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Science Scope
December 2007
Vol. 031 No. 04
Math may be the language of science, but many students become tongue-tied when they are asked to apply what they have learned in math class to lessons in the science lab. Help your students become fluent with the integrated math-science activities found in this issue.
Articles in this issue: 14 (View articles)
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Science Scope
November 2007
Vol. 031 No. 03
It will come as no surprise to veteran teachers that the favorite subject of middle school students is—themselves! With the activities in this issue, you can tour the digestive track, model the interactions of drugs in the brain, and even explore the concept of living.
Articles in this issue: 16 (View articles)
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Science Scope
October 2007
Vol. 031 No. 02
Sometimes those who forget history are doomed to repeat it, but having students repeat history is also a good way to teach them about the subject. In this issue, you’ll find a number of activities that require students to replicate the work and relive the lives of famous scientists.
Articles in this issue: 17 (View articles)
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Science Scope
September 2007
Vol. 031 No. 01
Being an astute reader as well as a trained scientist, we’re sure you’ll note many changes in the look of Science Scope. We’ve worked to make the journal easier to read and navigate. And if you’re looking for ways to help your students become better readers, take advantage of the reading strategies outlined in this issue.
Articles in this issue: 19 (View articles)
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Science Scope
July 2007
Vol. 030 No. 09
The recent demotion of Pluto from planet to dwarf planet has focused the world’s attention on the solar system. Take advantage of this teachable moment by using the activities described in this issue to explore the solar system with your students.
Articles in this issue: 14 (View articles)
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Science Scope
April 2007
Vol. 08 No. 30
If warm spring weather hasn’t reached your neck of the woods, why not join a macaque monkey for a quick dip in a hot spring? Take this issue with you to discover other unique behaviors and regulation methods employed by organisms for survival.
Articles in this issue: 18 (View articles)
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Science Scope
March 2007
Vol. 030 No. 07
Tsunamis, hurricanes, and earthquakes have all taken their toll on populated areas of the Earth in recent years. In this issue you’ll find a collection of teaching strategies that take advantage of students’ inherent interest in natural disasters and teach the underlying science behind these tragic events.
Articles in this issue: 17 (View articles)
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Science Scope
February 2007
Vol. 030 No. 06
No need to break the bank to teach hands-on, inquiry-based science. This issue is filled with budget-stretching suggestions for teaching science on a shoestring.
Articles in this issue: 19 (View articles)
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Science Scope
January 2007
Vol. 30 No. 05
Want to show your students how they fit into the big global picture? Explore the diversity of life and uncover the interconnectedness of organisms and environments across the planet with the articles in this issue.
Articles in this issue: 17 (View articles)
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