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Taking Note of Natural Resources

The idea of “going green” or being aware of and reducing our impact on natural resources is receiving a lot of attention these days. Schools are starting to employ “green” practices and are soliciting help from the students to be aware of and...

Book Chapter

Words to the Wild

A notebook is perhaps the single most important piece of equipment a naturalist takes into the field. But notebooks are not only for use by field scientists: They are also excellent tools for helping students record observations outdoors, develop com...

Book Chapter

A Balancing Act

Many children have seen circus performers walk a tightrope, and they gaze with awe at their skill and ability to keep their balance and not fall from great heights. The allure of walking a tightrope and the science of balance behind it is the focus o...

Journal Article

Solar Energy: Fun in the Sun

This article describes solar activities in detail and provides a model for teachers who wish to replicate these activities in their classroom....

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More Than Just Guessing: The Difference Between Prediction and Hypothesis

The author discusses the different meanings of the words prediction and hypothesis. Recognizing the difference can help students approach the inquiry experience in a way that teaches them to communicate their reasoning and rationales. Better understa...

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Career of the Month: Isotope Geochemist

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue highlights the work of an isotope geochemist....

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Las Rocas Nos Cuentan (Rocks Tell Their Stories)

Through inquiry learning, students understand the Earth processes that form rocks and minerals....

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Engaging Students in the Scientific Practices of Explanation and Argumentation

This article examines the sixth and seventh practices concerning explanation and argumentation, found in A Framework for K–12 Science Education....

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The New Teacher's Toolbox: Accommodating Differences

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses teaching a class of students with varying levels of ability and motivation....

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Recognizing Excellence: Bayou-tiful Data

This column features profiles of award-winning science programs and teachers. This month’s issue discusses a summertime teacher research experience on the bayou that gives way to a water-quality-monitoring lesson for fifth graders....

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An Integrated Instructional Approach to Facilitate Inquiry in the Classroom

In this article we provide an approach that integrates the Know-Learn-Evidcence-Wonder (KLEW) instructional teaching strategy within the 7E learning-cycle model to help teachers immerse students in a range of inquiry-based science experiences—parti...

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Editor's Note: Learning Doesn't Take a Vacation

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

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Just Me and You ... and a Whole Community Down by the Stream

A science club teaches students about their local environment while instilling positive ideas about science....

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Taking the Leap

A classroom bungee jump activity helps students understand physics concepts....

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Editor's Roundtable: Puzzled by Assessment?

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

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Scope on Safety: OSHA's Newest Lab Resources

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses OSHA's new publication Laboratory Safety Guidance....

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Science 2.0: The NSTA Learning Center

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue focuses on the electronic portal: The NSTA Learning Center....

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Editor's Corner: Science for All

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

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The Green Room: Tap Local Resources for Environmental Education

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue discusses local, state, and regional resources available for sustainability education inside the classroom....

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Hands-On Hydroponics

This article highlights a long-term inquiry lesson on sustainability and plant biology....