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Two-Year Community: A 3+8 Model of Undergraduate Research for Community College STEM Majors
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This article describes the implementation of an innovative undergraduate research model for students attending a two-year institution. It gives students an opportunity to engage in undergraduate research at nearby four-…
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Case Study: Testing With Case Studies
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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. This month’s issue discusses using case studies to test for knowledge…
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Inviting Engineering Into the Science Lab
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Two guided-inquiry lessons display the integration of NGSS engineering practices into traditional elementary labs.
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An interdisciplinary classroom study provides fifth graders with opportunities to explore the properties of soil.
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Blade Structure and Wind Turbine Function
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Third and fifth graders co-investigate and co-design wind turbine blades and voltage output.
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Bringing Your Classroom to Life
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Exploring the relationship between structure and function in living things.
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Collaborating to improve teacher STEM preparation.
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12
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Books published in 2014.
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Editor's Note: Structure and Function
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Every Part Has a Purpose
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s issue students explore the structure and function of designed objects, introducing them to the world of engineering.
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The Early Years: Getting Messy With Matter
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue shows how students experience painting on a variety of surfaces and compare their observations of the paint…
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Safety First: Safer Science Explorations for Young Children
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This article discusses preparation for science exploration safety for preK through grade 2.
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Formative Assessment Probes: Soil and Dirt: The Same or Different?
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This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue explores children's commonly held ideas about soil.
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Engineering Encounters: Am I Really Teaching Engineering to Elementary Students?
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Lessons from an environmental engineering summer camp for first and second graders.
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Methods and Strategies: Bringing the Outside In
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This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this month’s issue students learn ecology through the study of native plants.
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