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Scampering Into Engineering!

A "snapshot of science" program brings science and engineering into the library....

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Gimme an "E"!

Seven strategies for supporting the "E" in young children's STEM learning....

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Designing a Sound-Reducing Wall

Students explore engineering with a fun challenge....

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The EDP-5E

A rethinking of the 5E replaces exploration with engineering design....

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Community-Based Engineering

A design task helps students identify and find solutions to a school-yard problem....

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Editor's Note: STEM

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

STEM Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials NGSS Teaching Strategies

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Answers to Teachers' Questions About the Next Generation Science Standards

Use this valuable instructional tool to differentiate instruction for all students....

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Design Dilemmas

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. The activities in this month’s issue support the development of the engineering and design process and assist students in acquiring and applying scientific knowledge....

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The Early Years: Integrating Design

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes an activity to engage children in designing a system to move water (or marbles) from one location to another....

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Formative Assessment Probes: Where Do I Put the Switch?

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses using formative assessment probes that may surface and challenge ideas confronted during the engineering design process....