Science Scope—January/February 2021

Volume 44, Number 3

There are a multitude of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies that can be employed to make learning accessible for all. This issue of Science Scope features a sample of strategies, including immersion into real-world problems, the use of manipulatives, kinesthetic activities, and science that focuses on making a connection to the learner’s culture.

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Learning for All

By Patty McGinnis

Middle School Equity Inclusion

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“Science That Matters”

By Daniel Birmingham and Angela Calabrese Barton

Middle School Advocacy Equity Pedagogy Teaching Strategies

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How Can We Better Move From Data to Meaning?

By Kristin Hunter-Thomson

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Interdisciplinary

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Keep Space Scurvy Away With Ascorbic Acid a Day

By Jill Nugent

Middle School Astronomy Citizen Science Physical Science

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Enhancing Science Lessons to Support Multilingual Students’ Engagement in Science and Engineering Practices

By María González-Howard, Sage Andersen, and Karina MÉndez PÉrez

5E Multilingual Learners Equity Inclusion Multicultural Science and Engineering Practices

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Walking the Slope

By Catherine E. Hibbitt

Middle School Physical Science Teaching Strategies

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Instructional Scaffolding to Engage All Learners in Complex Science Text

By Delinda van Garderen, Rachel Juergensen, Cassandra Smith, Heba Abdelnaby, Amy Lannin, and William Folk

Middle School Multilingual Learners Equity Inclusion Pedagogy Teaching Strategies

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The Molecules That Make Me Unique

By Jomo W. Mutegi and Vanessa Gee

Middle School Chemistry Equity Inclusion Instructional Materials Teaching Strategies

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The Moon’s Inclined Orbital Plane

By Timothy Young and Mark Guy

Middle School Astronomy Physical Science

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Engaging Students in Online Learning Using Teacher Demonstration

By Denise Wright

Middle School Teaching Strategies Technology

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Capitalizing on Student Misconceptions

By Shawn Sutton

Middle School Physical Science Technology

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Getting to the Core of Climate Change

By Bob Riddle

Middle School Astronomy Climate Change Earth & Space Science