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Reader of the Rocks
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Reader of the Rocks
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This article profiles Julie Codispoti, assistant curator at the United States Polar Rock Repository, and discusses the basics of polar geology. Modified versions are available for younger students.

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Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Real Reading Begins with Metacognition
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Real Reading Begins with Metacognition
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This article provides an overview of metacognition, suggestions for teaching elementary students to be metacognitive about their reading, and links to professional resources.

Subject:
Psychology
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
10/01/2009
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The Relevance of After-School Science Programs for Students and Teachers Alike
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The Relevance of After-School Science Programs for Students and Teachers Alike
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This article discusses the benefits of after school science clubs and provides tips for teachers looking to start their own club.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Rock Hunting with Children
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Rock Hunting with Children
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Suggestions and resources for hands-on activities to teach elementary students about rocks and minerals.

Subject:
Engineering
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Rocks and Minerals - Issue 6, September 2008
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Rocks and Minerals - Issue 6, September 2008
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This issue of the free online magazine, Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, explores the basic characteristics of rocks and minerals, the types of rocks, the rock cycle, and the specimens found in the polar regions. Find lessons that allow students to observe rock and mineral specimens, perform classification exercises, and read to develop their content knowledge.

Subject:
Engineering
Professional Learning
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Rocks and Minerals: Unit Outlines
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Rocks and Minerals: Unit Outlines
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This article assembles free resources from the Rocks and Minerals issue of the Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears cyberzine into a unit outline based on the 5E learning cycle framework. Outlines are provided for Grades K-2 and 3-5.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Science Lessons About Our Environmental Impact
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Science Lessons About Our Environmental Impact
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Science and education experts caution that climate-change topics can overwhelm and frighten young children. Science lessons chosen for this article focus on general environmental issues, such as the effects of litter, air pollution, and water pollution. The lessons also include actions and solutions to environmental issues. The free, online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle focuses on integrating age-appropriate science learning with literacy experiences.

Subject:
Astronomy
Professional Learning
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Science Notebooks and Writing Workshops: Helping Students Organize Information
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Science Notebooks and Writing Workshops: Helping Students Organize Information
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This article describes how elementary teachers can use modified writer's workshops to help students organize information in their science notebooks.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Science and Literacy Lessons About Mammals
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Science and Literacy Lessons About Mammals
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This article highlights science lessons about mammals, mammal diversity and adaptations, and polar mammals. Literacy integrations and alignment to national standards are included.

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Astronomy
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Science and Literacy Lessons to Develop a Polar Sense of Place
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Science and Literacy Lessons to Develop a Polar Sense of Place
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This article provides geography lessons to teach elementary students about the polar regions. Literacy extensions are included for each lesson.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Science at the Poles - Issue 19, April 2010
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Science at the Poles - Issue 19, April 2010
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In this issue of the free online magazine Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, learn about the tools and technologies scientists use to study the land, ice, ocean, atmosphere, and living creatures of the polar regions. Students can also learn about the day-to-day life of a scientist working at the South Pole and plan their own research expedition.

Subject:
Biology
Chemistry
Engineering
Physics
Professional Learning
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Science at the Poles: Unit Outlines
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Science at the Poles: Unit Outlines
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This article assembles free resources from the Science at the Poles issue of the Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears cyberzine into a unit outline based on the 5E learning cycle framework. Outlines are provided for Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Science at the Poles: Virtual Bookshelf
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Science at the Poles: Virtual Bookshelf
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This article features children's literature about scientists and scientific research in the Arctic and in Antarctica.

Subject:
Engineering
Science
Technology
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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Seeing Temperature Through Color
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Seeing Temperature Through Color
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This article describes the basics of thermography or thermal imaging, and how this technique can inspire a data collection activity to teach about heat transfer and energy efficiency.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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A Sense of Place - Issue 1, March 2008
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A Sense of Place - Issue 1, March 2008
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This issue of the free online magazine, Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, examines how elementary teachers can introduce the Arctic and Antarctica and use science, geography, literacy, and technology to help students compare and contrast these two dramatically different areas as well as their own home.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
06/05/2024
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