Classic Lessons 2.0: The Discovery Demonstration

Journal Article | June 2018

This column shares updated perennial classroom favorites. This issue discusses a variation on the traditional classroom demonstration— the discovery demonstration—which is structured so that students are actively…

Integrating Technology: Depth of Knowledge and Conceptual Understanding

Journal Article | June 2018

This column shares how teachers use technology for assessment, student learning, or classroom management. This article shows how an engaging, interactive online density simulation allowed students to predict, manipulate…

Practical Research: Help! I’ve Been Asked to Coach a Robotics Team

Journal Article | June 2018

This article offers recommended mentoring strategies for teachers new to coaching robotics teams.

From the Editor’s Desk: The Meaningful World of Matter

Journal Article | June 2018

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

Disequilibrium: Oobleck: Is It a Solid or Liquid?

Journal Article | June 2018

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This article discusses two engagement activities using oobleck.

“When You Walk Into This Room, You’re Scientists!”

Journal Article | June 2018

Listserv Roundup: A Short Guide to Genius Hour Makerspaces

Journal Article | June 2018

This column shares recent conversations taken from the NSTA listserv community about current science education topics. This month’s column is a compilation of resources and advice shared via NSTA’s e-mail listservs by…

Science for All: Ready, Fire, Aim!

Journal Article | June 2018

This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement. This article discusses strategies to handle impulsivity in the science classroom.

Teacher to Teacher: Supporting Students With the Four Question Strategy

Journal Article | June 2018

This column provides practical advice from your peers. In this article students use the Four Question Strategy to design, construct, and test the performance of hand warmers.

Citizen Science: Citizen Science at the Shore

Journal Article | June 2018

This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data. This article describes the Great Eggcase Hunt.

Scope on the Skies: Return to Sender (part 1)

Journal Article | June 2018

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This issue discusses the Parker Solar Probe, Mars, and July celestial events.

Strategies for Teaching STEM Subjects to College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Journal Article | June 2018

The purpose of this qualitative study is to collect the experiential knowledge of 12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) faculty about teaching students who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Developing Shared Vision: A Case Study Documenting a STEM General Education Change Process at a Small Liberal Arts School

Journal Article | June 2018

A small undergraduate liberal arts college explored a model, grounded in the literature, to develop a shared vision for its science and math general education curriculum that focuses on scientific literacy skills. This…

Structure and Function Relationships in the Educational Expectations of Professional Societies Across the STEM Disciplines

Journal Article | June 2018

The authors investigated 16 professional societies’ educational expectations related to structure and function, revealing the presence of multiple discipline-specific disambiguations.

Science 102: This Month's Task: Measuring Up

Journal Article | January 2016

Exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's task involves an activity using a meterstick.