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Science and Children November 2009 To effectively discuss scientific issues, students must learn to back up what they say. This issue provides multiple methods for instilling students with an understanding of proper discourse in science and beyond. Free Articles in this Journal: 3  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 11  (View Articles)

Science and Children October 2009 Solving problems is vital to our society, yet there is no one way to solve a problem. The skill must be learned. This issue provides examples that may serve as models as you design problem-solving experiences and help your students ask questions about the world around them. Free Articles in this Journal: 3  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 11  (View Articles)

Science and Children September 2009 Inside or outside, investigations of nature get students excited about science. From a decomposing tree to the desert, this issue explores habitats small and large and the many interactions that make a habitat a home. Free Articles in this Journal: 3  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 11  (View Articles)

Science and Children July 2009 Technology is ubiquitous—but ways to harness its power in the classroom are not. This issue presents two different approaches to technology. One describes the inclusion of electronic technology to facilitate learning about science. The other provides ways to teach children about the connection between science and technology. Neither one requires a techie’s ability! Free Articles in this Journal: 5  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 12  (View Articles)

Science and Children April 2009 Working with outside resources almost always strengthens our classrooms. Whether it is taking a trip to a university lab or inviting scientists in, excitement builds as students experience the world of scientists. In this issue, we present many articles that deal with integrating Earth science experiences with university scientists. Free Articles in this Journal: 4  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 12  (View Articles)

Science and Children March 2009 Just as putting a pencil in the hands of a child doesn’t automatically teach them to write, having a child sort rocks won’t lead to an understanding of classification. The articles in this issue aim to help you teach students how to classify successfully and with purpose. Free Articles in this Journal: 3  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 11  (View Articles)

Science and Children February 2009 Plants are a ubiquitous piece of the elementary science curriculum. By the time they reach middle school, students have often grown enough bean seeds to feed a small city. Often these lessons don’t “grow” deeper ideas from the basic observations of plant germination. However, in this issue, we present some innovative lessons to lead students in a more sophisticated understanding of plants. Free Articles in this Journal: 3  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 12  (View Articles)

Science and Children January 2009 Record keeping is fundamental to doing science. Without records, patterns escape notice. This issue provides ideas to strengthen students’ and your skills in data collection. Free Articles in this Journal: 3  (View Articles) Articles for Purchase in this Journal: 11  (View Articles)