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From Fish Tank to Fuel Tank: Engineering Photobioreactors in the Classroom

Grow algae in the classroom to explore bioenergy and related concepts....

Middle School Engineering Life Science Labs

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Water, Water, Everywhere! But Is It Clean to Drink? Applying Engineering Design to the Challenge of Water Purification

Build on students’ prior knowledge of watersheds to solve the problem of how to clean water....

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An Inquiry Lesson on Stream Ecosystems

Determine the ecosystem attributes of a stream by studying its biological and physical relationships....

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From the Editor's Desk: The Essential Substance

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

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Science on a Shoestring: Testing the Waters

Low-cost labs, lessons, and equipment. Students use Secchi disks to measure water turbidity....

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Citizen Science: Citizen Science for a Rainy (or Snowy) Day

This column highlights formal and informal science research projects that students can join and contribute to by gathering and sharing data. The Commu...

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Disequilibrium: Sticking Together

This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month's issue discusses the cohesive properties of water....

Middle School Physical Science 5E Inquiry Phenomena

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Teacher to Teacher: Designing the Water Treatment Process

This column provides practical advice from your peers. The ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan, served as the inspiration for a design brief the ...

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Science for All: Using Technology to Unlock Content for Students

This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement. Although there is an incredible number of technological tools that make content-area...

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Listserv Roundup: Teaching the Water Cycle

This column shares recent conversations taken from the NSTA listserv community about current science education topics. The water, or hydraulic, cycle ...

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Scope on the Skies: In the Midst of an Eclipse Season

This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses lunar and solar eclipses happening in 2017....

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Best STEM Books for Students K–12

Recently published books selected by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teachers Association....