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The Poetry of Science: Think It, Build It, Make It

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: Think It, Build It, Make It

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This issue discusses inventing with technology....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Engineering Encounters: Optimizing Your K–5 Engineering Design Challenge

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Engineering Encounters: Optimizing Your K–5 Engineering Design Challenge

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue discusses the optimizations that will serve to inform readers of seven recommendations for optimizing an engineering lesson....

Early Childhood Elementary Engineering Lesson Plans Pedagogy Professional Learning old

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Learning to Read the Earth and Sky: Explorations Supporting the NGSS, Grades 6–12

Is it time to refresh the way you think about teaching Earth science? Learning to Read the Earth and Sky is the multifaceted resource you need to bring authentic science—and enthusiasm—into your classroom. It offers inspiration for reaching beyon...

By Russ Colson, Mary Colson

High School Informal Education Middle School Earth & Space Science Crosscutting Concepts Lesson Plans NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy

Editor's Note: Teaching Energy Is Compelling

Journal Article

Editor's Note: Teaching Energy Is Compelling

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

Physical Science Physics Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies

The Poetry of Science: Light and Sound

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: Light and Sound

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This month's issue discusses sound....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

The Poetry of Science: What Do Scientists Do?

Journal Article

The Poetry of Science: What Do Scientists Do?

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways....

Elementary General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

Editor's Note: Natural Hazards

Journal Article

Editor's Note: Natural Hazards

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

Elementary Earth & Space Science Learning Progression Lesson Plans

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