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Point of View: Taking a Cue From Neuroscience
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This article encourages teachers to use emerging scientific evidence to change classroom culture—accept the evidence…
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Two-Year Community: Introduction From New Two-Year Community Column Editor, Apryl Nenortas
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Meet our new Two-Year Community column editor by reading her introduction and learning about her vision for the column.
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Two-Year Community: Undergraduate Research at a Two-Year College: A Team Approach
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An individual faculty can mentor students doing undergraduate research. Such an endeavor represents a substantial commitment of time and effort on the part of the faculty who would like to mentor a substantial number of…
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Case Study: Crazy About Cryptids: An Ecological Hunt for Nessie and Other Legendary Creatures
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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 hybrid case has three overarching and interrelated goals. First,…
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A teacher shares his experience implementing the Next Generation Science Standards, from struggle to success.
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Ways to make the most of planetarium field trips for first-grade students.
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Seeing the Solar System Through Two Perspectives
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Primary students explore Earth and space science by modeling and observing patterns.
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Embodying Earth's Place in the Solar System
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Upper elementary students investigate seasonal constellations using software and model them with their bodies.
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Third-grade students examine ancient organisms in modern times.
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Fourth-grade students embark on an archaeological investigation.
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Editor's Note: Earth's Place in the Universe—Understanding Develops Over Time
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Sunrise, Sunset, and Shadows
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue discusses how making observations and collecting data about sunrise and sunset can help students develop an understanding of Earth's…
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The Early Years: The Earth-Sun System
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has children measuring the length of their shadow at two different times of the day to learn about how the…
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Formative Assessment Probes: Mountaintop Fossil: A Puzzling Phenomenon
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This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue describes using formative assement probes to uncover several ways of thinking about the puzzling discovery of a marine fossil on top of a…
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Safety First: Preventing Allergic Reactions
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the importance of being aware of (and prepared for) the different types of allergy symptoms.
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