Project-based learning – a teaching approach whereby students explore and solve real-world challenges – can improve third graders’ scientific knowledge as well as their social and emotional skills.

Conte West Hills School third graders Olivia and Deon played tug-of-war in their classroom — not to see who was the strongest, but instead to conduct a science experiment to learn about forces. That ...

Tell me about your dog. What type is it? What color is it? How much does it weigh? If you’ve got a cat, same questions apply. What’s the dog-to-cat ratio in your classroom (or office or home)? If ...

Students explore frictional force through investigations using a scooter. Students explore frictional force through investigations using a scooter and different types of small ramps. Mrs. Norris will ...

jjorgensen@eagletribune.com Jun 4, 2011 Jun 4, 2011 SALEM — Science masqueraded as magic yesterday before an audience of spellbound third-graders at Salem High School. Advanced-placement chemistry ...