Science and Children
December 2008 Issue—Theme: States of Matter
Featuring:
Water in Disguise—Introducing the three phases of water in primary grades through books, demonstrations, and artwork.
The Ultimate Fizz—Fifth-graders explore an often used chemical reaction—baking soda and vinegar—in a new and creative fashion.
Multisensory Strategies for Science Vocabulary—Support learning about properties of matter for ELL—and all—students with these successful techniques.
Hardware Store Chemical Reactions—Create easy and safe elementary classroom experiences in chemistry.
What's the Matter With Teaching Children About Matter?—Insights into children's thinking about matter to help teachers inform their instructional planning.
Dinosaur Extinction, Early Childhood Style—A story about dinosaurs jump-starts the creation of a community of science learners in preschool classroom.
(Titles and content subject to change)
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Science and Children is a Professional journal for the teacher, principal, and supervisor concerned with the teaching of science at the elementary level. It covers the topics and teaching techniques that K–5 teachers care about most. It also provides unmatched exposure, both in terms of circulation numbers and avid readership.
Audience: Teachers, principals, and supervisors concerned with teaching science at the elementary level across the United States and in Canada.
Circulation: 21,000 plus pass-along of 2.5 based on the most recent survey. Also includes science departments and school libraries.
Frequency: Nine times a year: January, February, March, April/May, Summer (July/August), September, October, November, and December.
Content:
- Reports on current trends in science education
- Articles on teacher training and teaching techniques
- Science lessons and background material in astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth science
- Reviews of new books and software for elementary science education