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Go Green This Spring, Apply for a Green Ribbon School Award by Jim Elder
Is your school a green school? Is it doing amazing work in reducing environmental impacts, such as waste, water, energy, and transportation? Doe...
By Kate Falk
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Multicultural Scientific Contributions Matter Every Day
February is designated as Black History Month. Why is this the only time that black inventors and scientists are recognized? —Tammy, Alab...
By Sharon Delesbore
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Using rain to manipulate art media, and modeling rain
A day where the rain had lasted so long that the playground became soupy led to an investigation of the properties of art media—tempera paint and oi...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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President Releases Education Budget for FY21 Programs
The Trump Administration released its education budget for FY2021 last week, and it was immediately and rounded criticized by education advocates and ...
By Jodi Peterson
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Fact or phony? Scientifically evaluating data
From information about the novel coronavirus to viral posts on social media, it can be a challenge to sort out fact from fiction in what we read on th...
By Claire Reinburg
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As I continue to teach my science class, I often wonder throughout my unit if the students are really grasping the concepts. How do I know my students...
By Sharon Delesbore
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Novel Coronavirus: What’s the Real Story?
Author: William Reed, High School STEM Teacher at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep, Chicago, IL Grade Level: Secondary Lesson Overview In this l...
By Korei Martin
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Enhancing STEM in PreK-3 Education by Kevin Anderson
In September of 2019, Education Commission of the States (ECS) brought together a group of experts in early childhood and/or STEM education to discuss...
By Kate Falk
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I love science fair but is it still practical? Rosa, TX...
By Sharon Delesbore
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I use social media but I am not sure of the best way to incorporate it into teaching. Do the rules for student confidentiality vary from school to sch...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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Achieving Equity Through Assessments
Our school requires all students to take chemistry. We teach all levels, ranging from Collaborative/Inclusive Chemistry to Honors and AP Chemistry. Al...
By Laura Littrell and Kevin Williams
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NGSS: Planning for Science Success for All Students
Creating an Environment for All Students to Show Their Understanding Much discussion has focused on how the NGSS (and other state standards based o...
By Hallie Booth