Guest Editorial: The Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core State Standards: Proposing a Happy Marriage

Journal Article | August 2013

The author suggests ways in which these two documents complement one another and can support teachers to bring a subject-matter serious perspective to teaching and learning in grades preK through five.

Teaching Through Trade Books: Habitable Homes

Journal Article | August 2013

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue focuses on the diversity of different animal habitats and the adaptations of the organisms within them.

The Early Years: Food for Thought

Journal Article | August 2013

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. In this month’s issue students focus on possible evidence of animals using plants for food or shelter.

Formative Assessment Probes: When Is the Next Full Moon? Using K–2 Concept Cartoons

Journal Article | August 2013

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This month’s issue uses concept cartoons to assess students' ideas about the moon.

Science 101: How Does an Electron Microscope Work?

Journal Article | August 2013

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. In this month’s issue the electron microscope is explained.

Exploring Thermal Insulation: From Cookbook to Inquiry

Journal Article | August 2013

Learn to transform a cookbook lab exercise into a true inquiry experience.

Cross-Disciplinary Writing: Scientific Argumentation, the Common Core, and the ADI Model

Journal Article | August 2013

Discuss and evaluate argument-related products that are critical elements of science content.

English Language Arts and Science: A Shift Toward Student Success

Journal Article | August 2013

Strengthen language-arts and science skills while exploring why our planet has seasons.

Developing and Using Models to Align With NGSS

Journal Article | August 2013

Bring the Earth-Moon-Sun system into alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards.

Innovative Composite Research Modeled in the Middle School Classroom

Journal Article | August 2013

Engage in an engineering activity to help students understand the work of engineers and the links between engineering and science.

Next Generation Science Standards: Lost in the Woods?

Journal Article | August 2013

Navigate through the unfamiliar terrain of the NGSS and learn how it connects to the Common Core.

Incorporating Models Into Science Teaching to Meet the Next Generation Science Standards

Journal Article | August 2013

Discover what the NGSS has to say about the proper use of models in the middle school classroom.

Modeling the Forest

Journal Article | August 2013

Measure and model trees to emphasize that mathematics is the language of science.

Editor's Roundtable: Start Your Engines—Time to Take the NGSS out for a Test Drive

Journal Article | August 2013

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

Guest Editorial: Conceptual Shifts in the Next Generation Science Standards: Opportunities and Challenges

Journal Article | August 2013

An opinion piece about answering the question: What will my school and I have to change to meet the expectations in the new standards? The author also gives advice about how to approach the decision makers in your…