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8. Periodicals
Pages 156-164

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From page 156...
... Publisher: Smithsonian Institution, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Grade: Teacher resource Chem Matters is a magazine written for high school students that is also a useful source for keeping elementary school teachers up to date on recent chemical advances.
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From page 158...
... Each 20page issue focuses on a key theme, such as investigating water, wetlands, energy, or variation and classification, and includes photographs and illustrations. Regular features include science and technology news (that is, current news stories chosen because of the teaching opportunities they offer)
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From page 159...
... Examples of science topics covered include flying squirrels, the senses, kangaroos, and how animals defend themselves naturally. Each issue includes stories, games, and puzzles to challenge students, as well as fiction, poetry, and art by children.
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From page 160...
... Each issue contains readable nonfiction text with excellent color photographs and drawings. Regular features include fictional stories about wildlife, "Dear Ranger Rick" (letters to the editor from children)
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From page 161...
... Regular features include "In the News" (science news items from around the country) , "Teaching Teachers" (practical teaching methods for preservice and in service teachers)
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From page 162...
... Each issue contains brief news items on recent scientific discoveries, an idea bank of hands-on activities, and reviews of books and software relevant to teaching science. Though targeted for junior and senior high school teachers, librarians, principals, and supervisors, this magazine is a useful source of background information for elementary science teachers.
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From page 163...
... Regular features include readto-me stories, poems, photos of baby animals, riddles, hands-on activities, and games. Each issue includes a letter to parents with supplemental information and questions to ask children about the articles involved.
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