Formative Assessment Probes: Seeds in a Bag

Journal Article | October 2014

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. In this month’s issue the formative assessment probe is designed to uncover students' use of a crosscutting concept—cause and effect—related to germination…

Engineering Encounters: Blasting Off With Engineering

Journal Article | October 2014

Toy testing creatively engages fifth-grade students in engineering design.

Methods and Strategies: Creating a "We" Culture

Journal Article | October 2014

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shares strategies to ensure all students connect with science.

Science 101: How Do We Determine "Cause and Effect?"

Journal Article | October 2014

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how cause and effect relates to science instruction.

Safety First: Houston, We Have Liftoff!

Journal Article | October 2014

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue covers the safety of using projectiles in the classroom.

Engineering Design and EFFECTs: A Water Filtration Example

Journal Article | October 2014

Teach students the language of engineering while addressing a real-world problem.

Saving Pelicans: A STEM Integration Unit

Journal Article | October 2014

Design pelican nests as part of a STEM unit that explores food webs, migration patterns, wildlife populations, and related concepts.

Redesigning the Water Rocket: An Engineering-Design Cycle for Integrating Science and Engineering Practices and Nature of Science Learning

Journal Article | October 2014

Examine a variety of aerodynamic factors that affect the distance traveled by a projectile.

The Justin Time Challenge

Journal Article | October 2014

Engage students in both science and engineering by designing a metronome that keeps the beat to a popular song.

Designing Earthquake-Resistant Structures: Integrating Science and Engineering Practices

Journal Article | October 2014

Research how earthquakes affect structures and then design your own buildings that will withstand a tectonic event.

Construct, Critique, and Connect: Engineering as a Vehicle to Learn Science

Journal Article | October 2014

Design a better wind-turbine blade with this activity that explores energy transformation and conservation.

Editor's Roundtable: EQuIP—A Tool to Help Keep the NGSS on Course

Journal Article | October 2014

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

Teacher's Toolkit: Exploring the Science Framework and NGSS: Computational Thinking in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | October 2014

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue discusses computational thinking and how it relates to science teaching.

Scope on Safety: Culturing Safety in Life Science

Journal Article | October 2014

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue covers safety in life sciences labs.

Scope on the Skies: Anyone Out There?

Journal Article | October 2014

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses the Kepler mission to discover other planets orbiting their respective stars.