Teaching Through Trade Books: Every Part Has a Purpose

Journal Article | February 2015

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s issue students explore the structure and function of designed objects, introducing them to the world of engineering.

The Early Years: Getting Messy With Matter

Journal Article | February 2015

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue shows how students experience painting on a variety of surfaces and compare their observations of the paint…

Safety First: Safer Science Explorations for Young Children

Journal Article | February 2015

This article discusses preparation for science exploration safety for preK through grade 2.

Formative Assessment Probes: Soil and Dirt: The Same or Different?

Journal Article | February 2015

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue explores children's commonly held ideas about soil.

Engineering Encounters: Am I Really Teaching Engineering to Elementary Students?

Journal Article | February 2015

Lessons from an environmental engineering summer camp for first and second graders.

Methods and Strategies: Bringing the Outside In

Journal Article | February 2015

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. In this month’s issue students learn ecology through the study of native plants.

Science 101: What Do We Mean by Structure and Function in Science?

Journal Article | February 2015

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explores the meaning of structure and function.

Biomimicry: The "Natural" Intersection of Biology and Engineering

Journal Article | February 2015

Combine standards from engineering and biology while designing technology inspired by nature.

Bringing Historical Scientific Arguments Back to Life: The Case of Continental Drift

Journal Article | February 2015

Reexamine the scientific debates that surrounded the birth of the theory of plate tectonics.

Why Theories Do Not Turn Into Laws

Journal Article | February 2015

Explore what scientists mean when they talk about laws and theories, with the help of a cube and cards.

For the Love of Infographics

Journal Article | February 2015

Use a visual approach to identify an organism's structural and behavioral adaptations and explain how they increase its chances of survival.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12

Journal Article | February 2015

Books published in 2014 and selected by the National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council.

The Surprising Patterns of Health and Disease

Journal Article | February 2015

Learn how connecting seemingly unrelated patterns can lead to unexpected scientific discoveries.

Editor's Roundtable: Crosscutting Concepts: The Ties That Bind

Journal Article | February 2015

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

Guest Editorial: Interdisciplinary Science: A Fresh Approach From the Past

Journal Article | February 2015

An opinion piece about integrated learning.