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Teaching through Trade: Life-Cycle Science
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The lifecycle of the butterfly is commonly taught at the elementary level. This month's column focuses on the book Waiting for Wings. Background information and activities for grades K-3 and 4-6 are included.
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Q: How can I convey the very long times involved in the history of the Earth and life on Earth?
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Science Shorts: Larger Than Life—Introducing Magnifiers
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Even simple technologies can provide important support for the inquiry process. Hand lenses and other magnifiers are ubiquitous technologies in the science classroom. In the following activity, children learn how to use…
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Engineering in the Life Sciences, 9–12 (e-book)
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When the authors of this book took part in Project INFUSE, the National Science Foundation–funded teacher development program, they noticed something. Life science teachers were highly receptive to engineering ideas…
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Science Sampler: Field Journals—Bringing the past to life
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In this activity, students travel back in time as explorers to collect scientific information on plant and animal life during various geological eras. The author uses the book, The Deep Time Diaries as way to bring…
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Breathing New Life Into Elementary Science Preservice Teacher Education
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NSTA Standards for Science Teacher Preparation
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NSTA Standards for Science Teacher Preparation The NSTA/ASTE 2020 Science Standards for Teacher Preparation are now effective. These standards are intended to be used by science teacher preparation programs in preparing for accreditation or program design. These standards can also serve as a guide for state agencies…
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Science Sampler: Bees in the news—Connecting classroom science to real-life issues
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While news articles are commonly used as resources for teaching and learning in language arts classes, their use in science classrooms is often limited. In this article, the authors share their experiences (in Ming’s…