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Adapt or Discard?

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Adapt or Discard?

A teacher shares his experience implementing the Next Generation Science Standards, from struggle to success....

Patterns in the Sky

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Patterns in the Sky

Ways to make the most of planetarium field trips for first-grade students....

Seeing the Solar System Through Two Perspectives

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Seeing the Solar System Through Two Perspectives

Primary students explore Earth and space science by modeling and observing patterns....

Embodying Earth's Place in the Solar System

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Embodying Earth's Place in the Solar System

Upper elementary students investigate seasonal constellations using software and model them with their bodies....

Fossil Explorers

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Fossil Explorers

Third-grade students examine ancient organisms in modern times....

Map That Find!

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Map That Find!

Fourth-grade students embark on an archaeological investigation....

Editor's Note: Earth's Place in the Universe—Understanding Develops Over Time

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Editor's Note: Earth's Place in the Universe—Understanding Develops Over Time

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

Elementary Astronomy Earth & Space Science Learning Progression NGSS

Teaching Through Trade Books: Sunrise, Sunset, and Shadows

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Sunrise, Sunset, and Shadows

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue discusses how making observations and collecting data about sunrise and sunset can help students develop an understanding of Earth's place in relationship to th...

The Early Years: The Earth-Sun System

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The Early Years: The Earth-Sun System

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has children measuring the length of their shadow at two different times of the day to learn about how the greater Earth-Sun system affec...

Formative Assessment Probes: Mountaintop Fossil: A Puzzling Phenomenon

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Formative Assessment Probes: Mountaintop Fossil: A Puzzling Phenomenon

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue describes using formative assement probes to uncover several ways of thinking about the puzzling discovery of a marine fossil on top of a mountain....

Safety First: Preventing Allergic Reactions

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Safety First: Preventing Allergic Reactions

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the importance of being aware of (and prepared for) the different types of allergy symptoms....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Disabilities Safety

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