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Investigating Axial Seamount: Using Student-Generated Models to Understand Plate Tectonics
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Teach students to use their own models as tools for constructing a scientific explanation of a natural phenomenon.
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Using coherent storylines to explain phenomena.
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Feet Wet, Hands Dirty: Engaging Students in Science Teaching and Learning With Stream Investigations
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Stream investigation and restoration projects offer unique experiential opportunities to engage students in outdoor learning experiences that are relevant to the communities in which they live. These experiences promote…
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Adaptations create science conventions that avoid the typical pitfalls of science fair time.
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Celebrating Science With the Community
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An approach to science fairs intended to create learning celebrations.
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First-grade students learn, talk, and write about light.
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Primary students explore connections between science and writing.
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The Early Years: Classroom Memories
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue provides an activity to encourage students to reflect on their actions and thought processes.
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Editor's Note: Creating Meaningful Products
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Teaching Through Trade Books: What We Do With Ideas
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue focuses on allowing students to expand their thinking around simple objects and ideas while maintaining a science focus.
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The Poetry of Science: Sinking and Floating
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Build literacy in playful, meaningful ways with sinking and floating.
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Science 101: What Constitutes a Good Science Project
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the elements of a good science project.
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This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers The Speed of Light challenge from last month.
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Engineering Encounters: Designing Healthy Ice Pops
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This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue shares information about a STEM enrichment project for second graders that incorporates nutrition and design principles.
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Methods and Strategies: Science Storybooks
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This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses using Giverny Award winners to engage elementary students in science.
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