A Middle School Lake Study: Connecting Disciplines Through a Hands-On Experience

Journal Article | August 2016

Dip into this cross-disciplinary, hands-on exploration of a local lake that can lead to a community learning experience.

A Closer Look at Flowers: Exploring Structure and Function in Science and Art

Journal Article | August 2016

Integrate art into a 5E model unit on the anatomy of flowers to provide students with another lens through which to view the specialized structures and organization of flowering plants.

From the Editor's Desk: A Welcome From the New Editor

Journal Article | August 2016

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

Teacher to Teacher: Start the School Year With an Authentic Activity

Journal Article | August 2016

This column provides practical advice from your peers. This month's column provides an activity to engage students in scientific argumentation.

Disequilibrium: Teaching Discrepant Events With the 5E Instructional Model

Journal Article | August 2016

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month's issue takes a vinegar–baking soda activity through the various stages of the 5E Instructional Model.

Science for All: Creating Student Buy-In on Day One

Journal Article | August 2016

This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement. This month's issue discusses how to engage students at the beginning of the school year.

Listserv Roundup: A Definitive Guide to the NSTA Listservs

Journal Article | August 2016

This column shares recent conversations taken from the NSTA listserv community about current science education topics.

Classic Lessons 2.0: The Power of Nanoscale

Journal Article | August 2016

This column shares updated perennial classroom favorites. This month's issue describes activities in which students examine how the ratio of surface area to volume is related to the size of an object, a concept that…

Teacher's Toolkit: A Bird in the Cage Is Worth Two in a Bush

Journal Article | August 2016

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue explores how Science Snacks can provide an opportunity for students to engage in the NGSS practice of Planning and…

Citizen Science: Testing the Water: World Watering Challenge

Journal Article | August 2016

This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data. This issue discusses a global citizen science program that allows students…

Scope on the Skies: Angles and Eclipses

Journal Article | August 2016

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses types of angles and eclipses, and modeling planets.

Find Your Center

Journal Article | August 2016

Using STEM principles to explore center of mass.

Scaling Up

Journal Article | August 2016

Using plant growth to understand climate change.

Separating a Mixture

Journal Article | August 2016

Students build models to explain ionic interactions.

A Twist on Measuring Catalase

Journal Article | August 2016

A more consistent—and fun—activity that explores enzyme reactions.