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Case Study: Puttin’ On the Ritz: How to Put Science Into Cases
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This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This month’s issue discusses different ways of presenting science in…
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Creating opportunities for children to learn about animal characteristics enhances a life science unit.
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Using digital tools to support preschool science learning
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Scaly, Slimy Fun in Prekindergarten
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Preparing for the Next Generation Science Standards with local “herps”
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Outdoor experiences challenge children’s misconceptions about the needs of plants.
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How Do Plants and Animals Prepare for Winter?
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Local resources support an outdoor inquiry-based project.
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Guest Editorial: How to Integrate STEM Into Early Childhood Education
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An opinion piece highlighting excerpts from the new report STEM Starts Early: Grounding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Early Childhood, co-published by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and…
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Editor's Note: Revisiting the Framework: A Clear Pathway
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Early Years: What Other Colors Can Bean Seeds Be?
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. In this month’s issue students design a planting system to explore what seeds need to germinate (sprout) and grow into plants.
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Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Young Children’s Concept of a Plant
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This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue uses the “Is It a Plant?” formative assessment probe, which was developed to elicit primary students’ initial ideas about plants and the…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Animal Parents and Their Offspring
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. The activities in this month’s column use text-based materials, media, and role-playing activities to help students understand how animal behavior helps…
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The Poetry of Science: Science in the Garden
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Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month's issue explores pollination.
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Science 101: How Do Amphibians Breathe?
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how all animals breathe, including amphibians.
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Science 102: This Month’s Task: Bouncy Ball
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This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Area of a Circle Conundrum challenge from last month.
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Teaching Teachers: Inquiry in Inclusive Preschools
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This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. Preparing preservice teachers to plan and implement physical science learning centers
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