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Integrating Science and Engineering Practices in an Inquiry-Based Lesson on Wind-Powered Cars

Construct a wind-powered car to reinforce science content and practices....

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The <i>Next Generation Science Standards</i> and the Life Sciences

Using the life sciences, this article first reviews essential features of the NRC Framework for K–12 Science Education that provided a foundation for the new standards. Second, the article describes the important features of life science standards ...

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Indoor-Outdoor Science

A kindergarten science curriculum develops life science investigations in and around school. ...

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Making Connections Through Conversation

First graders explore the circle of life through observations of animals in their habitats....

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Tried and True: Rock 'n' Roll: An Inquiry Investigation of Stone-Based Construction Materials

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue discusses an inquiry-based activity that gets students excited about a unit on rocks....

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Teacher's Toolkit: Troubleshooting: A Bridge That Connects Engineering Design and Scientific Inquiry

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue discusses how to troubleshoot during the design process....

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Compost: The Rot Thing for Our Earth

A yearlong classroom project encourages scientific practices and knowledge about ecology....

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Watershed Waypoints: Using GPS and GIS to Learn About Watershed Features

Explore your local watershed with the help of GPS technology to map topography....

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The New Teacher's Toolbox: Breaking the Midwinter Monotony

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses how to keep students engaged throughout the winter months....

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Does What I Eat and Drink Affect My Teeth?

A trip to the Philippines inspires a 5E learning cycle that connects common acids and bases to dental health for students....

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Deep Space Detectives

This article describes the High-Adventure Science curriculum unit "Is There Life in Space?", which is a free online investigation that helps students see how scientists use modern tools to locate planets around distant stars and explore the possibili...

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Safer Science: Pay Attention to Lab Occupancy Load

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses lab occupancy load....

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Editor's Note: Life Cycles

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

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Editor's Roundtable: Puzzled by ETS?

Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....