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Scope on Safety: MSDS out, SDS in?

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue talks about a revised Hazard Communication Standard....

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Phenylketonuria Genetic Screening Simulation

This article presents a hands-on, simulated screen for the inherited disease phenylketonuria. Designed as an interactive demonstration of inherited tr...

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Editor's Roundtable: Genetic Material Injected into the Headlines

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

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Green Science: Wildfires

This column focuses on issues related to environmentally friendly and sustainable science. This month’s issue discusses the effects of wildfires....

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Teacher's Toolkit: Reading for Claims and Evidence: Using Anticipation Guides in Science

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. In this article the authors describe specific considerations for ...

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Tried and True: Who Done It? The Case of the Suicidal Murder Victim: A Forensic Investigation for Middle School Students

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue provides a lesson for teachers who want to use the ...

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Learning About Genetic Inheritance Through Technology-Enhanced Instruction

One approach that has shown potential for teaching genetics to middle school students is the use of technology-enhanced instruction, which may lead to...

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Cell Organelles and Silk Batik: A Model for Integrating Art and Science

This activity integrates science and art concepts around the theme of cell organelles using the exciting and somewhat unusual medium of painted silk b...

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Creative Natural Selection

In an attempt to integrate a geological component in a classroom investigation of biological evolution, the authors developed two activities with an i...

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Natural Selection and Evolution: Using Multimedia Slide Shows to Emphasize the Role of Genetic Variation

Adding multimedia slide shows developed by the Genetic Science Learning Center as supplements to the activities you already use in your middle school ...

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Playing Scientist

Teachers can use digital resources and role play to enhance student understanding of science as a human endeavor. Teaching genetics concepts through t...

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Increasing Student Participation in Science Fair Competitions

Discover how to engage students from a population that is often underrepresented in science fairs....