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Blog Post
As our first-grade class was returning to our classroom after recess, a learner directed our attention to our school’s newest retaining wall. He asked, “Why is the wall always falling apart on that side?”...
By Cindy Workosky
Blog Post
The Engineering Design Process: A Middle School Approach
To support the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Middle School Engineering Design, we have three goals for our students: to define problems accurately, design the best solution using a rigorous process, and evaluate and improve their designs b...
By Cindy Workosky
Journal Article
Editor's Note: Revisiting the Framework: A Clear Pathway
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
Journal Article
Early Years: What Other Colors Can Bean Seeds Be?
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. In this month’s issue students design a planting system to explore what seeds need to germinate (sprout) and grow into plants....
Journal Article
Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Young Children’s Concept of a Plant
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue uses the “Is It a Plant?” formative assessment probe, which was developed to elicit primary students’ initial ideas about plants and the characteristics they us...
Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: Animal Parents and Their Offspring
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. The activities in this month’s column use text-based materials, media, and role-playing activities to help students understand how animal behavior helps offspring survive....