The Early Years: Inviting Parents to School

Journal Article | June 2014

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue discusses ways to help parents get involved in preschool science end engineering programs.

Science 101: Why Are Hippos Unguligrades?

Journal Article | June 2014

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the difference between plantigrades, digitigrades, and unguligrades.

Research Roundup: 2014 Summer Reading Suggestions

Journal Article | June 2014

These reading suggestions are compiled by ASTE, NARST, and NSELA.

Methods and Strategies: Extending the Classroom

Journal Article | June 2014

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses tips for planning successful field trips.

Engineering Encounters: Can a Student Really Do What Engineers Do?

Journal Article | June 2014

Teaching second graders about properties using filter design within a 5E learning cycle.

Astrobiology: Explorations in Earth and Life Science

Journal Article | June 2014

Explore the fundamental conditions that make life possible on Earth and the creatures that inhabit its most extreme environments as you consider the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

Letters! We Get Letters

Journal Article | June 2014

Correspond with a scientist to strengthen students' writing and questioning skills while humanizing the people behind the profession.

Including Students in a Model of the Earth, Moon, and Sun System

Journal Article | June 2014

Model the phases of the Moon and other astronomy concepts with this hands-on approach that will keep students on their toes.

Think Instruments, Think Apps: Using App-Based Technology in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | June 2014

Integrate tablets and smartphones into your classroom by incorporating the latest apps into your lessons.

Born to Run: Experimental Evolution of High Voluntary Exercise in Mice

Journal Article | June 2014

Explore evolutionary change in response to selection using real organisms instead of simulations.

Editor's Roundtable: Adding some STEAM to Astronomy

Journal Article | June 2014

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

Guest Editorial: Modeling What We Can't Sense—Using Evidence We Can

Journal Article | June 2014

An opinion piece about exploring ways the practices of science can be integrated with literature.

Teacher's Toolkit: Scientific Explanations and Arguments: Building New Science Content Knowledge Through Argumentation

Journal Article | June 2014

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue describes a process by which to develop science lessons that support students in engaging in and learning through…

Tried and True: Planetary Properties: A Systems Perspective

Journal Article | June 2014

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue describes a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the properties of each planet as well as…

Scope on Safety: Safety's Within Your Grasp

Journal Article | June 2014

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses assessing safety issues during a model's testing phase.