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The handy Reader's Guide unpacks the three key dimensions of the Framework—scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas in each specific discipline—allowing teachers, administrators, curriculum developers, universit...
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Clouds, Rain, Clouds Again: I Wonder Why (e-book)
This soothing book is the perfect invitation to a relaxed afternoon of cloud gazing. It starts by encouraging young readers to observe what clouds look like, from thin wisps to puffy air castles to giant faces. Then the story raises natural questions...
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Spenser and the Rocks: I Wonder Why
As he begins to discover the interesting rocks all around him, Spenser has many questions about what he finds. Given the differences in the rocks’ colors, sizes, shapes, and textures, there is much to learn about rocks! But that’s not all the cur...
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Spenser and the Rocks: I Wonder Why (e-book)
As he begins to discover the interesting rocks all around him, Spenser has many questions about what he finds. Given the differences in the rocks’ colors, sizes, shapes, and textures, there is much to learn about rocks! But that’s not all the cur...
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How Does the Wind Blow? I Wonder Why (e-book)
Wind is invisible, but watchful students can see how air in motion be detected by movement around them. This simple book introduces the different intensities of the wind, from gentle breezes that make flags flutter to powerful tornadoes that can lift...
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!...
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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!...
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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...
Book 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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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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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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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....
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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! ...
Journal Article
Developing a Scientific Argument
Modeling and practice help students build skills in oral and written discourse....
Journal Article
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....
Journal Article
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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An opinion piece from a former editor of Science and Children....
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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....
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Turning the Science Classroom Into a Courtroom: Engaging in Argument From Evidence
Put Goldilocks on trial to demonstrate the importance of stating a claim and defending it with supportive evidence....
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Examine a predator-prey relationship to remind students to consider the evidence before making an inference....
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The Practice of Critical Discourse in Science Classrooms
Engage students in science and engineering by providing opportunities for them to engage in conversation, critical discourse, and argumentation....
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Crushing Soda Cans: A Novel Way for Students to Explore Energy
Explore how the potential or kinetic energy of an object affects the force the object is capable of exerting on another....