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Methods and Strategies: Using Argument-Based Inquiry Strategies for STEM Infused Science Teaching

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Methods and Strategies: Using Argument-Based Inquiry Strategies for STEM Infused Science Teaching

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This article focuses on an argument-based inquiry (ABI) approach to a fourth-grade unit on waves. A fourth-grade teacher included multiple opportunities for students to rea...

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Disequilibrium: A Balancing Act

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Disequilibrium: A Balancing Act

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month’s discrepant event helps students identify and develop an understanding of the simple relationships between various components of a system. Students will find th...

Middle School Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

Food and Energy for All: Turning a Demonstration Into an Inquiry Activity

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Food and Energy for All: Turning a Demonstration Into an Inquiry Activity

Explore the reactants of photosynthesis to explain that they are raw materials and not food....

Middle School Biology Life Science Inquiry

Disequilibrium: A Human Circuit

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Disequilibrium: A Human Circuit

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month’s discrepant event involves creating a human circuit using gadgets....

Middle School Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

Science 102: Raindrops Keep Falling Answer

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Science 102: Raindrops Keep Falling Answer

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue answers the Raindrops Keep Falling challenge from last month....

Elementary Middle School Earth & Space Science Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena

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Next Time You See a Cloud (Library binding)

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!>Next time you want to see a show, go outside and look at the sky. The clouds will put on a show for you with their ever-changing shapes and sizes. This book reveals some fascinating science b...

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Science 102: Raindrops Keep Falling

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Science 102: Raindrops Keep Falling

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Elucidating challenge from last month....

Elementary Middle School Earth & Space Science Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena

Disequilibrium: Forming Clouds in the Classroom

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Disequilibrium: Forming Clouds in the Classroom

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month’s discrepant event allows students to model condensation, the portion of the hydrologic cycle in which water vapor condenses into liquid form and creates a cloud....

Middle School Earth & Space Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

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