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Investigating Axial Seamount: Using Student-Generated Models to Understand Plate Tectonics
Teach students to use their own models as tools for constructing a scientific explanation of a natural phenomenon....
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A Middle School Lake Study: Connecting Disciplines Through a Hands-On Experience
Dip into this cross-disciplinary, hands-on exploration of a local lake that can lead to a community learning experience....
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A Closer Look at Flowers: Exploring Structure and Function in Science and Art
Integrate art into a 5E model unit on the anatomy of flowers to provide students with another lens through which to view the specialized structures an...
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From the Editor's Desk: A Welcome From the New Editor
Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
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Teacher to Teacher: Start the School Year With an Authentic Activity
This column provides practical advice from your peers. This month's column provides an activity to engage students in scientific argumentation....
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Disequilibrium: Teaching Discrepant Events With the 5E Instructional Model
This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month's issue takes a vinegar–baking soda activity through the vario...
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Science for All: Creating Student Buy-In on Day One
This column shares strategies for increasing student engagement. This month's issue discusses how to engage students at the beginning of the school ye...
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Listserv Roundup: A Definitive Guide to the NSTA Listservs
This column shares recent conversations taken from the NSTA listserv community about current science education topics....
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Classic Lessons 2.0: The Power of Nanoscale
This column shares updated perennial classroom favorites. This month's issue describes activities in which students examine how the ratio of surface a...