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      • Thumb image for Discovering Science Through Art-Based ActivitiesResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Discovering Science Through Art-Based Activities

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Visual Arts, Professional Development, Science
        This article describes how to use art projects to help students learn science concepts and how this integration helps students w...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Dinos in the Dark

        Grades: PS/Pre-K to 12
        Subjects: Ecology & Ecosystems, Structure and Function in Living Things, Geology & the Dynamic Earth, Education Theory and Practice and 4 additional..
        This expository article for elementary students describes the dinosaurs that lived in polar regions as well as the adaptations t...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Developing Map Skills Through Earth Science Activities

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: History-Social Science, Earth & Space Science, Geology & the Dynamic Earth, Education Theory and Practice and 3 additional..
        This article highlights lesson plans and activities that help elementary students develop map skills as they learn earth science...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Determining Importance: Helping Students Recognize Important Points in Content Text

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Professional Development
        This article describes the reading strategy of determining importance and provides templates and guidance for teaching this cont...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Density in the Making: The Changing Face of Polar Glaciers and Icebergs

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Properties of Matter, Technology, Education Theory and Practice, Multimedia Presentation 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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        Creating an Equitable Classroom through Establishing Respect

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Professional Development
        This article discusses the importance of student feedback in creating a respectful, equitable classroom.
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Common Misconceptions About Rocks and Minerals

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Properties of Matter, Earth & Space Science, Instructional Strategies, 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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        Common Misconceptions About Plants

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Classification, Career & Technical Ed, Structure and Function in Living Things, Education Theory and Practice and 4 additional..
        This article describes some common misconceptions that elementary students may have about plants. It also includes suggestions f...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Common Misconceptions about Mammals

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Classification, Structure and Function in Living Things, Education Theory and Practice, Instructional Strategies and 2 additional..
        This article lists common misconceptions about mammals. It provides formative assessment probes and information about teaching f...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Common Misconceptions about Light, Heat, and the Sun

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Our Solar System, Heat & Thermodynamics, Nuclear Energy, Education Theory and Practice and 4 additional..
        This article lists common misconceptions about light, heat, and the sun. It provides formative assessment probes and information...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Common Misconceptions about Icebergs and Glaciers

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Properties of Matter, Education Theory and Practice, Instructional Strategies, Professional Development and 3 additional..
        This article describes some common misconceptions that elementary students may have about icebergs and glaciers (including densi...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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      • Thumb image for Common Misconceptions About Fossils and the History of the Polar RegionsResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Common Misconceptions About Fossils and the History of the Polar Regions

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Ecology & Ecosystems, Earth & Space Science, Education Theory and Practice, Evolution and Adaptation and 8 additional..
        This article describes common misconceptions held by elementary students about the history of the polar regions, fossils, and ge...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Common Misconceptions about Day and Night, Seasons

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Our Solar System, Ecology & Ecosystems, Earth & Space Science, Education Theory and Practice 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: Classification, Behavior and Communication, Structure and Function in Living Things, Life Sciences 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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        Climate Change: Virtual Bookshelf

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Ecology & Ecosystems, Professional Development, Current Science, 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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        Cause and Effect Relationships in Play, Picture Books, and Text

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Structure and Function in Living Things, Professional Development, Science, Life Sciences
        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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      • Thumb image for Book Arts: A Creative Means to Promote LearningResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Book Arts: A Creative Means to Promote Learning

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Writing Strategies, Learning Theories, Life Sciences, Human Anatomy & Physiology and 3 additional..
        This article provides an overview of how the book making process can support students as they develop literacy skills.
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Birds: Virtual Bookshelf

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Classification, Ecology & Ecosystems, Earth & Space Science, Structure and Function in Living Things and 3 additional..
        This article features children's literature about arctic, Antarctic, and migratory birds.
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Assessment Strategies: Rubrics

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Education Theory and Practice, Professional Development, Assessment & Rubrics
        This article provides an overview of using rubrics as a method of assessment and discusses technological tools that facilitate t...
        Contributor: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears (NSDL Collection)
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        Arctic Survival Skills: Traditional Inuit Games

        Grades: TK/K to 6
        Subjects: Ecology & Ecosystems, Earth & Space Science, Cells, Instructional Strategies 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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