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Exploring Earthquakes and Tsunamis: Integrating Science, Social Studies, and Technology

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Exploring Earthquakes and Tsunamis: Integrating Science, Social Studies, and Technology

Get swept up in a technology-based exploration of tsunamis....

Bringing Earthquake Engineering to Your Hometown

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Bringing Earthquake Engineering to Your Hometown

Design earthquake-resistant buildings and bridges for your local area....

Simulating Earthquake Early Warning Systems in the Classroom

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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....

99.99%—Antibacterial Products and Natural Selection

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99.99%—Antibacterial Products and Natural Selection

Explore antibacterial resistance through a natural-selection simulation....

Editor's Roundtable: Could You Live Here?

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Editor's Roundtable: Could You Live Here?

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

Everyday Engineering: Twisting and Braiding—From Thread to Rope

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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....

Scope on Safety: Pregnant and Safe in the Lab

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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....

Middle School Equity Labs Safety

Scope on the Skies: Incoming!

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Scope on the Skies: Incoming!

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue talks about meteors, asteroids, meteor showers, and Comet ISON....

Where's That Dolphin?

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Where's That Dolphin?

Using bottlenose dolphin sightings to study spatial patterns....

Classification

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Classification

The authors use historical case studies and the Linnaean classification system to help students learn about patterns and classification....

What Makes Us Tick...Tock?

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What Makes Us Tick...Tock?

Using fruit flies to study circadian rhythms....

Science Immersion

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Science Immersion

Summer programs that expose students to authentic scientific research....

Science Challenge Day

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Science Challenge Day

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...

Editor's Corner: Crosscutting Patterns

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Editor's Corner: Crosscutting Patterns

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....

The Green Room: Back to Ecological Basics, Part 1

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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....

The New Teacher's Toolbox: Advocating for Science

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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....

Safer Science: Anger Management

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Safer Science: Anger Management

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the legal considerations of dealing with unacceptable student behavior in the laboratory....

Career of the Month: An Interview With Ecosystem Scientist Stan Wullschleger

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Career of the Month: An Interview With Ecosystem Scientist Stan Wullschleger

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes the job of an ecosystem scientist....

Health Wise: Can the Cramming

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Health Wise: Can the Cramming

This Q&A style column provides up-to-date information on current health topics—helping students (and teachers) make healthy choices. In this month’s issue the author discusses the effects of not getting enough sleep and encourages good study habi...

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