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Science 101: How Does a Thermos “Know” to Keep Hot Liquids Hot and Cold Liquids Cold?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses heat transfer....

Elementary Middle School Engineering Physical Science Professional Learning old

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Science 102: Frozen Coke

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This issue presents a new challenge and answers the A Faucet Phenomenon challenge from la...

Elementary Middle School Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena

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Engineering Encounters: The Giant Problem

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This issue shares information about using design thinking to explore therm...

Elementary Engineering Physical Science STEM

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Methods and Strategies: Reading With a Purpose

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. Young students learn science and literacy through the Strategic Research C...

Elementary General Science Assessment Curriculum Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Equity Literacy

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Engineering Partnerships

Partner with a scientist to tackle a classic engineering challenge with a twist....

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The Evolution of a Partnership

Collaborate with a scientist and researcher and use authentic data to clarify evolutionary concepts....

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Bridging the Gap Between “Rocks for Jocks" and the Mars Sample Return Program

Increase student interest in science with a multidisciplinary project and NASA’s Curiosity rover....

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An Ecosystem Experience

Gather authentic data on a nesting coastal seabird....

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Integrating Technology: Web Conferencing for Student Engagement

This column shares how teachers use technology for assessment, student learning, or classroom management. Many classrooms are not located close to uni...

Middle School General Science Technology Careers

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Classic Lessons 2.0: What kind of person becomes a scientist?

This column shares updated perennial classroom favorites. This article describes an activity called “What Kind of Person Becomes a Scientist?” tha...

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Teacher’s Toolkit: Communicate Effectively With Parents and Family Members Through a STEM Newsletter

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This issue discusses newsletters, which are an eye-catching way t...

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From the Editor’s Desk: Real-World Connections for Your Student Scientists

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

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Disequilibrium: Inseparable Magazines

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. Reinforcing the importance of friction through the inseparable magazines di...

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Listserv Roundup: Guest Speakers and Mentors for Career Exploration in the Science Classroom

This column shares recent conversations taken from the NSTA listserv community about current science education topics. In this three-week “Code Blue...

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Science For All: Be Our Guest!

This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement. Using research and experience, the authors have compiled a list of go-to strategies f...