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Methods and Strategies: Sculpt-a-Scientist

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue describes an artistic activity that shapes fourth-grade students' perceptions of scientists....

Elementary General Science 5E Instructional Materials NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Careers Multicultural New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Engineering Encounters: The Tightrope Challenge

When confronted with a robotics engineering task, fourth-grade students develop growth mindsets....

Elementary Engineering STEM Science and Engineering Practices

NSTA Press Book

Dark as a Shadow: I Wonder Why

Time for shadow play! After reading about how light and objects interact to create shadows, young children won’t be able to resist twisting, wiggling, bending, and shaking to see the phenomenon for themselves. To add to the enjoyment, Dark as a Sha...

By Lawrence F. Lowery

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Physical Science Instructional Materials

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Will It Sink or Will It Float?

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s trade books and accompanying activities help students investigate the concept of sinking and floating in more depth....

Early Childhood Elementary

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The Early Years: Inviting Parents to School

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses ways to help parents get involved in preschool science end engineering programs....

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Engineering Encounters: Can a Student Really Do What Engineers Do?

Teaching second graders about properties using filter design within a 5E learning cycle....

Elementary