The NGSS-ification of Too Slow to Notice: How to Turn Any Unit into a Phenomena-Based, Student-Driven Investigation

Journal Article | January 2018

Add phenomena to your teaching to support three-dimensional instruction.

A Framework for Integrating Science, Engineering, and Literacy

Journal Article | January 2018

Incorporate scientific texts into lessons to help students make crosscurricular connections.

Why Do Fishermen Need Forests? Developing a Project-Based Learning Unit With an Engaging Driving Question

Journal Article | January 2018

Use driving questions and anchoring phenomena to capture students’ curiosity.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12

Journal Article | January 2018

Recently published books selected by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teachers Association.

How Can We Provide Water for Developing Countries? 5E Unit Empowers Students to Solve the Global Water Crisis

Journal Article | January 2018

Students use science knowledge and engineering skills to address a significant real-world problem.

From the Editor’s Desk: Tips for Project-Based Learning

Journal Article | January 2018

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

Commentary: Codesigning Science Projects With Students

Journal Article | January 2018

An opinion piece about including student voice and collaborating with students as project codesigners.

Citizen Science: Take a Stream Selfie for Science

Journal Article | January 2018

This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data. Stream water quality data are lacking across the country, and citizen…

Disequilibrium: The Advantages of Biodegradable Products

Journal Article | January 2018

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. In this month’s discrepant event, students learn about the environmental impact of two kinds of packing peanuts. Students then identify an…

Listserv Roundup: Note-Taking Strategies in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | January 2018

This column shares recent conversations taken from the NSTA listserv community about current science education topics. Focusing on tools and strategies that not only organize information but also increase student…

Science For All: Managing Group Work

Journal Article | January 2018

This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement. Although group work has its advantages, it can present issues in the middle school classroom. In this column, the authors share problems to look for when…

Teacher To Teacher: Teaching With Everyday Phenomena

Journal Article | January 2018

This column provides practical advice from your peers. The author describes the process of making ice cream as a good example of an anchoring phenomenon.

Scope on the Skies: Storms From the Skies

Journal Article | January 2018

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This issue discusses meteor showers and storms.

Elements of Making

Journal Article | January 2018

A framework to support making in the science classroom.

Grouping Minerals by Their Formulas

Journal Article | January 2018

Students use a periodic table to identify patterns in mineral formulas and develop classification systems.