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.

Scope on the Skies: In Transit

Journal Article | March 2016

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue describes transits and their four stages.

Which Comes First—Language or Content?

Journal Article | March 2016

Learning science content through SIOP and the 5E Learning Cycle.

Many Ways of Knowing

Journal Article | March 2016

A multilogical science lesson on climate change.

Family Science Night

Journal Article | March 2016

A fun way to engage English language learners and get their parents involved.

Helping Reluctant Readers

Journal Article | March 2016

How to make science texts more accessible.

Addressing Student Diversity and Equity

Journal Article | March 2016

The Next Generation Science Standards are leading a new wave of reform.

Critical Response Protocol

Journal Article | March 2016

A classroom tool for facilitating equitable critical discourse in science classrooms.

Editor's Corner: Science for All

Journal Article | March 2016

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.

Science 2.0: Mastering Scientific Practices With Technology, Part 3

Journal Article | March 2016

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue examines how technology can help students master the science practices described in the Next Generation Science Standards.