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Journal Article |
The Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) under-score the importance of including engineering design process (EDP) within the science curriculum. The Framework and the…
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Journal Article |
There has been a focus on improving teachers’ views of nature of science for decades. The method in which researchers improve views of nature of science, however, varies greatly. This study aimed to improve elementary…
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Journal Article |
Activities designed to teach preschool children about the human body.
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Book Chapter |
The authors begin the chapter with an assessment of the current state of science teaching and learning in elementary schools. This is followed by an examination of our collaborative work with elementary teachers. The…
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Science for Elementary Educators
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Science for Elementary Educators is a multidisciplinary, interactive learning course developed for the science instruction of childhood education majors. The course described here is a model for science education reform…
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Journal Article |
How many of our students come to the classroom with little background knowledge about the world around them and how things work? To help students develop conceptual understanding and explore the design process, the…
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The Effect of Science Education Classes on Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Attitudes About Science
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This study examined the attitudes toward science of elementary preservice teachers at a large public university in Texas. The study utilized a version of the well-established Test of ScienceRelated Attitudes (TOSRA) to…
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Elementary Science Study Groups
Journal Article |
Initially, the main purpose of the science study group was to make science teaching and learning more exciting and available. This goal has been accomplished. The continuing goal is to maintain the excitement—members…
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Crowdfunding for Elementary Science Educators
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A way to bridge the gap between curriculum needs and financial support.