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Using Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Strategy to Improve Student Learning

This past school year, I used claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) statements to show three-dimensional learning in my classroom. Several tools are available for doing this, but the one my students like is the CER Graphic Organizer and Transition Words L...

By Cindy Workosky

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Using the Crosscutting Concepts to Scaffold Student Thinking

At the recent NSTA National Conference in Los Angeles, three-dimensional learning was, of course, a major topic of discussion. When those discussions focus on classroom instruction, though, the crosscutting concepts are often the forgotten dimension....

By Cindy Workosky

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Editor's Note: Small Pieces of Matter

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

Elementary Chemistry Physical Science Disciplinary Core Ideas

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The Early Years: Mixing Materials

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses how students can observe the properties of matter and document changes as materials are mixed....

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Chemistry Physical Science

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Safer Science: Preventing Alcohol-Based Laboratory Fires

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses why teachers performing lab demonstrations involving flammables should closely follow current legal standards and better professional...

High School Chemistry Labs Safety

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Safer Science: Safer Use of Toxic Chemicals

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the use of moderately or highly toxic chemicals....

High School Chemistry Labs Safety

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Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Students' Concept of Matter

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s probe can be used to elicit young children's ideas about matter. The probe reveals commonly held ideas elementary students have about the types of objects, materials, and su...

Early Childhood Elementary Chemistry Assessment Pedagogy

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Safer Science: Safer Reproductive Health in Science Labs

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses reproductive hazards in the science classroom....

High School Chemistry Equity Labs Safety