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Miller, Heather; Smith, Mandy McCormick; Trundle, Kathy Cabe – Science and Children, 2014
Teaching students to make daily weather observations is one way educators assist them as they learn to dress appropriately. In addition, it provides a natural and developmentally appropriate link between science and other curriculum areas, such as literacy and language development. The "Next Generation Science Standards" (NGSS Lead…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Weather, Kindergarten, Elementary School Science
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Bell, Tara C.; McGill, Tara A. W. – Science and Children, 2014
The lesson described herein is the result of a partnership between a teacher and an entomologist brought together by a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded grant that paired teachers and researchers to impact K-12 STEM education through partnership and innovation. This collaboration resulted in five lessons featuring live insects such as…
Descriptors: Entomology, Partnerships in Education, Lesson Plans, Safety Education
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Jensen, Jill; Kindem, Cathy – Science and Children, 2011
Elementary students make great scientists. They are natural questioners and observers. Capitalizing on this natural curiosity and wonderment, the authors have developed a method of doing inquiry investigations with students that many teachers have found practical and user friendly. Their belief is that full inquiry lessons serve as a vital method…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods