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Cell Modeling Students Can Really Get Into

Use a real-world scenario to engage in the scientific practice of collecting, analyzing, graphing, and interpreting data....

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Classic Lessons 2.0: Diffusion in Action

This column shares updated perennial classroom favorites. Investigating the surface area–to-volume ratio in cells....

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Integrating Technology: Mapping Digital Game Analogies to Science Instruction

This column shares how teachers use technology for assessment, student learning, or classroom management. This article describes an instructional sequence that shows teachers how to use analogy mapping techniques with the Ruby Realm game....

Middle School Life Science Technology 5E

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From the Editor’s Desk: Sparking Student Interest in Hidden Worlds

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

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Citizen Science: iNaturalist

This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data. Citizen science for 21st-century naturalists with the iNaturalist app....

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Disequilibrium: Sensory Illusions

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. The use of optical illusions in the classroom helps students understand that the brain may process reactions based upon a previously learned context, even if the context resul...

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Listserv Roundup: Interactive and Digital Notebooks in the Science Classroom

This column shares recent conversations taken from the NSTA listserv community about current science education topics. Last month, NSTA listserv members shared effective note-taking strategies for science students. This month’s column focuses on an...

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Science For All: Making Science Memorable

This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement. Memorization techniques for the middle school student....

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Teacher To Teacher: Scaffolds for Scientific Explanations

This column provides practical advice from your peers. This month provides an example of an activity that guides middle school students through the formation of a scientific explanation....

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Scope on the Skies: Motions of the Earth and Beyond

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This issue discusses rotational speed and visible planets....