The Early Years: Encouraging Curiosity

Journal Article | March 2016

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month's column describes an activity that will connect families to children’s learning at school by posing questions for…

Formative Assessment Probes: Talk Moves

Journal Article | March 2016

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. In this issue a formative assessment strategy for fostering productive probe discussions is described.

Addressing Student Diversity and Equity

Journal Article | March 2016

Science 101: What, Exactly, Is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle?

Journal Article | March 2016

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

Science 102: This Month’s Task: Pennies From Heaven

Journal Article | March 2016

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This month's issue presents a new challenge and answers the Disappearing Halves challenge from last month.

Addressing Student Diversity and Equity

Journal Article | March 2016

The Next Generation Science Standards can bridge science achievement gaps.

Using Apps to Integrate Writing Into Science Education

Journal Article | March 2016

Download these useful tools to improve your students’ writing and promote collaboration.

Making Science Real: Supporting English Learners in Argumentation and Exploration Through Authentic Tasks

Journal Article | March 2016

Explore plate tectonics while supporting content and academic language development.

Personalized Vocabulary Learning in the Middle School Classroom

Journal Article | March 2016

Master new science vocabulary through rephrasing, summarizing, and replacing terms with symbols.

Light, Color, Vision, Optics! A Text Set for Grades 6–8

Journal Article | March 2016

Use a coherent, graduated sequence of texts to build vocabulary and content knowledge.

Naming the Solar System: Implementation of Vocabulary Strategies to Improve Scientific Literacy

Journal Article | March 2016

Use interactive word walls and other tools to teach science vocabulary.

Editor's Roundtable: Moving Beyond Traditional Science Writing

Journal Article | March 2016

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

Tried and True: Problem-Based, Enhanced–Language Learning With Pendulums

Journal Article | March 2016

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This article describes a pendulum PBELL experience developed and implemented in university methods classes and an eighth-grade classroom in…

Teacher's Toolkit: Explanations Across the Curricula: Integrating Common Core State Standards in Literacy With the National Science Education Standards

Journal Article | March 2016

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue presents examples of how an explanation framework is used to promote literacy across several content areas: science…

Scope on Safety: Creating Latex-Safe Classrooms

Journal Article | March 2016

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses latex allergies to latex-containing materials in the middle school laboratory.