Science 101: How Does Speech-Recognition Software Work?

Journal Article | October 2016

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explains the origins of speech-recognition software.

Science 102: Raindrops Keep Falling Answer

Journal Article | October 2016

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue answers the Raindrops Keep Falling challenge from last month.

Engineering Encounters: An Engineering Design Process for Early Childhood

Journal Article | October 2016

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue shares information about trying (again) to engineer an egg package.

Methods and Strategies: Put Your Walls to Work

Journal Article | October 2016

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses planning and using interactive word walls to support science and reading instruction.

Editor's Note: Meeting the Challenges of Communicating Science

Journal Article | October 2016

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

“Accelerating” Science Learning With Reading

Journal Article | October 2016

Use close reading to explore the physical science topics of force, motion, and acceleration.

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Gene Therapy

Journal Article | October 2016

Integrate T-W-L-H-Q, Word Splash, and discussion-based literacy strategies into a genetics unit.

Learning to Read Science

Journal Article | October 2016

Explore the unique challenges students face when reading science texts.

Using Place-Based, Structured Inquiry to Motivate At-Risk Students

Journal Article | October 2016

Engage students with real-world activities that address the needs of the school, community, and region.

From the Editor's Desk: Speaking Up for All

Journal Article | October 2016

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

Classic Lessons 2.0: Science Cafés

Journal Article | October 2016

This column shares updated perennial classroom favorites. An affordable, easy-to-implement model that introduces young girls to STEM-related topics, careers, and role models.

Teacher's Toolkit: Rocking Out Science!

Journal Article | October 2016

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue describes how to use music videos to engage students and assess science learning.

Citizen Science: Fly Into Schoolyard Citizen Science With eBird

Journal Article | October 2016

This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data. Engage students in science as you contribute authentic data to eBird by…

Disequilibrium: Edible Candles

Journal Article | October 2016

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. Students must distinguish between observations and inferences. This month’s discrepant event will refresh your students’ knowledge about the…

Science for All: Accessibility at the Onset

Journal Article | October 2016

This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement. By beginning class with a task that the majority of students will be able to complete on their own, such as asking an open-ended question, you will foster…