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Editor's Note: Structure and Function

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

Engineering General Science STEM Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Lesson Plans

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Engineering Encounters: Think It, Design It, Build It, Test It, Refine It

A unit on water quality ends with a water filtration engineering design activity....

Elementary Engineering STEM Citizen Science

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The Early Years: Exploring Systems

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue describes a lesson that connects acro...

Early Childhood Elementary Engineering Crosscutting Concepts

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Engineering Encounters: Elephant Trunks and Dolphin Tails

An elephant-trunk design challenge introduces students to engineering for animals....

Elementary Engineering Life Science STEM Lesson Plans Interdisciplinary Professional Learning old

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Engineering Encounters: Blasting Off With Engineering

Toy testing creatively engages fifth-grade students in engineering design....

Elementary Engineering STEM

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Engineering Encounters: How to Develop an Engineering Design Task

Create your own design activity in seven steps....

Early Childhood Elementary Engineering Lesson Plans Pedagogy

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Science 101: How Do We Use Calculus in Science?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue describes the role of calculus in science classes....

Elementary Middle School Engineering Mathematics Professional Learning old

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Engineering Encounters: The Tightrope Challenge

When confronted with a robotics engineering task, fourth-grade students develop growth mindsets....

Elementary Engineering STEM Science and Engineering Practices