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From the Editor's Desk: STEM Integration: A Tall Order

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

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Citizen Science: Navigate Classroom Citizen Science Throughout the School Year with Journey North

This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data. Journey North invites students to serve as scientists while they construct a greater understanding of season...

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Disequilibrium: Colorful Covalent Bonds

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month’s discrepant event is a colorful way to help students visualize changes in molecular bonds and explore the concept of surface tension. The activity provides stud...

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Listserv Roundup: Add More STEAM to Your Classes

This column shares recent conversations taken from the NSTA listserv community about current science education topics. Add STEAM to your classroom by using STEAM-based icebreakers and team-building activities on the first day of school. You can also ...

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Science for All: Breaking the Cycle: Thoughts About Building Grit in the Classroom

This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement. Learn how to foster two important skills in students: perseverance and passion to achieve long-term goals....

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Teacher to Teacher: Written Assessment in Three Dimensions

This column provides practical advice from your peers. This month’s column will illustrate how you can use the NGSS evidence statements to create a summative assessment, focusing on the question: What are the characteristics of waves, and how can t...

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Scope on the Skies: Cassini’s Grand Finale

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses the last portion of Cassini's mission....