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Editor's Note: Developing Coherent Lessons With the NGSS and 5E

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

Elementary 5E Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS

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The Early Years: Using the 5Es to Teach Seasonal Changes

Learn how to use a thermometer to investigate and document seasonal changes in the local environment....

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Earth & Space Science 5E Inquiry NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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The Poetry of Science: Learning About Trees With the 5Es

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Students learn about crossdating tree-ring samples....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Codes and Communication

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s column, younger students consider ways that they can communicate using simple code systems and then apply their new knowledge to ways we communicate today. Meanwhi...

Early Childhood Elementary 5E Instructional Materials