This article and the accompanying diagram provide an overview on the architecture of the Next Generation Science Standards.
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Science Scope’s editor shares insights on what research reveals about how best to engage students and help them see science as relevant and meaningful to their lives.
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This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. This article describes the engineering challenge for creating 3-D images.
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Head outdoors to explore local geology, ecology, and the interactions between humans and the environment.
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Take a PBL approach to paleontology to engage even the most unmotivated of students.
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This year's list of science trade books can be used in the science classroom to enrich and inspire students while they learn science content.
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Demonstrate the interconnectedness of Earth, life, and physical science using community-based exhibits.
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the new Safety Data Sheets.
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This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses longitude, latitude, and Earth's poles.
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Assess students' understanding and interactions with their environment using writing templates.
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This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue discusses how middle level science teachers can differentiate an inquiry-based investigation by modifying the level of structure within the lab and then allowing students to choose which approach best fits their unique learning needs, thereby engaging individuals more fully in the learning process.
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This article focuses on the NGSS disciplinary core ideas in physical science, the development of those ideas across time, the importance of blending core ideas with scientific and engineering practices to build understanding, and the development of performance expectations.
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Harness students' fascination with technology and social media to build critical 21st-century skills.
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Engage in conservation activities that help students understand that their choices and actions have a local and global impact.
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Connect students to information and each other as they learn how to access, retrieve, process, and communicate information.
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