All Science Scope resources

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Exploring the Solar System? Let the Math Teachers Help!

Use an interdisciplinary approach to help students develop a true appreciation for the size of the solar system....

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The Second Dimension—Crosscutting Concepts: Understanding <i>A Framework for K–12 Science Education</i>

Learn how patterns, system, structure, and other crosscutting concepts fit into the new Framework....

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Getting Past "Just Because": Teaching Writing in Science Class

Over the past two years this seventh-grade team of teachers has taught writing across the curriculum, used common terminology, and assessed writing us...

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Core Ideas of Engineering and Technology

This article addresses Chapter 8 of A Framework for K–12 Science Education, which presents core ideas in technology and engineering at the same leve...

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Transforming a Field Trip Into an Expedition: Supporting Active Research and Science Content Through a Museum Visit

The author developed a museum field trip into a short-term, active research project assignment. This approach has transformed the field trip from a ca...

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NOT Another Lab Report

To encourage critical thinking and improve scientific literacy, the author created an open-inquiry lab experience that students work on three to four ...

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Tried and True: Using "Brags and Whines" as a Creative Writing Technique

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue examines using brags and whines as an example of cr...

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Scope on Safety: Slipping on Safety

This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses how to help prevent slips, trips, and falls....

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Shake It Up With Reading

The author created a lesson in which students successfully practiced reading comprehension skills while developing an understanding of earthquakes....

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Scope on the Skies: Welcome to Mars

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses Mars exploration....

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Jump-Start Your Middle School Students' Background Knowledge and Vocabulary Skills

The authors share a favorite method for incorporating and reinforcing science vocabulary instruction in the classroom: jump pages....