Science 2.0: Textbooks 2.0

Journal Article | February 2014

This column shares web tools that support learning. This month’s issue discusses the advantages of digital books.

The Green Room: The Gray Wolf—A Good Case Study

Journal Article | February 2014

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. This month’s issue discusses using the gray wolf as a case study for such topics as endangered species, wildlife conservation methods, ecosystem…

The New Teacher's Toolbox: "Why Do We Have to Know This?"

Journal Article | February 2014

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses strategies for making curricular connections that will help answer questions from students who wonder why they need to know…

Career of the Month: An Interview with Biomaterials Engineer Constance Ace

Journal Article | February 2014

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Constance Ace's career path to becoming a biomaterials engineer.

Health Wise: Teens and STDs

Journal Article | February 2014

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Safer Science: Don't Make Your Lab a McDonald's

Journal Article | February 2014

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses reasons why food and drink should not be allowed in the lab.

How Low Can You Go?: Interdisciplinary Student-Impact Investigations for Environmental Awareness and Sustainability

Journal Article | February 2014

Analyze your class's consumption and waste production to teach students about their environmental impact.

The Value of a Tree: Comparing Carbon Sequestration to Forest Products

Journal Article | February 2014

Determine whether your local trees are better used for carbon sequestration or jet fuel.

Invading the Curriculum: Incorporating Service Learning in the Local Community to Enhance Student Engagement

Journal Article | February 2014

Connect classroom learning and community outreach through a unit about invasive ecology.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12

Journal Article | February 2014

Discover trade books published in 2013 that cover science content, engineering, and design.

Greenhouse Design: An Engineering Unit

Journal Article | February 2014

Incorporate engineering design into a lesson about grassland ecosystems.

Get Your Students Outside With Technology

Journal Article | February 2014

Use the latest technology to create an interactive interpretive trail.

Editor's Roundtable: Walking a Thin Line

Journal Article | February 2014

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

Everyday Engineering: UV or Not UV? That Is a Question for Your Sunglasses

Journal Article | February 2014

This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. In this 5E learning cycle lesson students use UV-sensitive beads to test different sunglasses' lenses to determine their ability to…

Teacher's Toolkit: Scientific Explanations and Arguments: Seeing and Supporting Explanation and Argumentation in Students' Talk

Journal Article | February 2014

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue provides a set of questions useful for thinking about explanation and argumentation in students' talk with each…