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Journal Article
Mobile geospatial technologies enable high school students to engage in authentic scientific data collection and analysis that promote spatial-thinking and reasoning skills, as well as problem-solving in a school’s local environment. We developed a...
By James Carrigan, Alec Bodzin, Thomas Hammond, Scott Rutzmoser, Kate Popejoy, and William Farina
Journal Article
Find out how the Detroit Zoological Society partnered with local organizations to create Celebrate Urban Backyards, which engages afterschool educators and students in hands-on, inquiry-based programs and activities focused on their urban environme...
By Claire Lannoye-Hall and Zahraa Aljebori
Blog Post
Global Thinking Inside and Outside the Classroom
Dynamic Equilibrium. These two words represent what is essential in teaching Earth science: the idea that forces are constantly working against one another, but often do so in ways that nearly counteract one another....
By Cindy Workosky
Journal Article
Students act as stewards of the environment and learn valuable skills in the process....
Journal Article
Editor’s Note: Citizen Science
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
Journal Article
The Early Years: Introducing Children to Phenology
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue shares an activity meant to provide children with the experiences of collecting data by making observations in nature over time and connecting with...
Journal Article
Formative Assessment Probes: Uncovering Students’ Ideas About Watersheds
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. Water-quality monitoring engages students in learning about watersheds and watershed stewardship. Before introducing the concept of a watershed, find out whether your students have formed...