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Science 101: Why Do We Need Standard Units?
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explains the need for standard units of measure in science.
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Methods and Strategies: What's the Big Idea?
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This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses three big ideas from the research behind the Next Generation Science Standards.
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Engineer a blood-flow pathway and implant a stent in a blocked coronary artery.
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Sickle Cell Disease: Relating Community Health and Heredity
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Explore cell form and function and genetic inheritance during a study of sickle cell disease.
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The Big Break: A Module on Biomedical Engineering Principles and Medical Devices
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Investigate bone healing, fractures, and diseases with an activity involving simulated bone and bone implants.
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Inspired by Real Science: Biomedical Engineering for Breast Cancer Research in the Classroom
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Design a tissue-engineered system using an iterative cycle of development to answer an open-ended question.
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Editor's Roundtable: Using Medical Headlines to Meet the NGSS Goals
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Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Guest Editorial: NGSS Case Studies: Economically Disadvantaged Students Developing Conceptual Models
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This article focuses on a case study of economically disadvantaged students, which can serve as a vehicle for professional development activities as teachers examine the case studies and use them as prototypes for…
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Everyday Engineering: If It's Engineered, Is It Wood?
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This article describes a 5E learning cycle lesson in which students explore one aspect of manufactured wood, namely, strength.
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Tried and True: Building Bridges With the NGSS
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This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue describes an engaging and challenging series of lessons and activities in which students develop an appreciation for the…
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Teacher's Toolkit: A Scaffolding Suite to Support Evidence-Based Modeling and Argumentation
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This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue presents an effective and flexible suite of scaffolds to foster student growth in scientific reasoning and content…
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Scope on the Skies: Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold
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This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses the search for exoplanets that are Earthlike in both location relative to their host star and the physical properties of the planets…
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Scope on Safety: Tooling Up for Safer STEM Activities
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the safety of using hand and power tools when conducting hands-on STEM experiences.
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Engineering a solution to the problem of bycatch in the tuna fishery.
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Building a voltaic cell in the high school chemistry classroom.
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