Science Scope—January/February 2023

Volume 46, Number 3

Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

A healthy ecosystem can be defined as one that “has the ability to maintain its structure and function over time in the face of external stress.” Managing ecosystems in a manner that creates resilience and long-term sustainability is more crucial than ever. This is easier said than done.

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Ecosystem Dynamics

By Patty McGinnis

Middle School Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science

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Why Should We All Embrace Statistical Thinking?

By Kristin Hunter-Thomson

Biology Environmental Science Life Science Literacy

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What Lies Beneath?

By Catherine E. Matthews, Katie Singleton, Manda M. Jackson, Cory A. Bentley, and Heidi Carlone

Middle School Biology Environmental Science Inquiry Life Science

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Engineering for Ecological and Social Justice

By Veronica Cassone McGowan and Todd Campbell

Middle School Biology Citizen Science Climate Change Engineering Environmental Science Instructional Materials Life Science Social Justice

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The (Trans)Formative Assessment Planning Template

By Caitlin Gailey McClearyCale Fine, Haeyoung Littich, and Maren Getz

Middle School Assessment English Language Learners Equity Inclusion Teaching Strategies

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The Birds and the Bees, the Flowers and the Trees

By Laura Wheeler, Rita Hagevik, Kathy Cabe Trundle, Michelle Parslow, and Katherine Vela

Middle School 5E Biology Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary NGSS

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Playing With Garbage

By Jonathan Cade Gilbert and Jerrid Kruse

Middle School Biology Engineering Life Science Teaching Strategies Technology

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Iguanas from Above

By Jill Nugent

Middle School Biology Citizen Science Instructional Materials

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Sandy and Dusty Worlds

By Bob Riddle

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science