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Science 101: How Does Stable Equilibrium Differ From Other Kinds of Equilibrium?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the different types of equilibrium....

Elementary Middle School Physical Science Physics Professional Learning old

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Editor's Note: Energy and Matter

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

Elementary Physical Science Crosscutting Concepts NGSS

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The Early Years: Where Does the "Warm" Go?

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue helps children learn about the transfer of heat from one material to another....

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

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Science 101: How Should We Label Different Kinds of Energy?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses different types of energy....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Scope on Safety: Safety on the Move

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses safety related to hands-on activities for the study of force and motion....

Middle School Physical Science Labs Safety

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Science 101: Why Do We Need Standard Units?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explains the need for standard units of measure in science....

Elementary Middle School General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

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The Early Years: Cause and Effect: Where's the Evidence?

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue addresses the crosscutting concept of cause and effect as the column editor views it from her work with children ages 2–8....

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

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Safety First: Houston, We Have Liftoff!

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue covers the safety of using projectiles in the classroom....

Elementary Physical Science Labs Safety