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Articles by Natalie Smith
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September 24, 2008
Grade 1 Science
Why does the weather change? Why do things melt? Why do some animals have claws? In first grade, children begin to find the answers.
In first-grade science, teachers focus on helping students learn to observe the world around them. Textbooks typically divide the year into three units — life science, ... read more
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September 23, 2008
Grade 2 Science
Budding scientists will learn about fundamental concepts like day and night, and gain an appreciation for the value of our natural resources
In second grade, your grandchildren continue to learn about scientific concepts primarily through observation. Textbooks typically divide the year into separate units on life ... read more
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September 22, 2008
Grade 3 Science
Third-graders have a lot to learn, from animal classification to weather patterns to the size of the atom
In third-grade science, grandchildren spend time designing and conducting experiments in their classrooms. These investigations include multiple steps and go beyond the simple ... read more
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September 21, 2008
Grade 4 Science
While mastering the scientific method, fourth-graders learn why we have earthquakes, how heat and light work, and how all organisms depend on each other
Fourth-graders build on their earlier discoveries in the three main areas of life science, earth science, and physical science. In life science, students learn more about how ... read more
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April 21, 2008
Get as Green as Your Grandchildren
8 ways to impress environmentally-conscious kids this Earth Day
If you see your grandchildren this Earth Day, don't be surprised if they ask you to account for your carbon footprint — and make sure you've got a good answer. Today&rsq ... read more
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Natalie Smith is an assistant editor at Scholastic News Edition 4 and a freelance writer based in New York City.
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