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The New York Times (requires free registration)
School districts will be able to submit proposals for innovative educational programs this year to compete for federal grants of up to $25 million under a new national contest, part of the three-year-old Race to the Top program. Rules for the competition...
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School districts will be able to submit proposals for innovative educational programs this year to compete for federal grants of up to $25 million under a new national contest, part of the three-year-old Race to the Top program. Rules for the competition were to be announced Tuesday by the Department of Education.
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ScienceDaily
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket thundered into space and delivered a Dragon cargo capsule into orbit on May 22, 2012. The launch began an ambitious mission to show that the company is ready to deliver cargo to the International Space Station.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket thundered into space and delivered a Dragon cargo capsule into orbit on May 22, 2012. The launch began an ambitious mission to show that the company is ready to deliver cargo to the International Space Station.
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Scientific American
Using field trips, editorial cartoons, and even parental objections, four innovative teachers are bringing global warming out of the science classroom.
Using field trips, editorial cartoons, and even parental objections, four innovative teachers are bringing global warming out of the science classroom.
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The New York Times (requires free registration)
With budgetary constraints on space missions, American physicists are taking the back seat in areas like dark energy in which they have been pioneers.
With budgetary constraints on space missions, American physicists are taking the back seat in areas like dark energy in which they have been pioneers.
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Welcome to the Anthropocene:
"Anthropocene" is a proposed geologic term for the period of Earth history when human activity has a major impact on processes like soil transport, chemical weathering, and biodiversity. The term was invented in 2000 by Eugene Stoermer, but the definition is still being debated. This video shows many impacts of humanity on the Earth, tracing shipping lanes, commercial aircraft paths, and population growth. I was particularly struck by how few places on the planet are far from a road network. Vimeo link
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The NSTA Learning Center
Every teacher wants to grow their understanding of the subjects they teach and the pedagogical implications. To address this challenge, NSTA is proud to make available our professional development website, called The NSTA Learning Center.
Learning Center Resources and Opportunities: