Science and Children, Volume 61, Issue 3 (2024)

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Editor’s Note

Editorial
Bridging the Gap: Integrating Mathematics and Science
Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn & Angela T. Barlow
Pages: 5-6
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Leadership Matters

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The Power of Teacher Leadership
Unlocking the potential of science educators
Andrew Weatherhead
Pages: 7-10
Published online: 28 May 2024
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The Early Years

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Water Play: Where’s the Math?
Shelly Lynn Counsell
Pages: 11-12
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Early Childhood Resources Review

Book Review
Tiny Polka Dot
Math for Love, $14.95
Ann Dominick
Page: 13
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Teaching Through Trade Books

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Looking at Diversity in Plants and Animals
Christine Anne Royce
Pages: 14-18
Published online: 28 May 2024
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The Poetry of Science

Poetry
The Sweetness of Tessellations
Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
Page: 19
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Feature Articles

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Shining Light on Preschool Science Investigations
Exploring shadows and strengthening visual spatial skills
Danae Kamdar, Tiffany Leones, Regan Vidiksis & Ximena Dominguez
Pages: 20-24
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Preschool Data Scientists
Using a Digital Tool to Create Child-Centered Investigations
Ashley Lewis Presser & Jessica Mercer Young
Pages: 25-33
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Open Access
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Cicada Game
A unique life cycle inspires math integration
Dana Atwood-Blaine & Chepina Rumsey
Pages: 34-41
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Tug of War
Exploring balanced and unbalanced forces through mathematics
Bridget T. Miller & Christie Martin
Pages: 42-47
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Community Science for Six-Year-Olds
Kindergarteners learn to count (and protect) honey bees
Carrie Strohl
Pages: 48-53
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Science 101

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Q: What Activity Can I Use to Illustrate the Importance of Math in Science?
Matt Bobrowsky
Pages: 54-57
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Engineering Encounters

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Gliders, Cats, and Crashes
An elementary engineering experience exploring flight
Melissa Parks
Pages: 58-63
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Cross-curricular Connections

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Quantifying Nature
Integrated science and mathematics instruction through nature journaling and five core routines
Alison Mercier, Arren Duggan & Dearing Blankmann
Pages: 64-68
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Methods and Strategies

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To Infinity (or at Least a Million) and Beyond
Making sense of large numbers
Kristin Rearden & Amy Broemmel
Pages: 69-73
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Teaching Teachers

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A Bird Beak Data Buffet
Integrating math to enhance student learning about adaptations
Alesia Mickle Moldavan, Bailey Nafziger & Katie Brkich
Pages: 74-78
Published online: 28 May 2024
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Honoring Our Reviewers

Announcement
Honoring Our Reviewers
Page: 79
Published online: 28 May 2024
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