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Fifth graders focus on unique properties of matter to separate a mixture....
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A STEAM activity has students paint with the power of chemical reactions....
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Are Clouds a Solid, Liquid, or Gas?
Confronting fifth graders’ misconceptions about states of matter and the water cycle...
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Modifying a “well-worn” activity to explore matter classification...
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Developing young scientists’ understanding of matter begins with an exploration of properties....
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Eclipses Across the Curriculum
The 2017 Great American Total Solar Eclipse coming up in August provides many opportunities for integrated lessons....
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Editor's Note: Small Pieces of Matter
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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The Early Years: Mixing Materials
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses how students can observe the properties of matter and document changes as materials are mixed....
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Poetry of Science: What’s the Matter?
Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Students identify the ways in which matter is described and classified in this month's poem....
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Matter All Around Us
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s activities allow students to develop an “understanding of observable properties of materials [which] is developed by … analysis and classification” (NGSS Lead S...
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Science 101: Why Does It Take Longer to Boil Potatoes at High Altitudes?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue looks at why water boils at different temperatures at different altitudes....
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Science 102: The Sound of One Hand Clapping
This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Raindrops Keep Falling challenge from last month. ...
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Engineering Encounters: Reverse Engineering
This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue shares information on how students’ everyday experiences can support science learning through engineering design. In this article, the authors outline a ...
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Methods and Strategies: Much Ado About Nothing
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses how children think about the small-particle model of matter....
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Beat the Heat! An Investigation Into Heat Transfer, Cooling Capacities, and Dilution
Explore claims that cold rocks can effectively chill a beverage without diluting it....
Book Chapter
Constructing an Explanation of the Big Bang Theory
This high school Earth and space science lesson has the following learning goals for students: identify appropriate and relevant information about the big bang theory; synthesize information to construct viable explanations of the formation of the un...
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Stars and Constellations: Using a Planetarium
This high school Earth and space science lesson has the following learning goals for students: locate and identify relevant information about a constellation and the stars within it; use a planetarium or a star finder to locate a specific constellati...
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This high school Earth and space science and physical science lesson has the following learning goals for students: locate and identify relevant information about how to make paint from minerals; relate their knowledge about the physical properties o...
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This high school Earth and space science and engineering and technology lesson has the following learning goals for students: apply engineering and design principles to make a sample of asphalt and formulate a report summarizing the problem, methodol...
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Exploring Biome Shifts With Climate Change
This high school Earth and space science and life science lesson has the following learning goals for students: use quantitative methods to identify the two to three most abundant tree species in a forested field plot (Activity 1); investigate future...
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This high school life science lesson has the following learning goals for students: design and conduct an experiment that addresses the properties common to living things; use teamwork to solve a problem; and synthesize and interpret observations to ...
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This high school life science lesson has the following learning goals for students: develop research questions and experimental designs to explain soil properties; collect relevant data using appropriate methods; synthesize and interpret observations...
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This high school life science lesson has the following learning goals for students: plan a lab procedure to explain diffusion in and out of cells; collect and record relevant data using appropriate methods; and synthesize and interpret observations t...
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How to Add the Science Practices to a Lecture: Experiencing the Equation for Cellular Respiration
This high school life science lesson has the following learning goal: students will be able to develop a representative model to show the components of the formula for cellular respiration. A materials list, teacher background information, an assessm...
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This high school life science and engineering and technology lesson has the following learning goal: students will be able to design an investigation to test the impact of human activities on the environment. A materials list, teacher background info...
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Long-Term Plant Growth Experiment
This high school life science, physical science, and engineering and technology lesson has the following learning goals for students: plan an experiment to explain factors influencing plant growth; collect and record relevant data using appropriate m...
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This high school physical science lesson has the following learning goals for students: develop and apply a procedure to determine the positive reactions for chemical indicator tests of organic compounds and apply their results to identify organic co...
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Enzyme Action Learning Sequence
This high school physical science lesson has the following learning goals for students: recognize that diastase is an enzyme that facilitates the breakdown of starch into sugar; design a procedure for evaluating whether the amounts of the substrate a...
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This high school physical science lesson has the following learning goals for students: design and conduct an investigation to determine the speed of sound in air; interpret their experimental results; and explain possible reasons for discrepancies (...
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This high school physical science lesson has the following learning goals for students: develop a testable hypothesis based on their observations; design and conduct an experiment to test their hypothesis; and effectively communicate the results of t...
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This high school physical science lesson has the following learning goals for students: design and perform an investigation to assess the physical and chemical properties of a set of metals; formulate the investigation design to determine the number ...
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This high school physical science lesson has the following learning goals for students: apply previous science knowledge and skills to solve a stated problem and explain the concept of density using appropriate equations and a floating canister demon...
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This high school physical science lesson has the following learning goals for students: construct a telescope; explain how a refracting telescope works; collect and graph data; and recognize advances in technology by comparing their telescopes to one...
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Rescuing a Lab That Isn’t Working by Integrating the Science Practices
This high school lesson for any science discipline has the following learning goals for students: develop a testable hypothesis based on their observations; design and conduct an experiment to test their hypothesis; and effectively communicate the re...
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Perspectives on Science Education. A Leadership Seminar (e-book)
This book delivers what the title promises: perspectives on leadership and science education, presented in the form of a stimulating seminar. Authors Rodger Bybee and Stephen Pruitt are two of science educator's most prominent thought leaders. Writi...
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Why Is Investigating a Powerful Teaching Tool?
Through investigations, teachers can allow students to explore concepts and develop understanding while maintaining the integrity of the curriculum. Hands-on, meaningful investigations give life to learning, inspire questions, and engage students and...
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How Do Investigations Prepare Students for Purposeful Learning?
Reading, writing, and technology become not only tools to enhance learning but also investigations in and of themselves. Investigations create three-dimensional learning experiences that include a variety of access points. This Part 2 covers how inv...
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How Do I Integrate Investigations?
When investigations are integrated thoughtfully, a dynamic learning environment is created and is visible in the classroom. This Part 3 provides ways to connect investigations within a unit of study, explains how investigations support depth of knowl...
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Perspectives on Science Education: A Leadership Seminar (Book Sample)
This book delivers what the title promises: perspectives on leadership and science education, presented in the form of a simulating seminar. Authors Rodger Bybee and Stephen Pruitt are two of science educator's most prominent thought leaders. Writin...