your creativity. Authors Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, and Janet Eberhardt show you how to engage students with scenarios that represent real-world science ...
By Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, Janet Eberhardt
Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: The Purpose of Individual Parts and Processes
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. The activities in this month’s issue have students examine the purposes of different plant or animal parts and then adapt these to solve a human problem. Students also consider ho...
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Formative Assessment Probes: Big and Small Seeds
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue links formative assessment probes to the scientific practices....
Journal Article
The Early Years: Discovering Through Deconstruction
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has students exploring the structure of and noticing parts of a fruit while taking it apart....
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Methods and Strategies: Oral Science Stories
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shows how teachers can use culturally responsive storytelling to teach socioeconomically disadvantaged students....
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Science 101: Q: How Do We Distinguish Between Living and Nonliving Things?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the criteria used to define living versus nonliving....