Science and Literacy–a Natural Pairing for Young Scientists: Conversations about Science
This is the first blog in a series of Conversations about Science with scientists, science educators, researchers, and teachers, written for classroom educators. What happens when an early-learning science educator […]
Are We Measuring What Young Scientists Can Really Do?
A first-grade class is outside observing the sky. The teacher has asked students to record the position of the sun in their science notebooks. Some carefully sketch where the sun appears. Others […]
Moving Beyond Open and Closed Questions: Strategies for Teachers that Fuel K–2 Students’ Science Thinking and Discourse
This blog was originally published by National Science Teaching Association. Think about the last time you asked your students a question in science class. Did it spark discussion, lead to […]
Bringing Educational Research into Elementary Classrooms: What Teachers Should Know
As a senior educational researcher, I’ve spent years studying how children learn and how teachers teach. One thing I know for certain: Research is most meaningful when researchers connect with teachers and students, […]
Why Young Children Need (More) Science Education
Young children need better science education and assessments early on to support long-term learning, and CAESART is developing tools to help.