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The Early Years: Composting With Children

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue introduces students to the concept of...

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Formative Assessment Probes: Is It Erosion or Weathering?

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. The formative assessment probe in this month’s issue can be used as an initial elicita...

Elementary Earth & Space Science Assessment Disciplinary Core Ideas

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Three-Dimensional Instruction: Using a New Type of Teaching in the Science Classroom

Integrate the three dimensions of the NGSS to figure out phenomena and design solutions to problems. ...

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Teacher's Toolkit: Bridging the Three Dimensions of the NGSS Using the Nature of Science

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue describes a process for modifying and implem...

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Editor's Note: STEM

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

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Guide to Implementing the NGSS

A Framework for K-12 Science Education and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) describe a new vision for science learning and teaching that is ca...

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Methods and Strategies: The Future of Farming

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue describes an integrated, multidisciplinary unit that ...

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