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Journal Article

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. In this issue a formative assessment strategy for fostering productive probe discussions is described....

Elementary Assessment Pedagogy Teaching Strategies

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Bringing STEM to the Elementary Classroom (e-book)

Many resources help you encourage young children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). But only this book of quality STEM experiences was curated by the veteran educator who edits Science and Children, NSTA’s award-winni...

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Pre-service Teachers Preschool Instructional Materials Inquiry Phenomena Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation Administrators

Journal Article

Editor's Note: Understanding Human Impact

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

Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Phenomena Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

The Early Years: Composting With Children

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue introduces students to the concept of decomposition and the process of composting....

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Environmental Science Life Science Disciplinary Core Ideas Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Citizen Science

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Beyond the Textbook—But Not Just "Hands-On"

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses how to use high-quality informational texts to meet the Next Generation Science Standards....

Elementary NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education

Journal Article

Methods and Strategies: Using Acorns to Generate an Entire Alphabet

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses how nature walks empower young bilingual learners....

Elementary Multilingual Learners Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Literacy Multicultural

Journal Article

Editor's Note: STEAM: Beyond the Acronym

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

STEM NGSS Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Planning NGSS-Based Instruction: Where Do You Start?

Allow students to pursue their own questions as you work to incorporate the NGSS into your curriculum....

High School General Science NGSS Teaching Strategies