All General Science resources

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First and fourth graders collaborate on a citizen science project to locate and research animals found in their school yard....

Elementary General Science Technology Citizen Science Literacy

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The Poetry of Science: Science Is Us!

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month discusses a poem in relation to citizen science....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

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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...

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Teaching Teachers: Learning From Failure

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. This month's article includes insights from a university and STARBASE ONE partnership program....

Elementary General Science Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Methods and Strategies: Reading With a Purpose

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. Young students learn science and literacy through the Strategic Research Cycle....

Elementary General Science Assessment Curriculum Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Equity Literacy

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Integrating Technology: Web Conferencing for Student Engagement

This column shares how teachers use technology for assessment, student learning, or classroom management. Many classrooms are not located close to universities or research facilities, which reduces the available number of possible guest speakers from...

Middle School General Science Technology Careers

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Guest Editorial: Elementary Engineering: What Is the Focus?

An opinion piece about elementary engineering....

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The Poetry of Science: Let’s Make a Robot

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month robotics and trial-and-error in science is discussed....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

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Teaching Teachers: Designing an NGSS Learning Pathway

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. How informal institutions can help teachers implement the NGSS...

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Science 101: Why Do Helicopters Always Have Two Blades, and How Does That Help Cats?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses torque....

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Book Chapter

Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 1, Second Edition: 25 Formative Assessment Probes (Book Sample)

This is the newest book in the bestselling Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. Like the first edition of volume 1, this book helps pinpoint what your students know (or think they know) so you can monitor their learning and adjust your teachin...

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