All Science Scope resources

Journal Article

Reading aloud is a widely accepted and successful practice in elementary school classrooms, but is rarely found in middle school classrooms (Allen 200...

Journal Article

Science Sampler: Finding learning beneath the surface—Monitoring student progress with Science Practice Learning Progressions

If we want our students to become capable practitioners of scientific inquiry, we should not stop at providing opportunities to do inquiry. We need to...

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The Take Action Project

The Take Action Project (TAP) was created to help middle school students take informed and effective action on science-related issues. The seven steps...

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Science Sampler: An inquiry into the phases of matter

The “What’s the matter With XOD” activity addresses students’ misconceptions and refines their ideas about phases of matter. This activity int...

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Science Sampler: The science of soil textures

Off-road motorcycle racing and ATV riding. Gardening and fishing. What do these high-adrenaline and slower-paced pastimes have in common? Each require...

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Scope on the Skies: Moon phases

When teaching Moon phases, the focus seems to be on the sequence of Moon phases and, in some grade levels, how Moon phases occur. Either focus can som...

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Scope on Safety: Glue guns—Aiming for safety

While glue guns are very useful, there are safety issues. Regardless of the temperature setting, glue guns can burn skin. The teacher should demonstra...

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Scope on Safety: Negligence—Some things you can’t afford to ignore

Governmental immunity statutes may not shield science teachers from lawsuits if the teachers fail to take appropriate safety measures in the face of k...

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Making the Case for Action Research

As any contemporary teacher knows, credit and credibility are showered on those who engage in research-based practices. And not just any research. It ...