Elementary

Science & Children

It's Time for Adventure Buddies

March 2002

The author describes a partnership among preservice teachers, education students, and classroom teachers in an inquiry-based program that introduces young children to physics by playing on a playground.

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http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-03/sc0203_40.pdf

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Rev Up Your Veggies!

September 2000

A Lunch Box Derby challenged fourth- and fifth-grade students to cooperatively design, build, and race cars made from fresh produce. The contest offered a creative opportunity to reinforce physical science concepts, such as laws of motion, through active discovery and inquiry-based learning.

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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&p=sc0009_20.pdf

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