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A kindergarten inquiry into life science occurs just outside the classroom window.
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Junior BioBlitz Takes Learning Outside
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Fourth graders learn about local biodiversity by working with local experts and nature enthusiasts.
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An elementary science summer day camp uses high school mentors to get students excited about science.
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How to safely observe the Sun with young children
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Dispelling myths about viewing eclipses
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12
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Recently published books selected by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teachers Association.
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The Early Years: Exploring Biodiversity
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. The objective in this month’s issue is to introduce children to the diversity of plant life in a given area through a plant…
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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The Poetry of Science: Citizen Science
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Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Talking about this poem shows how regular people can join with scientists to study nature and observe patterns that provide significant data.
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Adaptations for Survival
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue has students experience nature by examining how seeds are transported from one location to another or consider what it takes for…
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Science 101: Does the Weather Affect Your Body?
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue focuses on three major weather factors and how they affect the human body—temperature, humidity, and air pressure.
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Science 102: Triple–Dog Dare Ya
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This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Raindrops Keep Falling challenge from last month.
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Engineering Encounters: Building Technological Literacy With Philosophy and Nature of Technology
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This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this issue the authors discuss a design project they have used with upper elementary students (grades 4–6). They note ways to engage…
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Challenge students to design a spacesuit that can maintain a safe temperature for astronauts who are working in space.
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Use an NGSS-based lesson to help students understand what causes solar eclipses.
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