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Commentary: Putting Nanotechnology Under the Microscope
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Nanotechnology is all over the news: Particles that become translucent or change color according to size! Particles smaller than viruses in the shape of hollow soccer balls! Particles that can destroy tumors, prevent…
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Scope on Safety: Turning Up the Heat on Safety
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This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses safety rules when using hot plates.
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Editor's Roundtable: Puzzled by Assessment?
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Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Inquiry labs in the science classroom help students make connections and discover scientific relationships for themselves. This article describes an inquiry-based laboratory in which students explore the properties of a…
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Coaching to Build Support for Inquiry-Based Teaching
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Coaching, as a means to support inquiry-based teaching, starts by changing the culture from within (school, teacher, and student) rather than from external mandates. Recognizing that teacher empowerment is the first…
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The Art of Reviewing Science Journals
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Science journals are wonderful tools. They offer a glimpse into children’s science understandings, and they are both diagnostic and pedagogically informative to teachers. Examining and reflecting on children’s journal…
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Commentary: Learning Techniques for Teachers
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An opinion piece about how simple reading strategies are dynamic, timesaving, learning techniques.
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Predicting Population Curves: Using inquiry in the biology classroom to study populations
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A study of gray wolf populations in Wisconsin sparks inquiry in the biology classroom. Students evaluated variables that would affect the wolves, and developed one graph and a defense statement that the students agreed…
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Launch rockets to test the effect of design modifications on flight characteristics. As a culminating activity to a unit on motion, students design, build, and launch model rockets.
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Society for College Science Teaching: Finding Your Voice
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In this month’s column, the author briefly outlines a few of the benefits of having a Society of College Science Teaching (SCST) membership. She hopes that college science faculty looking for a professional society to…
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Getting the Most out of Electrophoresis Units
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At Oklahoma City Community College, they have developed gel electrophoresis activities that support active learning of many scientific concepts, including: pH, electrolysis, oxidation reduction, electrical currents,…
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Seeking to revitalize a unit on rocks, sand, and soil for first-graders, the authors created new hands-on lessons. These included testing the hardness of rocks, making models of the Earth, and sorting rocks. As a…
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In this month's section we explore the integration of math into the science curriculum. Meaningful math and science integration can also help teachers identify specific skills and standards that support their science…
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The covering teacher's duty includes creating a successful classroom experience for a limited period or a one-time basis. Tips provided in this article can help enhance the classroom experience whether a teacher…
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Successful Co-Teaching in the Science Classroom
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There are five main forms of co-teaching: lead and support, station teaching, parallel teaching, alternative teaching, and team teaching. A description of the forms, the pros and cons of co-teaching, and its…
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