Digging Into Rocks With Young Children

Journal Article | March 2013

An investigation uncovers student knowledge of rocks while laying a foundation for scientific understanding.

Science Shorts: Science Rocks!

Journal Article | February 2010

It all began one Monday morning. Raymond could not wait to come to large group. In his hand, he held a chunk of white granite he had found. “Look at my beautiful rock!” he cried. The rock was passed around and examined…

Rock Cycle Roulette: Using dice and probabilities, students interactively learn about the rock cycle

Journal Article | October 2000

Teachers of environmental science, Earth systems, geology electives, or traditional Earth science courses must teach the rock cycle at some point in the curriculum. This activity moves students through the rock cycle…

Formative Assessment Probes: Is a Brick a Rock?

Journal Article | July 2018

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This issue explores a probe about lines of agreement with opposing views.

Teacher's Toolkit: Rocking Out Science!

Journal Article | October 2016

This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. This month’s issue describes how to use music videos to engage students and assess science learning.

Science Sampler: Rocks in our pockets

Journal Article | September 2005

Rocks contain so many stories within them that they're a natural for young scientists. To introduce students to rocks and their characteristics, begin your rocks unit with the following activities that develop their…

Editor's Roundtable: Rock-Solid Standards

Journal Article | November 2012

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