Science 101: How Do We Determine "Cause and Effect?" | NSTA

Science 101: How Do We Determine "Cause and Effect?"

Science and Children—November 2014

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how cause and effect relates to science instruction.

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