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NSTA Kids

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!Winner of the REVERE Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Life Science Multilingual Learners Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Next Time You See a Firefly (e-book)

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!Winner of the REVERE Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Firefly (Hardcover)

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!Winner of the REVERE Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Life Science Multilingual Learners Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Firefly sample chapter

Fireflies are one of the most fascinating insects because of their ability to produce light inside their bodies. Have you ever wondered why fireflies flash?This sample from Next Time You See a Firefly gives you a tease of what the whole books is abou...

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Firefly sample chapter

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Spenser and the Rocks sample

In this sample of Spenser and the Rocks: I Wonder Why, Spenser has a rock collection. He notices that the rocks were different in other ways besides color. Come learn with Spenser about rocks!...

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Clouds, Rain, Clouds Again sample

You may not like a rainy day. But rain is water, and water is needed. Find out why in this sample of Clouds, Rain, Clouds Again: I Wonder Why....

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How Does the Wind Blow sample

There are times when the air moves a bit faster than a light breeze. It moves fast enough to bend small twigs on trees and bushes. It flutters the leaves on trees. This is just a tease of what you can read about in How Does the Wind Blow? I Wonder Wh...

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Students Teaching Students: Jigsawing Through an Environmental Biology Course

The environmental biology course discussed in this chapter was designed for non- science majors, most of whom were preservice elementary education students. Instruction in the course is designed around the constructivist teaching model based on inqui...

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Up, Up in a Balloon sample

This sample of Up, Up in a Balloon: I Wonder Why gives you a little tease of what the book is about....

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Environments of Our Earth: I Wonder Why sample

In this sample from Environments of Our Earth: I Wonder Why, come learn about the desert environment....

eBook

Up, Up in a Balloon: I Wonder Why (e-book)

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!...

NSTA Kids

Up, Up in a Balloon: I Wonder Why

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! ...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Aerospace Instructional Materials

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Developing a Scientific Argument

Modeling and practice help students build skills in oral and written discourse....

Journal Article

Any Questions?

Want to stimulate student curiosity? Let them ask the questions....

Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science Physics Inquiry

Journal Article

Using Language Positively

How to encourage negotiation in the classroom: Language behaviors that teachers use in the classroom determine who can talk, under what conditions, and for how long. These behaviors can be used effectively in the science classroom....

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Advocating Through Argumentation

Supporting claims with evidence helps students develop an understanding of the impact of extinction....

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Negotiating the Way to Inquiry

Encouraging negotiation early in the year promotes scientific communication....

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Hamsters, Picture Books, and Engineering Design

A STEM unit teaches primary students about engineering design....

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Editor's Note: Looking Forward

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

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Guest Editorial: A Look Back

An opinion piece from a former editor of Science and Children....

Journal Article

Teaching Through Trade Books: 3-2-1 Blast Off

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue has students investigating space travel by designing their own rockets and manipulating variables to determine if the rocket's performance changes....

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The Early Years: Pondering Strawberries

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue talks about students growing plants and discussing evidence for how plants reproduce....

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Formative Assessment Probes: Is It a Solid? Claim Cards and Argumentation

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses students' ideas about solids and the macroscopic properties they use to decide whether a material is a solid....

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Methods and Strategies: Greenteam: A Community Collaboration Celebrates Environmental Science

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue describes a science ecology club and an environmental education family science night....

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Science 101: What Is the Difference Between Solids and Liquids?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the definitions of solids and liquids....