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      • Thumb image for Science and Literacy Lessons to Develop a Polar Sense of PlaceResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Science and Literacy Lessons to Develop a Polar Sense of Place

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Earth & Space Science, Curriculum Design, Professional Development, Geography and 4 additional..
        This article provides geography lessons to teach elementary students about the polar regions. Literacy extensions are included f...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Writing Science-Themed Poetry in the Elementary Grades

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Literary genres, Education Theory and Practice, Professional Development, Science
        This article provides ideas and resources for writing science-themed poetry in the elementary classroom. NCTE/IRA Standards alig...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Common Misconceptions About Rocks and MineralsResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Common Misconceptions About Rocks and Minerals

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Earth & Space Science, Properties of Matter, Professional Development, Education Theory and Practice and 3 additional..
        This article discusses geologic misconceptions held by teachers and students and provides resources for formative assessment and...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Hands-on Science Activities for Your Polar FestivalResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Hands-on Science Activities for Your Polar Festival

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Professional Development, States of Matter (solids, liquids, gases), Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Our Solar System and 5 additional..
        This article provides links to hands-on science activities that could be used in an festival or informal learning event. Nationa...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Density in the Making: The Changing Face of Polar Glaciers and IcebergsResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Density in the Making: The Changing Face of Polar Glaciers and Icebergs

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Properties of Matter, Professional Development, Technology, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere and 4 additional..
        In episode seven of the Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears podcast series, learn how scientists can get a first-hand look at changi...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Polar Festivals: Virtual BookshelfResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Polar Festivals: Virtual Bookshelf

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Earth & Space Science, Professional Development, Geography, Our Solar System and 9 additional..
        This article features activity books and polar-themed children's literature for use in the elementary classroom.
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Weather and Climate: From Home to the Poles - Issue 4, June/July 2008Resource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Weather and Climate: From Home to the Poles - Issue 4, June/July 2008

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Technology, Professional Development, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Measurement, Tools, and Data Analysis and 3 additional..
        This issue of the free online magazine, Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, explores how elementary teachers can move from a study ...
        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: Chemistry, Properties of Matter, Professional Development, 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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      • Thumb image for Polar Plants: Virtual BookshelfResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Polar Plants: Virtual Bookshelf

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Earth & Space Science, Professional Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Structure and Function in Living Things 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 Visualizing to Understand Content Area TextResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Visualizing to Understand Content Area Text

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Professional Development
        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 Arctic Survival Skills: Traditional Inuit GamesResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Arctic Survival Skills: Traditional Inuit Games

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Earth & Space Science, Professional Development, Cells, 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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        Antarctica: King of Cold

        Grades: PS/Pre-K to 12
        Subjects: Earth & Space Science, Professional Development, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Education Theory and Practice 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 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: Professional Development, Heat & Thermodynamics
        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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        Common Misconceptions about Birds

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Behavior and Communication, Professional Development, Life Sciences, Structure and Function in Living Things 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 Common Misconceptions about Day and Night, SeasonsResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Common Misconceptions about Day and Night, Seasons

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Earth & Space Science, Professional Development, Our Solar System, Earth's Resources 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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      • 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: Nature & Method of Science, Professional Development, Health Education, Life Sciences 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 It's Elementary! Blogging with Young LearnersResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        It's Elementary! Blogging with Young Learners

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Growth, Development & Aging, Technology, Professional Development, Writing Strategies 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 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: Education Theory and Practice, Professional Development, 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 Climate Change: Virtual BookshelfResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Climate Change: Virtual Bookshelf

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Current Science, Education Theory and Practice, Ecology & Ecosystems, Professional Development, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere
        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 Vocabulary Development Strategies for English Language LearnersResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Vocabulary Development Strategies for English Language Learners

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Professional Development, Classification
        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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