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Journal Article

So Many Words, So Little Time

Exploring maker spaces, engineering, and more ...

By Pamela Segal, Montana McCormick

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: Poetry in Motion

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Journal Article

Engineering Spinners

A study of tops allowed third graders to explore the toys of past generations while learning about engineering design....

Elementary Physical Science 5E

Journal Article

Fraught With Friction

Supporting second-grade students’ thinking using the PEOE strategy...

Elementary Mathematics Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices

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Pushes, Pulls, and Playgrounds

Learning forces and motion through nonfiction texts and exploration on the playground...

Early Childhood Elementary Preschool Physical Science

Journal Article

Just Roll With It

Incorporating engineering into third-grade science...

Elementary Engineering Physics Lesson Plans NGSS

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Engineering Encounters: Balancing Engineering and Science Instruction

This column describes creating a classroom culture for engineering. This issue describes how to teach third graders about balanced and unbalanced forces....

Elementary Engineering Physical Science STEM

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Science 101: What’s Wrong With “For Every Action, There is an Equal and Opposite Reaction”?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue explores Newton's third law of motion....

Elementary Disciplinary Core Ideas

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Teaching Teachers: Evolving the Physics Mindset

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. Changing perceptions and attitudes toward the teaching and learning of physical science...

Elementary Physical Science STEM Assessment Curriculum Inquiry NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Professional Learning old

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Methods and Strategies: Scaffolding for Failure

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This issue helps students navigate Engineering Design Failure. ...

Early Childhood Elementary Disciplinary Core Ideas Engineering Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Good News for Post-Secondary Educators

The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue. ...

By David Wojnowski, PhD, Elizabeth Allan, PhD

Journal Article

Technology Meets Pedagogy: Comparing Classroom Response Systems

The author of this article explores the impact of different student response systems in successive years in a general education human biology course. ...

By Andrew J. Petto

Book Chapter

Rainwater Analysis, Grade 5: STEM Road Map for Elementary School (Book Sample)

What if you could challenge your fifth graders to design rainwater recycling systems to provide water for a fictional community garden? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Rainwater Analysis outlines a journey that wi...

Book Chapter

Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science, Volume 3: 32 New Matter and Energy Formative Assessment Probes (Book Sample)

Have you been wanting to probe your students’ thinking about major concepts in matter and energy? Have you been wishing for formative assessment tools in both English and Spanish? Then this is the book you’ve been waiting for. Like the other ...