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Using a Systems Thinking Approach to Figure Out Why a Ball Drops, Bounces, and Stops
This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. In this issue, learn how to develop students’ systems thinking skills and have them apply these skills to discover and explain the energy conversions and transfers...
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Classic Lessons 2.0: Project- and problem-based learning and assessment
This article describes an activity that primarily focuses on project-based learning where students are actively engaged to solve the challenge of building a paper roller coaster that meets specific criteria (e.g., a hill and a loop is required)....
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From the Editor's Desk: Playing With Forces and Motion
Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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Disequilibrium: Newton's Bottle
This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. Explore the table cloth trick in this issue....
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Science for All: Using the Textbook Effectively to Encourage Student Growth
This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement....
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Citizen Science: Raspberry Shake
This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data.This issue, learn how to join in a study of plate tectonics....
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Interdisciplinary Ideas: Strengthening Your Word Wall
This column shares ways to bring other subjects into the science classroom. In this issue, learn how to show a relationship between concepts by placing vocabulary in a chart, cycle, continuum, logical sequence, or compare and contrast in an area of ...
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Teacher to Teacher: Classroom Strategies for Analyzing and Interpreting Graph Data
This column provides practical advice from your peers....
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Scope on the Skies: Virtual Space Exploration
This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This issue looks at how virtual reality and augmented reality are aiding space exploration....
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Deriving Ohm's Law Using a Guided-Inquiry Investigation
Derive the mathematical relationship between voltage and a current flowing through a resistor....