The Early Years: Cause and Effect: Where's the Evidence?

Journal Article | October 2014

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue addresses the crosscutting concept of cause and effect as the column editor views it from her work with…

Formative Assessment Probes: Seeds in a Bag

Journal Article | October 2014

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. In this month’s issue the formative assessment probe is designed to uncover students' use of a crosscutting concept—cause and effect—related to germination…

Engineering Encounters: Blasting Off With Engineering

Journal Article | October 2014

Toy testing creatively engages fifth-grade students in engineering design.

Methods and Strategies: Creating a "We" Culture

Journal Article | October 2014

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shares strategies to ensure all students connect with science.

Science 101: How Do We Determine "Cause and Effect?"

Journal Article | October 2014

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how cause and effect relates to science instruction.

Safety First: Houston, We Have Liftoff!

Journal Article | October 2014

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue covers the safety of using projectiles in the classroom.

Engineering Design and EFFECTs: A Water Filtration Example

Journal Article | October 2014

Teach students the language of engineering while addressing a real-world problem.

Saving Pelicans: A STEM Integration Unit

Journal Article | October 2014

Design pelican nests as part of a STEM unit that explores food webs, migration patterns, wildlife populations, and related concepts.

Redesigning the Water Rocket: An Engineering-Design Cycle for Integrating Science and Engineering Practices and Nature of Science Learning

Journal Article | October 2014

Examine a variety of aerodynamic factors that affect the distance traveled by a projectile.

The Justin Time Challenge

Journal Article | October 2014

Engage students in both science and engineering by designing a metronome that keeps the beat to a popular song.

Designing Earthquake-Resistant Structures: Integrating Science and Engineering Practices

Journal Article | October 2014

Research how earthquakes affect structures and then design your own buildings that will withstand a tectonic event.

Construct, Critique, and Connect: Engineering as a Vehicle to Learn Science

Journal Article | October 2014

Design a better wind-turbine blade with this activity that explores energy transformation and conservation.

Editor's Roundtable: EQuIP—A Tool to Help Keep the NGSS on Course

Journal Article | October 2014

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

Teacher's Toolkit: Exploring the Science Framework and NGSS: Computational Thinking in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | October 2014

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue discusses computational thinking and how it relates to science teaching.

Scope on Safety: Culturing Safety in Life Science

Journal Article | October 2014

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue covers safety in life sciences labs.