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Research and Teaching: WikiED: Using Web 2.0 Tools to Teach Content and Critical Thinking
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This article describes a course in which Web 2.0 tools were used to support the teaching-learning process, including the use of tagging and social bookmarking, academic resource management, and website collaboration and…
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The authors designed and implemented a first-year seminar in science course at the University of British Columbia to allow students to develop and improve their scientific writing and argumentation skills. They found…
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An integrative science unit combines science content on severe weather with the engineering design process.
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Straw Rockets Are Out of This World
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STEM activities for upper elementary students.
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Creative, inquiry-based lessons with buoys addressed STEM and science standards while promoting teamwork.
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Developing project-based learning experiences helps students direct their learning.
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An inquiry investigation about electromagnetism helps students understand and use scientific and engineering practices.
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Second graders design, build, test, and improve tools to map a waterway.
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Editor's Note: Engineering and Design
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Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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The Early Years: The STEM of Inquiry
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes a STEM activity that includes designing and using a tool.
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An opinion piece that aims to engage elementary teachers with key engineering components in the NGSS, including conceptual shifts, disciplinary core ideas, and practices to effectively wield the standards as a…
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Flying Machines
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This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue uses two fiction trade books to inspire students to design and test various flying machines.
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Formative Assessment Probes: Pendulums and Crooked Swings: Connecting Science and Engineering
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This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue explores the complementary nature of science and engineering in the elementary classroom.
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Science 101: What Causes Electromagnetic Induction?
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author discusses electromagnetic induction.
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Engineering Encounters: Minding Design Missteps
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This month's topic describes a watch list of misconceptions for beginning designers.
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