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A Need for Speed? Should Speed Limits Be Lowered to Reduce Traffic Fatalities?

During this unit, students will investigate physical science concepts related to forces and motion. They will then synthesize and apply their learning to grapple with the question of whether speed limits should be lowered to reduce traffic accidents....

Elementary Middle School General Science Mathematics Physical Science Physics Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Inquiry Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Labs

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It's Debatable! Using Socioscientific Issues to Develop Scientific Literacy K-12 (e-book)

“Functional scientific literacy requires an understanding of the nature of science and the skills necessary to think both scientifically and ethically about everyday issues.” —from the introduction to It’s Debatable! This book encourages s...

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The Sound of Science

An engineering design challenge teaches students about sound....

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Creative Sound Dramatics

Dramatic models of sound travel extend inquiry learning for fourth graders....

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From Vibration to Vocalization

Fourth-grade students conduct an in-depth investigation of the nature of sound....

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Close Encounters of the Amphibious Kind

Primary students explore frog calls across ponds and across disciplines....

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Do You Hear What I Hear?

A 5E lesson combines music, science, and students' backgrounds....

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Editor's Note: Sound

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

STEM Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Learning Progression Lesson Plans

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Teaching Through Trade Books: The Science and Technology of Sound

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue explores questions surrounding the topic of sound....

Elementary Preschool 5E Instructional Materials

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The Early Years: Becoming Attuned to Sound

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue provides sound explorations....

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Physical Science Inquiry Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies

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Recognizing Excellence: Pinging: Sound at Work

A "Teacher at Sea" learns how scientists use sound....

Elementary Earth & Space Science Science and Engineering Practices

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Methods and Strategies: Collaborating for Success

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this month’s issue a schoolwide science museum highlights science practices with help from community partners....

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Science 101: What Determines the Quality of Musical Notes?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author investigates what contributes to the timbre of music....

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Science Shorts: "Sounds" Like Science

This column provides classic classroom activities that emphasize science process skills. In this month’s issue the authors discuss teaching about sound waves in the primary classroom....

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Career Simulations: Technology Tools That Support STEM Content and Motivation

Encourage students to consider STEM-related careers with the help of engaging online resources. ...

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Don't Swat That Fly! Using House Flies in an Inquiry Activity

Explore the biology of house flies while trying to solve a mystery involving polka-dotted fences....

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Science Evolving

Create a classroom time line as part of a yearlong exploration of famous life scientists....

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Evolutionary Technology: Using Google Earth, Cyber Databases, and Geotagged Photos to Enhance Students' Scientific Practices and Understanding of Darwin's Theory of Evolution

Use the latest information and communication technology to explore evolution a world away....

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Historical Plant Studies: Tools for Enhancing Students' Understanding of Photosynthesis

Discover how scientific thinking about plant growth evolved over the years....

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Tracking Science: Following the STEM Trend

Engineer your own solar tracker technology to maximize the energy from the Sun's rays....

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The History and Nature of Science: Is the Past the Key to Our Future?

Explore how scientific theories are revised over time in light of new data and empirical evidence....

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Connecting Students to STEM Careers

Raise student awareness of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with this innovative program....

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Editor's Roundtable: Teaching the Nature of Science: Let the Story of Science Lead the Way

Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

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Guest Editorial: A Founding Father of Science

This article presents a chapter from the author's book on evolutionary biology....

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Tried and True: How to Organize a STEM Career Day

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue discusses one school's annual event with hands-on explorations and discussions related to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math....

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Scope on the Skies: Imaging the Night Sky

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue talks about using digital photography to capture the night sky....

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Scope on Safety: Kitchen Chemistry and Safety

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue covers guidelines for household chemical use....

Middle School Chemistry Labs Makerspace Safety

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Teaching Electricity and Engineering With LEDs

Using colorful light-emitting diodes to engage students in the study of electric circuits....

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The Bird Box Survey Project

A field-based science inquiry investigation....

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Pond Power

How to establish interdisciplinary connections....