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Science 101: What, Exactly, Is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the Heisenberg uncertainty principle....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Physics Professional Learning

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Science 102: This Month’s Task: Pennies From Heaven

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Disappearing Halves challenge...

Elementary High School Middle School Physical Science Inquiry

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Science 101: What’s Going on When You Mix Colors?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue helps teachers to understand color mixing so that th...

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning

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Engineering Encounters: What Makes a Superhero “Super”?

Creating a classroom culture for engineering. Graphic novels inspire a gravity investigation....

Elementary Physical Science 5E Interdisciplinary Literacy

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Editor's Note: Early Childhood Physical Science

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

Elementary Physical Science Inquiry Lesson Plans

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The Early Years: Blowing Bubbles

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has children observing the formation ...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Physical Science Inquiry NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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Science 102: This Month's Task

Exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's challenge involves drawing while using a mirror....

Elementary High School Middle School Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena

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Engineering Encounters: A House for Chase the Dog

Second-grade students investigate material properties....

Elementary Engineering Physical Science STEM 5E

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Science 101: What Is the Controlling Force in the Universe?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue takes a deeper look at the four known forces in the ...

Elementary Middle School Astronomy General Science Physical Science Professional Learning

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Science 101: How Do People Design Safe Amusement Park Rides?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue focuses on the factors amusement park designers must...

Elementary Middle School Engineering Physical Science STEM Professional Learning

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Science 101: What Are the Earth's Heating and Cooling Mechanisms?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses some of the mechanisms of Earth that are r...

Elementary Middle School Earth & Space Science Physical Science Professional Learning

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Science 101: How Do Acoustics Dictate the Design of a Concert Hall?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses why walls and other surfaces of a concert ...

Elementary Middle School Physical Science Technology Professional Learning

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The Early Years: A Progression of Learning

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue offers an activity in which children ...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Physical Science Inquiry Learning Progression Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies