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Teaching Through Trade Books: Figuring Out Food Chains
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s issue students investigate and construct models of food chains or food webs to help them grasp the core idea.
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Teaching through Trade Books: Rocking Around the Rock Cycle
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“What type of rock is this?” is a common question spoken by all children at some point in their young lives. Many students have rocks of all shapes and sizes in their “collections.” In this column, young students will…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Let's Try It Out in the Air
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s issue, the lessons challenge students' common misconception that air is "nothing." Students participate in activities, collect evidence…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Energy Makes Things Happen
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue attempts to shed light on the topic of energy.
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Science Sampler: Using trade books to improve science education
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For students to be successful in science, they must be able to examine information, make predictions, and comprehend what they are reading (Miller 2006). By incorporating trade books, (such as fictional story books,…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Taking Note of Natural Resources
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The idea of “going green” or being aware of and reducing our impact on natural resources is receiving a lot of attention these days. Schools are starting to employ “green” practices and are soliciting help from the…
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What Can an Animal Do?: I Wonder Why (e-book)
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This lively book proves that an animal can do all kinds of things! It encourages children to notice the characteristics and behavior of a world of different creatures: from gnawing, swimming beavers to spinning,…
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