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Down by the Bay

The resources of a nature center help second-grade students become experts in their local environment....

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Waiting for the Monarch

A kindergarten inquiry into life science occurs just outside the classroom window....

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Junior BioBlitz Takes Learning Outside

Fourth graders learn about local biodiversity by working with local experts and nature enthusiasts....

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Our OASIS

An elementary science summer day camp uses high school mentors to get students excited about science....

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Preparing for the Eclipse

How to safely observe the Sun with young children...

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Eclipses and Eye Safety

Dispelling myths about viewing eclipses...

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12

Recently published books selected by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teachers Association....

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The Early Years: Exploring Biodiversity

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. The objective in this month’s issue is to introduce children to the diversity of plant life in a given area through a plant scavenger hunt, and to guide chi...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Biology Life Science

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Editor's Note: Get Outdoors

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

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers General Science Teaching Strategies

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The Poetry of Science: Citizen Science

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Talking about this poem shows how regular people can join with scientists to study nature and observe patterns that provide significant data....

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education General Science Teaching Strategies Citizen Science

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Adaptations for Survival

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue has students experience nature by examining how seeds are transported from one location to another or consider what it takes for organisms to survive in an envi...

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

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Science 101: Does the Weather Affect Your Body?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue focuses on three major weather factors and how they affect the human body—temperature, humidity, and air pressure....

Elementary Middle School Biology Life Science Professional Learning old