All Science Scope resources

Journal Article

Science Sampler: Self-assessment helps classroom focus on learning and understanding

In our science classrooms, teachers are the science practitioners demystifying our practice—from reading, inquiry, and problem solving to test takin...

Journal Article

Using Video Games to Understand Thermoregulation

Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, a research project was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of video games as inquiry-based learning ex...

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Scope on the Skies: Conjunction functions

This spring, as the school year starts to wind down, there will be many opportunities for students to observe bright planets and to wrap up the year w...

Journal Article

Science Sampler: Using simple statistics to ensure science-fair success

Judging science fairs is a way to see students’ enthusiasm for science, their courage as they overcome nervousness to share findings with a real sci...

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Using Sound Knowledge to Teach About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Throughout our lives we are surrounded by sounds in our environment. Our ability to hear plays an essential part in our everyday existence. Students s...

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Science Sampler: The DEP saves the beans—A Performance assessment task for acid rain

Using performance assessment tasks allows students to demonstrate conceptual understanding of the important ideas of science, use scientific tools and...