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Exploring Power Distribution and Its Influence on the Process of Argumentation in a POGIL Biochemistry Classroom

In this exploratory case study, the authors consider how students in an undergraduate biochemistry class engaged in the process of argumentation within an inquiry-oriented learning environment to investigate a chemical mechanism in a particular part ...

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Point of View: The Professional Science Master’s Degree at Twenty

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This issue discusses Professional Science Master’s degree programs. ...

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Two-Year Community: Modeling Tiktaalik: Using a Model-Based Inquiry Approach to Engage Community College Students in the Practices of Science During an Evolution Unit

Inquiry methods have been successful in improving science literacy in students of all ages. Model-Based Inquiry (MBI) is an instructional model that engages students in the practices of science through the collaborative development of scientific mode...

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Case Study: Putting Words in Their Mouth: Writing Dialogue For Case Studies

This column provides original articles on innovations in case study teaching, assessment of the method, as well as case studies with teaching notes. This issue discusses dialogue writing guidelines most relevant to case writing....

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Could “The Martian” Really Have Grown Potatoes for Food?

Separate science fiction from fact....

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Engineering Nanoparticles for the Body

Design a nanoparticle that can travel through a blood vessel....

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Best STEM Books

Books published in 2017....

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Cells on Mars

Develop a deeper understanding of plant and animal cells....

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Cell Modeling Students Can Really Get Into

Use a real-world scenario to engage in the scientific practice of collecting, analyzing, graphing, and interpreting data....

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Classic Lessons 2.0: Diffusion in Action

This column shares updated perennial classroom favorites. Investigating the surface area–to-volume ratio in cells....

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Integrating Technology: Mapping Digital Game Analogies to Science Instruction

This column shares how teachers use technology for assessment, student learning, or classroom management. This article describes an instructional sequence that shows teachers how to use analogy mapping techniques with the Ruby Realm game....

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From the Editor’s Desk: Sparking Student Interest in Hidden Worlds

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

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Citizen Science: iNaturalist

This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data. Citizen science for 21st-century naturalists with the iNaturalist app....

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Disequilibrium: Sensory Illusions

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. The use of optical illusions in the classroom helps students understand that the brain may process reactions based upon a previously learned context, even if the context resul...

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Listserv Roundup: Interactive and Digital Notebooks in the Science Classroom

This column shares recent conversations taken from the NSTA listserv community about current science education topics. Last month, NSTA listserv members shared effective note-taking strategies for science students. This month’s column focuses on an...