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Workosky, Cindy; Willard, Ted – Science and Children, 2015
K-12 teachers of science have been digging into the "Next Generation Science Standards" ("NGSS") (NGSS Lead States 2013) to begin creating plans and processes for translating them for classroom instruction. As teachers learn about the NGSS, they have asked about the general structure of the standards document and how to read…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Standards, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Teachers
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Stone, Jody H.; Lockhart, Amy – Science and Children, 2013
Great science activities don't just happen; they are orchestrated by highly skilled teachers who are creative, caring, and innovative. Effective classroom teachers possess a deep understanding of the developmental characteristics of their students and are adept at translating this understanding into opportunities for individual students to…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Activities, Science Teachers, Teacher Characteristics
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Longfield, Judith – Science and Children, 2007
This article presents how Developmental Approaches in Science, Health and Technology (DASH) summer institute sparks the author to try and succeed in using inquiry with her young students. It is a program created by the Curriculum Research and Development Group, University of Hawaii, and funded in part by the National Science Foundation. DASH is an…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Test Results, Sequential Approach
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Bergman, Abby Barry – Science and Children, 1993
Performance assessment with young children evolves naturally from activity-oriented teaching. Presents several guidelines for putting performance assessment methods into practice. (PR)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation, Experiential Learning