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Outdoor Science Preconference Workshop at NSTA’s Richmond Conference This Fall
If you’ve thought about taking students outdoors to learn science, this preconference workshop in Richmond, Virginia, on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, will provide the tools you need to be successful....
By Wendy Rubin, Managing Editor, NSTA Press
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Action research on notemaking/taking
In your response to my question about notetaking, you suggested “action research” on notetaking/notemaking as a professional development project. How would I go about beginning such a process? I have the question but I’ve never tackled some...
By Mary Bigelow
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Where Can I Find Free or Low-Cost Resources and Opportunities for Science Teachers?
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By Carole Hayward
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Help Young Learners Discover Answers to Their “Why” Questions
New I Wonder Why books from NSTA Kids “Why can’t I see my shadow when it’s dark?” “Why are some sounds loud and some sounds soft?” “Why do we need machines?” “Why can’t I see colors when there is no light?” Teachers and parents ...
By Carole Hayward
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For many of us, the school year is starting soon (if it hasn’t already). If you are looking for new materials to add to your collection or to supplement a textbook or other resource, check out SciLinks, NSTA’s online database of vetted websites....
By Mary Bigelow
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A recent Education Week blog post touts th...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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How Can I Turn NSTA Resources into an E-Textbook for my College Classroom?
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By Carole Hayward
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Learning from the online Early Childhood community
Do you have colleagues with whom you can share ideas for teaching science and engineering concepts? Do you have resources to develop science lessons? Does your program or district support the science and engineering curriculum that you know is best p...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Use the NSTA Calendar: The Easiest Way to Get More Out of Your Membership
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By Carole Hayward and Debra Shapiro
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The Joys of Gardening with Young Children
I welcome guest blogger, Gail Laubenthal, who shares her experiences and tips for helping young children nurture a garden and being nurtured by it. Gail is a retired teacher (43 years), currently serving as an Educational Consultant, mentoring Early ...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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As schools get back into session and teachers prepare to go back, many stories are popping up in the news about science and STEM education across the United States. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) follows these stories and gets invol...
By Jodi Peterson
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Where Can I Find Professional Development Opportunities and Resources for Science Teachers?
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By Carole Hayward
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I really want to stop “giving” notes to students because it doesn’t seem like a good use of class time. They use tablets, so they can find facts easily, but I want students to actually manipulate the content and think about it. But ...
By Mary Bigelow
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A Picture Perfect Approach to Connecting Reading Strategies and Science
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By Guest Blogger