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Archive: Assessment for the <em>Next Generation Science Standards</em>, January 14, 2014
This web seminar took place on January 14, 2014, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern standard time. The presenters were Joan Herman, Co-Director Emeritus of the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) ...
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Making Connections Between the Digital and Physical World
The game Angry Birds inspires a physical science challenge....
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Exploring the Wild World of Wiggly Worms!
Young students get their hands dirty while investigating earthworm habitats and behaviors....
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Collecting data on the school's cafeteria waste unleashes the power of student action....
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Students explore the chia seed's nutritional value and the growth requirements for its sprouts....
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Editor's Note: Student Interests: Tapping Into Passion
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Happy Birthday!
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue uses the context of birthdays to explore observable patterns that result from Earth's revolution around the Sun....
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The Early Years: Now We're Cooking
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue explores matter through cooking....
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Formative Assessment Probes: Is It Made of Parts?: Scaffolding a Formative Assessment Probe
This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue explores structure and function as it relates to animals and plants....
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Science Shorts: Our Environment
This column provides classic classroom activities that emphasize science process skills. In this month’s issue students pose a scientific question and plan an investigation to answer that question....
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Engineering Encounters: Catch Me If You Can!
A STEM activity for kindergarteners is integrated into the curriculum....
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Science 101: What Do Energy Drinks Do to Your Body?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the author discusses the effects of energy drinks on a young person's body....
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Authentic Landscapes Indoors: Using Erosion Models to Connect Science and Engineering Practices
Build models that explore how natural and human-made constructs limit erosion....
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Special Education in the Science Classroom: A Co-Teaching Scenario
Learn how to support students with disabilities by creating inclusive settings....
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Cookie Tectonics: An Introduction to Earth Hazards and Tectonic Fundamentals
Use a common treat to review basic Earth concepts and assess students' knowledge....
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Using Web GIS to Enhance Tectonics Learning and Geospatial Thinking
Use tablets and other technology to explore plate tectonics....
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Exploring Earthquakes and Tsunamis: Integrating Science, Social Studies, and Technology
Get swept up in a technology-based exploration of tsunamis....
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Bringing Earthquake Engineering to Your Hometown
Design earthquake-resistant buildings and bridges for your local area....
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Simulating Earthquake Early Warning Systems in the Classroom
Learn the science behind early warning systems for earthquakes, and then design your own....
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99.99%—Antibacterial Products and Natural Selection
Explore antibacterial resistance through a natural-selection simulation....
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Editor's Roundtable: Could You Live Here?
Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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Everyday Engineering: Twisting and Braiding—From Thread to Rope
An inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. This issue looks at the technology of cords and ropes....
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Scope on Safety: Pregnant and Safe in the Lab
This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses how to be safe in the lab while pregnant....
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This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue talks about meteors, asteroids, meteor showers, and Comet ISON....
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Using bottlenose dolphin sightings to study spatial patterns....
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The authors use historical case studies and the Linnaean classification system to help students learn about patterns and classification....
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Summer programs that expose students to authentic scientific research....
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A Science Challenge Day was conducted to help students meet the International Baccalaureate Organization's requirement to assess personal skills: self-motivation, perseverance, teamwork, and self-reflection. Students work in teams, apply critical-thi...
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Editor's Corner: Crosscutting Patterns
The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....
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The Green Room: Back to Ecological Basics, Part 1
This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue talks about the flow of energy through an ecosystem....
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The New Teacher's Toolbox: Advocating for Science
This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses how to advance the progress of science in schools and communities....