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Whenever I start a new unit, some students consistently ask, “Why do we have to learn this?” How should I respond? —Kevin, District of Columbia “Why are we studying this?” “What good will this do…
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Teaching and Learning Through PBL-Informed Storylines
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The kindergarteners waited excitedly outside the door, anxious to see the toys my third graders created for them. My third graders were equally excited to share their toys and use science ideas to explain how their toys…
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Looking inside the student brain to enhance learning
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Understanding how a student’s brain works is vital to teaching and learning, says Kenneth Wesson, a neuroscience education consultant and vice president, international and western divisions, for Delta Education/School…
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Playing with magnets and learning about the property of materials
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Playing with magnets is a useful science activity in early childhood classrooms because it fosters conversation, exploration of materials, and learning to make predictions. Making a prediction means focusing on what you…
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All Connect Science Learning resources - Cloned
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In this column the President of SCST shares his views with JCST readers. This month’s issue focuses on the importance of teachers making sure that the seeds sown are viable, and that they can germinate and grow if they…