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Students use marker sparkers and graphic organizers to support science understanding....
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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....
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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...
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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....
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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....
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This article introduces a pedagogical approach to using technology to teach global warming....
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Students use food to enhance understanding of physical and chemical changes....
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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....
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Citizen Science International Pellet Watch
Scour local beaches for evidence of plastic resin pellets inadvertently released into our oceans....