An Introduction to Heredity: Part 1

Journal Article | January 2018

Third-grade students learn about traits and how their combinations makes us unique.

An Introduction to Heredity: Part 2

Journal Article | January 2018

Students explore concepts related to heredity.

A Dazzling Journey to an Aquarium Ecosystem

Journal Article | January 2018

Using instructional technology engages students with close-up views of organisms.

Dance Like a Butterfly

Journal Article | January 2018

An integrated first-grade lesson.

Editor's Note: Observing Heredity

Journal Article | January 2018

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

The Early Years: Teaching Life Cycles Throughout the Year

Journal Article | January 2018

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s article shows how to introduce children to animals and their offspring commonly seen in children’s literature.

Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Students’ Ideas About Inherited Traits

Journal Article | January 2018

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue discusses the “Baby Mice” probe, which is designed for middle and high school students, but it can be used with grades 3–5 to elicit…

Teaching Through Trade Books: Investigating Heredity

Journal Article | January 2018

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Younger students must be able to recognize that animals or plants of the same species can be similar, but there is still variation within a species.…

The Poetry of Science: Comparing Cats

Journal Article | January 2018

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This issue investigates characteristics and traits of the lion and the house cat.

Science 101: If Evolution Is Based on “Survival of the Fittest,” Why Do Diseases Such as Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease Persist in the Human Population?

Journal Article | January 2018

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue answers the question while discussing genetics and evolution.

Science 102: Tricky Numbers

Journal Article | January 2018

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This issue presents a new challenge and answers the A Bunny of a Different Color challenge from last month.

Engineering Encounters: Goldilocks and the Engineers

Journal Article | January 2018

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This issue shares information about developing science discourse and understanding with kindergarten students.

Methods and Strategies: Drawing for Meaning

Journal Article | January 2018

Students develop three-dimensional skills through scientific drawings.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12: 2018

Journal Article | January 2018

Recently published books selected by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teachers Association.

Composting: A Problem, Place, or Project? Using the PBL Trifecta (PBL3) in the Classroom

Journal Article | January 2018

Combine problem-, place-, and phenomenon-based learning to engage students in a composting project.