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Editor's Note: Revisiting the Framework: A Clear Pathway
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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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....
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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...
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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....
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The Poetry of Science: Science in the Garden
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month's issue explores pollination....
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Science 101: How Do Amphibians Breathe?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how all animals breathe, including amphibians....
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Science 102: This Month’s Task: Bouncy Ball
This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Area of a Circle Conundrum challenge from last month....