Teacher's Toolkit: A Framework for Cross-Disciplinary Engineering Projects

Journal Article | February 2016

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. In this month’s issue the authors introduce the framework they use for engineering projects in the middle grades, describe the cross-…

Engineering Encounters: Robots, Bookmarks, and Guitars, Oh My!

Journal Article | November 2016

This column presents ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month's issue discusses fusing art and design into an upper-elementary electricity unit.

Engineering Progressions in the NGSS Diversity and Equity Case Studies

Journal Article | June 2015

Learn what you can do to ensure that the NGSS is accessible to all students.

Tried and True: Puff Mobile Derby Student Engineers

Journal Article | November 2015

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue features the construction and design of Puff Mobiles by sixth graders. Students optimize their design solutions and…

Editor's Roundtable: Developing Critical Consumers of Science and Engineering

Journal Article | October 2013

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

Everyday Engineering: Twisting and Braiding—From Thread to Rope

Journal Article | November 2013

An inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. This issue looks at the technology of cords and ropes.

Career of the Month: An Interview With Oceanographic Engineer Amy Kukulya

Journal Article | January 2014

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Amy Kukulya's career path to becoming an oceanographic engineer.

Career of the Month: An Interview with Biomaterials Engineer Constance Ace

Journal Article | February 2014

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Constance Ace's career path to becoming a biomaterials engineer.

Everyday Engineering: UV or Not UV? That Is a Question for Your Sunglasses

Journal Article | February 2014

This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. In this 5E learning cycle lesson students use UV-sensitive beads to test different sunglasses' lenses to determine their ability to…

Career of the Month: An Interview With Biological Engineer Reshma Shetty

Journal Article | June 2014

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Reshma Shetty's career path to becoming a biological engineer.

Construct, Critique, and Connect: Engineering as a Vehicle to Learn Science

Journal Article | October 2014

Design a better wind-turbine blade with this activity that explores energy transformation and conservation.

Career of the Month: An Interview With Aeronautical Engineer Paul Moller

Journal Article | October 2008

Engineers are inventors, designers, and creators—they apply science, math, and imagination to make dreams a reality. As they work to craft technical solutions to consumer and societal needs, engineers bridge the gap…

Everyday Engineering: Producing Plastic ... From Milk?

Journal Article | August 2013

This column provides an inside look at the marvels of engineering in everyday life. This month's column investigates plastics.