A Global Perspective

Journal Article | March 2018

Fifth graders practice data collection as they examine soil.

Water Warriors

Journal Article | March 2018

Students act as stewards of the environment and learn valuable skills in the process.

Editor’s Note: Citizen Science

Journal Article | March 2018

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

The Poetry of Science: Science Is Us!

Journal Article | March 2018

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month discusses a poem in relation to citizen science.

The Early Years: Introducing Children to Phenology

Journal Article | March 2018

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue shares an activity meant to provide children with the experiences of collecting data by making observations in…

Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Students’ Ideas About Watersheds

Journal Article | March 2018

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. Water-quality monitoring engages students in learning about watersheds and watershed stewardship. Before introducing the concept of a watershed, find out…

Teaching Through Trade Books: Beneath Our Feet

Journal Article | March 2018

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Through the activities in this month’s column, younger students can understand how changes on Earth occur over time and that humans have an impact on…

Teaching Teachers: Learning From Failure

Journal Article | March 2018

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. This month's article includes insights from a university and STARBASE ONE partnership program.

Science 101: How Does a Thermos “Know” to Keep Hot Liquids Hot and Cold Liquids Cold?

Journal Article | March 2018

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses heat transfer.

Science 102: Frozen Coke

Journal Article | March 2018

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This issue presents a new challenge and answers the A Faucet Phenomenon challenge from last month.

Engineering Encounters: The Giant Problem

Journal Article | March 2018

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This issue shares information about using design thinking to explore thermal conductivity.

Methods and Strategies: Reading With a Purpose

Journal Article | March 2018

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. Young students learn science and literacy through the Strategic Research Cycle.

Engineering Partnerships

Journal Article | March 2018

Partner with a scientist to tackle a classic engineering challenge with a twist.

The Evolution of a Partnership

Journal Article | March 2018

Collaborate with a scientist and researcher and use authentic data to clarify evolutionary concepts.

Bridging the Gap Between “Rocks for Jocks" and the Mars Sample Return Program

Journal Article | March 2018

Increase student interest in science with a multidisciplinary project and NASA’s Curiosity rover.