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Dance Like a Butterfly

An integrated first-grade lesson....

Early Childhood Biology Life Science Lesson Plans

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The Early Years: Teaching Life Cycles Throughout the Year

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s article shows how to introduce children to ...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Life Science Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices

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The Poetry of Science: Comparing Cats

Building literacy in playful, meaningful ways. This issue investigates characteristics and traits of the lion and the house cat....

Early Childhood Elementary Biology General Science Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Literacy

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Engineering Encounters: Goldilocks and the Engineers

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This issue shares information about developing science discourse and under...

Early Childhood Elementary

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12: 2018

Recently published books selected by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teachers Association....

Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool

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How Teachers Are Retooling Lessons Using the EQuIP Rubric

Sometimes finding the right book or article can be the key to opening our minds to new ideas. A few years back, NSTA published a special journal serie...

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The Early Years: An Activity for Every Child

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has students developing a seed-planti...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Disabilities Equity Inclusion Inquiry Life Science NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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Teaching Through Trade Books: Energy Explorations

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Young students should understand that sunlight warms the Earth and be able to mak...

Early Childhood Elementary Preschool 5E Instructional Materials

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The Light Explorers Go on a Campout

The Light Explorers Go on a Campout allows learners to take an active role in exploring with characters Liz and Sam as they investigate the anchor phe...

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The Early Years: Using the 5Es to Teach Seasonal Changes

Learn how to use a thermometer to investigate and document seasonal changes in the local environment....

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Earth & Space Science 5E Inquiry NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies