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Science 101: How Does an Electron Microscope Work?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the electron microscope is explained....

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Exploring Thermal Insulation: From Cookbook to Inquiry

Learn to transform a cookbook lab exercise into a true inquiry experience....

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Cross-Disciplinary Writing: Scientific Argumentation, the Common Core, and the ADI Model

Discuss and evaluate argument-related products that are critical elements of science content....

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English Language Arts and Science: A Shift Toward Student Success

Strengthen language-arts and science skills while exploring why our planet has seasons....

Earth & Space Science

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Developing and Using Models to Align With NGSS

Bring the Earth-Moon-Sun system into alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards....

Middle School Earth & Space Science Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Teacher Preparation

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Innovative Composite Research Modeled in the Middle School Classroom

Engage in an engineering activity to help students understand the work of engineers and the links between engineering and science....

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Next Generation Science Standards: Lost in the Woods?

Navigate through the unfamiliar terrain of the NGSS and learn how it connects to the Common Core....

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Incorporating Models Into Science Teaching to Meet the Next Generation Science Standards

Discover what the NGSS has to say about the proper use of models in the middle school classroom....

Middle School Biology Chemistry Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Evolution Life Science Physical Science Physics Technology Assessment Instructional Materials Inquiry Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Modeling the Forest

Measure and model trees to emphasize that mathematics is the language of science....

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Editor's Roundtable: Start Your Engines—Time to Take the NGSS out for a Test Drive

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

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Guest Editorial: Conceptual Shifts in the Next Generation Science Standards: Opportunities and Challenges

An opinion piece about answering the question: What will my school and I have to change to meet the expectations in the new standards? The author also gives advice about how to approach the decision makers in your district or school....

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Everyday Engineering: Producing Plastic ... From Milk?

This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. This month's column investigates plastics....

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Scope on Safety: Earth Science Safety: It's All in Your Form

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses safety in Earth science lab activities....

Middle School Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Evolution

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Scope on the Skies: Engaging Students in Independent Astronomy Research Projects

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses a model project called Cool Cosmos in which students work with image-processing software....

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Developing and Using Models in Physics

Grounding instruction around scientifically rich, often complex natural phenomena....

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Making Sense of Natural Selection

Developing and using the natural selection model as an anchor for practice and content....

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Modeling Sunspots

How Korean high school students used two types of modeling in their study of the Sun....