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Editor's Note: STEAM: Beyond the Acronym

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

STEM NGSS Teaching Strategies

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The Early Years: Fostering Environmental Stewardship

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue includes an activity that aims to str...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Environmental Science STEM Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Advocacy Citizen Science

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Safety First: Safety Picks Up “STEAM”

This column shares safety information for your classroom. At the elementary level, teachers have inherently integrated STEAM, compared to their second...

Elementary STEM Instructional Materials Labs Safety

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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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Three-Dimensional Instruction: Using a New Type of Teaching in the Science Classroom

Integrate the three dimensions of the NGSS to figure out phenomena and design solutions to problems. ...

High School Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas General Science NGSS Science and Engineering Practices STEM

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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...

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