Science 101: Why Do You Add Salt When Making Homemade Ice Cream?

Journal Article | November 2017

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the role of salt when making ice cream.

Science 102: Ghostly Visions

Journal Article | November 2017

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the The Face That Follows You challenge from last month.

Teaching Teachers: Assessing Students as Scientists

Journal Article | November 2017

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. Supporting teachers in assessing students’ scientific thinking.

Methods and Strategies: What’s the Story?

Journal Article | November 2017

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses using the 5E learning cycle to create coherent storylines.

Engineering Encounters: What’s The Buzz on Bees?

Journal Article | November 2017

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue shares information about a flower anatomy and honeybee pollination unit that incorporates inquiry and engineering.

Deep Thinking Over Geologic Time: Understanding Fossils and Relative Dating

Journal Article | November 2017

Explore geologic time with this series of hands-on activities.

Using Imagery Support Strategies to Develop Powerful Imagistic Models

Journal Article | November 2017

Create scientific models using imagery.

Modeling Mendel: Using a Puzzle-Solving Activity to Develop Ideas About Genetics

Journal Article | November 2017

Develop Punnett squares that explain observed patterns.

Engaging All Students in Science Practices Through a Cell Modeling Lesson

Journal Article | November 2017

Construct models of photosynthesis and cellular respiration while providing science language learning opportunities.

Constructing Scientific Models Through Kinulations

Journal Article | November 2017

Learn to kinesthetically model scientific phenomena.

Classic Lessons 2.0: Explaining Patterns in Our Solar System and the Role of Gravity in Space

Journal Article | November 2017

This column shares updated perennial classroom favorites. This is the last of three articles written to highlight pedagogical approaches consistent with the Next Generation Science Standards for supporting students’…

Teacher’s Toolkit: Science Can Be a Piece of Cake!

Journal Article | November 2017

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. Improving science comprehension through analogies.

From the Editor’s Desk: No Glue Required

Journal Article | November 2017

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

Citizen Science: Did You Feel It?

Journal Article | November 2017

This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data. Shake up your Earth science classroom with earthquake citizen science.

Disequilibrium: Wildfires, the Fire Triangle, and CO2 Extinguishers

Journal Article | November 2017

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month’s discrepant event models a CO2 fire extinguisher, helps students understand the fire triangle, and allows students to ponder ways…