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Tag Archives: elementary science
Sample new science lessons from NSTA Press books
NSTA Press authors offer a rich selection of fresh lessons and strategies in their newest books, and you can download samples from each of them through the online Science Store. From Patrick Brown’s Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 3–5: Explore Before … Continue reading
Why I Am Voting YES for Science Teaching by Judy Boyle
I am an elementary teacher, not a science teacher. I teach everything from shoelace tying to technology. When I began teaching, my science content knowledge was at a minimal and when I taught science I tiptoed around it as if … Continue reading
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Tagged elementary science, Judy Boyle, NSTA Name Change, science teaching
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Having the right chemistry
I was wondering how I could incorporate chemistry into my early elementary classes and what some good resources are to use. — G., Montana Chemistry activities for young children are some of the coolest and most engaging for students. Putting on … Continue reading
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Tagged Chemisty, Elementary School, elementary science, teaching strategies
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Sad State of Affairs
I have observed a lack of emphasis on science concepts in the elementary classroom. Does this seem to be common practice in other schools? Any suggestions on how to incorporate multiple subjects within a science lesson to help alleviate this? … Continue reading
Ignite The Spark of Curious Minds
With hurricane Florence bearing down on the Carolinas, I found myself in the Johnson Ice Rink on the MIT campus. I was there to be a mentor for the, IBM and other companies sponsored, 2018 HackMIT event. I was looking … Continue reading
Posted in Early Years
Tagged 2018 HackMIT event, Curiosity, elementary science, Fang Lu, IBM, STEM
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Freeze! We're doing science!
I have accumulated a large number of the freezer gel packs from a meal service. I’d like to find a way to use them in a classroom activity. —P., Georgia The best thing about these freezer packs is that they … Continue reading
Posted in Ask a Mentor
Tagged elementary science, high school science, ice, lab investigations, middle school science
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Let it go! Let it go!
I’m a pre-service teacher who is a little scared about teaching inquiry-based science in the classroom! What are some things you wish you knew before teaching elementary school science? —K., New Mexico I understand your anxieties about inquiry-based learning … Continue reading
Quick Lab and Activity Assessments
I would like to include a rubric when students are completing various labs and activities in science. Could you share any examples? – A., Iowa I have found that checklists, in particular, are good assessment tools during a lab. The objective … Continue reading
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Tagged assessment, elementary science, high school science, middle school science, rubric
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