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As he begins to discover the interesting rocks all around him, Spenser has many questions about what he finds. Given the differences in the rocks’ c...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Earth & Space Science Instructional Materials

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Any Questions?

Want to stimulate student curiosity? Let them ask the questions....

Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science Physics Inquiry

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Scope on the Skies: Those Long Summer Days

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses viewing the planets in the summertime....

Earth & Space Science

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Arguing History

Teaching historical scientific controversies to engage students in discourse and the nature of science....

Earth & Space Science Inquiry

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What's the Alternative?

Using model-evidence link diagrams to weigh alternative models in argumentation....

Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Inquiry

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Even More Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children’s Books to Guide Inquiry, K–5

Winner of the Gold EXCEL Award from Association Media & Publishing!“The number one compliment we hear from teachers is that the lessons are complete...

By Emily Morgan, Karen Ansberry

Elementary Earth & Space Science General Science Physical Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy Teacher Preparation

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Everyday Earth and Space Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching

What are the odds that a meteor will hit your house? Do you actually get more sunlight from Daylight Saving Time? Where do puddles go? By presenting e...

By Richard Konicek-Moran

Elementary Middle School Earth & Space Science Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Literacy Teacher Preparation