Science Scope—January 2020

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Volume 43, Number 5

Over the past decade, the proliferation of superhero movies has exploded. Although the heroes fight crime and uphold the law, few abide by the laws of physics. To tap into students’ interests, students were presented with a challenge: Develop a lesson to teach a physics concept centered on the (accurate or inaccurate) depiction of that concept in a superhero movie.

Journal Article

Scientific Literacy in the Post-Truth Era

By Patty McGinnis

Middle School Literacy Technology

Journal Article

Modifying labs for students with special needs

By Kaitlyn McGlynn and Janey Kelly

Middle School Disabilities Equity Labs

Journal Article

Sourdough Citizen Science

By Jill Nugent

Middle School Citizen Science

Journal Article

Science Throwdown

By Brian Heisey

Middle School Teaching Strategies

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Kids Teaching Kids

By Laura Riley and Kim Healy

Middle School Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Supporting Students In Writing Scientific Explanations

By Mary Koppal, Meredith N. Long, Leah Donovan, Damisha Drakes, Sarah Q. Pappalardo, and Jo Ellen Roseman

Middle School Literacy Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Superhero Physics

By Kelly Gooden

Middle School Physics Teaching Strategies

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Synthesizing Geologic Data Into An Argument for Plate Tectonic Theory

By Michelle Schpakow

Middle School Earth & Space Science Physical Science

Journal Article

Visualizing the Environmental Effects of Electronics

By Elizabeth Schibuk

Middle School Environmental Science Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Preparing for Cosmic Collisions

By Bob Riddle

Middle School Astronomy