From Mendel to Me: Constructing Genetics Knowledge Through Historical Problem-Based Learning

Journal Article | January 2016

Teach traits and heredity with a lesson that focuses on the life of the the father of genetics.

Pass the DNA, Please

Journal Article | January 2016

Play a modified game of “Telephone” to learn about transcription, translation, and gene expression.

Controversial Environmental Issues Explored Through Interdisciplinary Perspectives: The Case of the Bald Eagle, the Botanical Garden, and the Airport

Journal Article | January 2016

Tackle a complicated science-technology-society issue with this 5E lesson.

Editor’s Roundtable: Teaching Heredity and Evolution in the Next Generation

Journal Article | January 2016

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

Guest Editorial: Epigenetics: A New Science for Middle School—And Why You Should Teach It

Journal Article | January 2016

An opinion piece about epigenetics.

Teacher’s Toolkit: Guided-Choice Learning in Out-of-School Environments

Journal Article | January 2016

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. Positive experiences in informal science contexts can lead students to new and positive connections with school science. Based on the…

Tried and True: Revealing Alternative Conceptions to Enhance Students' Understanding of Deep Time

Journal Article | January 2016

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. The author introduced an activity as part of a unit on Earth’s history that asked students to imagine what the Earth looked like at a point…

Scope on Safety: Eyeing Safety

Journal Article | January 2016

This column shares safety information for your classroom. Wearing proper eye protection in the science laboratory can thwart potential hazards. In middle school science labs, appropriate eye protection is required for…

Scope on the Skies: A Leap Forward

Journal Article | January 2016

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses calendar origins and why there is a leap year.

Uncovering Wildlife

Journal Article | January 2016

Using mini cover boards for science investigations.

Making Critical Friends

Journal Article | January 2016

Using socioscientific issues to teach argumentation and evidence-based reasoning.

Shedding Light on the “Science of Small"

Journal Article | January 2016

Exploring nanoparticles and energy conversion.

A Virtuous Cycle

Journal Article | January 2016

Using the Formative Assessment Design Cycle to support the NGSS.

Finding Patterns

Journal Article | January 2016

A lesson on naming chemical compounds.

Planning NGSS-Based Instruction: Where Do You Start?

Journal Article | January 2016

Allow students to pursue their own questions as you work to incorporate the NGSS into your curriculum.