On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...

This activity was supported by contracts between the National Academy of Sciences and Carnegie Corporation of New York (#G-16-53835) and Amgen Foundation (#204944891). Any opinions, findings, ...

When children learn science and engineering, they apply knowledge and skills from other subjects, regardless of whether the teacher explicitly calls attention to it. Children use language and literacy ...