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Closing the Gap

Laboratory experiences, and not just textbooks, are the best way to provide equal learning opportunities for all....

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Science 101: How Do We Figure Out What Happened to the Earth in the Past?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the layers of the Earth....

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Safer Science: SDS: Step One to Safety

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the new system of classification and labeling of chemicals....

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Exploring Biodiversity's Big Ideas in Your School Yard

Exploring biodiversity in your school yard is an excellent way to engage students in learning about the natural world and provides them with skills and knowledge that will support students to successfully understand ecosystems....

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Methods and Strategies: Poor, Poor Pluto

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this month’s issue teachers develop a research project surrounding Pluto's lost planetary status....

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Powerful Learning Tools for ELLs

Using native language, familiar examples, and concept mapping to teach English language learners....

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Editor's Note: The History of Our Planet

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

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The Early Years: Water Leaves "Footprints"

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses an activity to help students learn how water shapes the Earth's surface....

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The Human Impact on Biodiversity: A Case Study With Corn

Explore how agricultural practices affect biodiversity....

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Science 2.0: Paper Slide Videos

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue explores making paper slide videos in which students collaborate to publish creative, low-tech video projects that demonstrate their understanding of science concepts....

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Our Watery World: Teaching Middle School Students About Biodiversity

Explore local natural areas to reinforce the importance of water to life on Earth....

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Washed Away!

Fourth graders model water's role in changing Earth's surface....

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The New Teacher's Toolbox: Your First Conference

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue offers strategies for a beneficial conference experience....

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Digging Into Rocks With Young Children

An investigation uncovers student knowledge of rocks while laying a foundation for scientific understanding....