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Real Science in the Palm of Your Hand

A framework for designing and facilitating citizen science in the classroom...

Elementary Teaching Strategies Citizen Science

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Tracking Nature With Technology

First and fourth graders collaborate on a citizen science project to locate and research animals found in their school yard....

Elementary General Science Technology Citizen Science Literacy

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Nurturing Local-to-Global Thinking

Third graders explore the world with technology and citizen science, plus an engaging reading and exercise component!...

Elementary Earth & Space Science Technology Citizen Science

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A Global Perspective

Fifth graders practice data collection as they examine soil....

Elementary Earth & Space Science Science and Engineering Practices Citizen Science

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Water Warriors

Students act as stewards of the environment and learn valuable skills in the process....

Elementary Middle School Environmental Science STEM Citizen Science

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Editor’s Note: Citizen Science

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Elementary Informal Education Environmental Science Advocacy Citizen Science

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The Poetry of Science: Science Is Us!

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month discusses a poem in relation to citizen science....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

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The Early Years: Introducing Children to Phenology

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue shares an activity meant to provide children with the experiences of collecting data by making observations in nature over time and connecting with...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Environmental Science General Science Life Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Citizen Science

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Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Students’ Ideas About Watersheds

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. Water-quality monitoring engages students in learning about watersheds and watershed stewardship. Before introducing the concept of a watershed, find out whether your students have formed...

Elementary Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Assessment

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Beneath Our Feet

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Through the activities in this month’s column, younger students can understand how changes on Earth occur over time and that humans have an impact on Earth systems. Older students...

Early Childhood Elementary Instructional Materials

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Teaching Teachers: Learning From Failure

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. This month's article includes insights from a university and STARBASE ONE partnership program....

Elementary General Science Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Science 101: How Does a Thermos “Know” to Keep Hot Liquids Hot and Cold Liquids Cold?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses heat transfer....

Elementary Middle School Engineering Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Science 102: Frozen Coke

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This issue presents a new challenge and answers the A Faucet Phenomenon challenge from last month....

Elementary Middle School Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena