Classic Lessons 2.0: Project- and problem-based learning and assessment

Journal Article | October 2018

This article describes an activity that primarily focuses on project-based learning where students are actively engaged to solve the challenge of building a paper roller coaster that meets specific criteria (e.g., a…

Teacher to Teacher: Transitioning to Three-Dimensional Learning With Evidence Statements

Journal Article | June 2017

This column provides practical advice from your peers. Incorporating three-dimensional learning in the classroom requires teachers to change how they present lessons and assessments to students. This article shows…

From the Editor’s Desk: Engaging Students in Learning Through Assessment

Journal Article | December 2017

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

Tried and True: Problem-Based, Enhanced–Language Learning With Pendulums

Journal Article | March 2016

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This article describes a pendulum PBELL experience developed and implemented in university methods classes and an eighth-grade classroom in…

Learning Experiences of University Biology Faculty: A Qualitative Pilot Study

Journal Article | June 2016

The study described in this article incorporates qualitative research through in-depth, individual, structured interviews with 12 biology faculty from two Midwestern universities to explore perceptions about how they…

The Four Strands of Science Learning and the Next Generation Science Standards

Journal Article | September 2016

How you can create greater proficiency in your middle school classroom.