Science Sampler: The Pet Rock Project—Making the rock cycle come alive!

Journal Article | September 2007

The Pet Rock Project provides students with an in-depth understanding of the rock cycle that involves their artistic and creative abilities in the Earth science classroom. The idea of a pet rock was central to the…

Formative Assessment Probes: Is a Brick a Rock?

Journal Article | July 2018

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This issue explores a probe about lines of agreement with opposing views.

Teacher's Toolkit: Rocking Out Science!

Journal Article | October 2016

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue describes how to use music videos to engage students and assess science learning.

Science Sampler: Rocks in our pockets

Journal Article | September 2005

Rocks contain so many stories within them that they're a natural for young scientists. To introduce students to rocks and their characteristics, begin your rocks unit with the following activities that develop their…

Editor's Roundtable: Rock-Solid Standards

Journal Article | November 2012

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

Scope on the Skies: Rocks, robots, and ices

Journal Article | October 2010

Solar system exploration in November includes flybys of Saturn’s moons, a comet, and the next-to-last launch of a space shuttle before the shuttle program ends. In addition, on November 1 and 29 before sunrise, the…

NASA "ROCKS" Problem-Based Learning

Journal Article | August 2004

With the National Science Education Standards as a driving force behind instruction, science educators must move toward classroom activities that allow students to guide their own learning experiences and form their own…