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Augmenting science with the arts is a natural combination when one considers that both scientists and artists rely on similar attitudes and values. Th...

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Scope on the Skies: Comet Watch

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

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The Cultural and Ecological "Worlds" of Central Asia

The authors developed an online, five-week unit that discusses the cultural and ecological "worlds" of central Asia. Two main ideas for this integrate...

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Environmental Literacy Through Relationships: Connecting Biomes and Society in a Sustainable City

In this article, the authors share a project developed and implemented in an eighth-grade science classroom in which students apply what they have lea...

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Making Art With Microscopes

This article describes a miniunit that supplements a unit on the study of cells and the use of microscopes, which introduces the fundamentals of cellu...

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Tried and True: The Halloween Lab

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. In this month’s issue the author describes a Halloween lab that uses p...

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Everyday Engineering: Charcoal—Can It Corral Chlorine?

This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. This issue discusses the use of charcoal in water filters....

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Scope on Safety: Trash Talk: How to Compost Safely

This column shares safety information for your classroom. In this month’s issue the author discusses safe composting....

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Editor's Roundtable: Art Appreciation

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

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Myths, Misconceptions, and Misunderstanding: Polar Misunderstandings: Earth's Dynamic Dynamo

This column identifies and corrects misinformation in the classroom. This month’s issue discusses the movement of Earth's north and south poles....

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Art in Motion: A Sailboat Regatta

This activity uses the creative natures of visual art and music to enhance students' potential for creativity while increasing their understanding of ...

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Scope on the Skies: In the Middle

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. In this month’s issue the author discusses the interstellar medium....

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A Message From the NSTA President: Spirit, Opportunity and Innovation: Science Education for a Smarter Planet

NSTA's 2011–2012 president sends a message to science educators....