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      • Thumb image for Our Changing Earth: Virtual BookshelfResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Our Changing Earth: Virtual Bookshelf

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Geology & the Dynamic Earth, Ecology & Ecosystems, Professional Development, Earth & Space Science and 2 additional..
        This article features children's literature about erosion, glaciers, earthquakes, and volcanoes for use in the elementary classr...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Polar Arts and Crafts

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Professional Development, Science, Geography, Classification and 7 additional..
        This article provides links to polar-themed arts and crafts activities.
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Science Notebooks: Integrating Investigations

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Inquiry & Problem Based Learning, Professional Development, Standardized Testing, Education Theory and Practice
        This article reviews the book "Using Science Notebooks in Elementary Classrooms" by Michael Klentschy and provides basic informa...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        American Museum of Natural History Exhibit on Water and Additional Resources

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Professional Development, Ecology & Ecosystems, Science, History of Science and 4 additional..
        This article highlights resources related to water from the American Museum of Natural History and at-home activities on ice and...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Hands-on Science and Literacy Lessons About Birds

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Curriculum Design, Professional Development, Physics, Science and 9 additional..
        This article provides links to lessons and units about birds, bird characteristics, and penguins. Ideas for literacy integration...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Cause and Effect Relationships in Play, Picture Books, and TextResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Cause and Effect Relationships in Play, Picture Books, and Text

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Life Sciences, Professional Development, Education Theory and Practice, Science, Structure and Function in Living Things
        This article provides links to six web sites that provide an overview of cause/effect relationships, graphic organizers, and tea...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Partners

        Grades: PS/Pre-K to 12
        Subjects: Ecology & Ecosystems, Professional Development, Earth & Space Science, Classification and 2 additional..
        This nonfiction article, written for students in grades 4-5, explores lichens: a partnership between an alga and a fungus. Modif...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Vocabulary Development Strategies for English Language Learners

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Classification, Professional Development, Education Theory and Practice
        This article describes seven strategies for assisting English Language Learners with science vocabulary development.
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Climate Change: Virtual Bookshelf

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Ecology & Ecosystems, Professional Development, Education Theory and Practice, Current Science
        This article features children's literature about weather, climate, and climate change.
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for What Works? Teaching Literacy Skills to English Language LearnersResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        What Works? Teaching Literacy Skills to English Language Learners

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Professional Development, Education Theory and Practice, Instructional Strategies
        This site provides an overview of research-based resources for teaching English Language Learners available from the Doing What ...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for It's Elementary! Blogging with Young LearnersResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        It's Elementary! Blogging with Young Learners

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Professional Development, Technology, Health & Physical Education, Health Education and 4 additional..
        This article describes how primary school teachers and their school technology specialist use classroom blogging to engage child...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Vocabulary Development and Nonlinguistic Representations: How Can Science Help?Resource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Vocabulary Development and Nonlinguistic Representations: How Can Science Help?

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Professional Development, Mental, Emotional, and Social Health, Science, Health Education and 7 additional..
        This article explains how hands-on science activity can support vocabulary development and links to two books and six web sites ...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Common Misconceptions about Day and Night, SeasonsResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Common Misconceptions about Day and Night, Seasons

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Professional Development, California History (4th Grade), Education Theory and Practice, Instructional Strategies and 6 additional..
        This article describes common misconceptions held by elementary students about the cause of day and night and seasons. The artic...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Common Misconceptions about Birds

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Professional Development, Science, Behavior and Communication, Classification and 4 additional..
        This article discusses misconceptions about birds (and penguins in particular). It provides tools for formative assessment and i...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Warm Blankets and Cold Breezes: Misconceptions about Heat and What to Do About ThemResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Warm Blankets and Cold Breezes: Misconceptions about Heat and What to Do About Them

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Heat & Thermodynamics, Professional Development
        In this podcast, learn about student misconceptions about heat and activities that target them.
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Antarctica: King of Cold

        Grades: PS/Pre-K to 12
        Subjects: Professional Development, Ecology & Ecosystems, Earth & Space Science, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere and 2 additional..
        This article includes links to expository text for students in grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5 about the climate differences between th...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Arctic Survival Skills: Traditional Inuit GamesResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Arctic Survival Skills: Traditional Inuit Games

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Ecology & Ecosystems, Professional Development, Earth & Space Science, Earth's Resources and 3 additional..
        This article describes several traditional Inuit games and provides background information and resources for incorporating them ...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Visualizing to Understand Content Area TextResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Visualizing to Understand Content Area Text

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Professional Development, Education Theory and Practice
        This article discusses the reading comprehension strategy of visualization and how it can be used to enhance students' understan...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Polar Plants: Virtual BookshelfResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Polar Plants: Virtual Bookshelf

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Ecology & Ecosystems, Professional Development, Earth & Space Science, Agriculture & Natural Resources and 3 additional..
        This article features children's literature about plants and the plants found in the polar regions.
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Growing Floaters and Shrinking SinkersResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Growing Floaters and Shrinking Sinkers

        Grades: PS/Pre-K to 12
        Subjects: Professional Development, Science, Properties of Matter, States of Matter (solids, liquids, gases) and 3 additional..
        This expository article, written for students in grades 4-5, explains why ice floats and how this is essential to life on earth....
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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