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Introductory science, math, and engineering courses often have problems related to student engagement, achievement, and course completion. To begin examining these issues in greater depth, this pilot study compared…
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Point of View: Diversity in STEM: Doctor, Heal Thyself
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue calls on STEM professionals to take three simple steps toward diversifying the STEM workforce.
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Two-Year Community: Integrating Undergraduate Research at Two-Year Colleges
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Because community colleges contain smaller class sizes, agile course structures, and faculty dedicated to best practice approaches, these institutions are inherently capable of developing more student research platforms…
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Case Study: Formulating Questions That Address Student Misconceptions in a Case Study
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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. The idea that misconceptions must be addressed to improve learning is…
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Fifth graders focus on unique properties of matter to separate a mixture.
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A STEAM activity has students paint with the power of chemical reactions.
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Are Clouds a Solid, Liquid, or Gas?
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Confronting fifth graders’ misconceptions about states of matter and the water cycle
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Modifying a “well-worn” activity to explore matter classification
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Developing young scientists’ understanding of matter begins with an exploration of properties.
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Eclipses Across the Curriculum
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The 2017 Great American Total Solar Eclipse coming up in August provides many opportunities for integrated lessons.
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Editor's Note: Small Pieces of Matter
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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The Early Years: Mixing Materials
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses how students can observe the properties of matter and document changes as materials are mixed.
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Poetry of Science: What’s the Matter?
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Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. Students identify the ways in which matter is described and classified in this month's poem.
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Matter All Around Us
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s activities allow students to develop an “understanding of observable properties of materials [which] is developed by … analysis and…
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Science 101: Why Does It Take Longer to Boil Potatoes at High Altitudes?
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue looks at why water boils at different temperatures at different altitudes.
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