Family Science Day

Journal Article | June 2014

A family science event engages a community in STEAM exploration.

Big Project, Small Leaders

Journal Article | June 2014

A creek restoration project led by fifth-grade students affects the whole community.

Informal Science Learning in the Formal Classroom

Journal Article | June 2014

Creating a quality partnership with informal science institutions.

It's a Zoo Out There!

Journal Article | June 2014

A school collaborates with community partners to support authentic inquiry.

Editor's Note: Outside Resources

Journal Article | June 2014

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Guest Editorial: Embracing Informal Science Resources

Journal Article | June 2014

An opinion piece about the value of informal science learning experiences.

Teaching Through Trade Books: Will It Sink or Will It Float?

Journal Article | June 2014

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s trade books and accompanying activities help students investigate the concept of sinking and floating in more depth.

The Early Years: Inviting Parents to School

Journal Article | June 2014

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses ways to help parents get involved in preschool science end engineering programs.

Science 101: Why Are Hippos Unguligrades?

Journal Article | June 2014

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the difference between plantigrades, digitigrades, and unguligrades.

Research Roundup: 2014 Summer Reading Suggestions

Journal Article | June 2014

These reading suggestions are compiled by ASTE, NARST, and NSELA.

Methods and Strategies: Extending the Classroom

Journal Article | June 2014

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses tips for planning successful field trips.

Engineering Encounters: Can a Student Really Do What Engineers Do?

Journal Article | June 2014

Teaching second graders about properties using filter design within a 5E learning cycle.

Astrobiology: Explorations in Earth and Life Science

Journal Article | June 2014

Explore the fundamental conditions that make life possible on Earth and the creatures that inhabit its most extreme environments as you consider the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

Letters! We Get Letters

Journal Article | June 2014

Correspond with a scientist to strengthen students' writing and questioning skills while humanizing the people behind the profession.

Including Students in a Model of the Earth, Moon, and Sun System

Journal Article | June 2014

Model the phases of the Moon and other astronomy concepts with this hands-on approach that will keep students on their toes.