Using Structured Decision-Making in the Classroom to Promote Information Literacy in the Context of Decision-Making

Journal Article | July 2022

An important facet of college students’ science literacy and job market preparation is developing skills for finding and applying information to decision-making about complex real-world problems. We developed a…

Data Literacy 101

Journal Article | March 2019

Using Computational Thinking and Modeling to Build Water and Watershed Literacy

Journal Article | March 2021

Fostering Scientific Literacy With Problem Sets That Generate Cognitive Presence and Fulfill Basic Psychological Needs

Journal Article | October 2023

Guided by self-determination theory to design an authentic learning environment, we attempted repeated engagement in critical evaluation of evidence to foster accuracy-oriented reasoning and critical thinking in an…

It’s Still Debatable! Using Socioscientific Issues to Develop Scientific Literacy, K–5 (Book Sample)

Book Chapter | August 2019

It’s Still Debatable! encourages scientific literacy by showing you how to teach the content and thinking skills K–5 students need to explore real-world questions like these: • Is football too dangerous for…

Discover student thinking while analyzing data…and having fun! (Data Literacy 101)

Journal Article | January 2024

Our students rarely practice data skills with data not related to our science content, which makes sense given all we must teach. But always asking our students to succeed at the data skill move (e.g., graphing,…

Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers in Middle School: Using Nonfiction to Promote Science Literacy (Book Sample)

Book Chapter | October 2016

Great news for multitasking middle school teachers: Science educators Terry Shiverdecker and Jessica Fries-Gaither can help you blend inquiry-based science and literacy instruction to support student learning and…

Solar Energy and the Midwestern Farms: Utilizing Place-based Socio-Scientific Issues to Foster Students’ Literacy

Journal Article | September 2024

Researchers have long called for integrating socio-scientific issues (SSIs) in science instruction, recognizing the importance of connecting science learning with societal challenges. Our proposed three-day unit design…

Interdisciplinary Ideas: Data Literacy 101

Journal Article | December 2018

This column shares ways to bring other subjects into the science classroom.

From the Editor's Desk: Developing ag Literacy

Journal Article | June 2019

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

Formative Assessment Probes: Supporting Literacy Capacities of Speaking and Listening

Journal Article | July 2019

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment.

Capitalizing on Literacy Connections

Journal Article | January 2004

Literacy is a critical component of science inquiry, but educators often need help incorporating literacy skills in school science programs. The authors describe a five-session professional development institute that…