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Sparking Old and New Ideas

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Sparking Old and New Ideas

Students use marker sparkers and graphic organizers to support science understanding....

Graduating STEM Competent and Confident Teachers: The Creation of a STEM Certificate for Elementary Education Majors

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Graduating STEM Competent and Confident Teachers: The Creation of a STEM Certificate for Elementary Education Majors

A collaborative of STEM and education faculty developed a STEM certificate aimed at elementary education majors. Initial assessment results showed significant gains in confidence and competence on the basis of knowledge test items....

The Early Years: Drawing Movement

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The Early Years: Drawing Movement

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes how drawing can help assess what children understand about physical actions and teach children about using drawing to reflect o...

Formative Assessment Probes: Birthday Candles: Visually Representing Ideas

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Formative Assessment Probes: Birthday Candles: Visually Representing Ideas

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses using visual representations to support students' explanations....

Valuing Little Steps Toward Inquiry

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Valuing Little Steps Toward Inquiry

This article shows how taking small steps toward practicing scientific inquiry can shift the way teachers present core ideas and encourage students to communicate their scientific understanding....

A Hidden GEM

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A Hidden GEM

This article introduces a pedagogical approach to using technology to teach global warming....

Chemistry Cook-Off

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Chemistry Cook-Off

Students use food to enhance understanding of physical and chemical changes....

The New Teacher's Toolbox: Mastering Classroom Management (Part 2)

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The New Teacher's Toolbox: Mastering Classroom Management (Part 2)

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses classroom management....

Citizen Science International Pellet Watch

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Citizen Science International Pellet Watch

Scour local beaches for evidence of plastic resin pellets inadvertently released into our oceans....

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