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Methods and Strategies: Teaching the Nature of Science to Elementary Students

Science and Children—January 2018

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shares activities so that elementary students can learn about Nature of Science. When effectively integrated into inquiry investigations through proper scaffolding, elementary students can deeply learn Nature of Science.

Earth & Space Science General Science Crosscutting Concepts Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Multicultural New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Elementary Preschool

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