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Sensory table explorations of matter
Experiences are the beginning of understanding science and engineering concepts. When two-year-olds explore materials and make a mixture, they are learning about the properties of “matter.” Water is a favorite kind of matter for many children and...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Opportunities for learning and networking at NSTA conferences
I just returned from the NSTA area conference in Denver. As always and whenever they are, these conferences are wonderful learning opportunities for science teachers....
By Mary Bigelow
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International Comparisons – Should We Pay Attention or Not? What Are Your Thoughts?
According to the Key Results of the PISA study which was recently released, “PISA assesses the extent to which 15-year-old students have acquired key knowledge and skills that are essential for full participation in modern societies....
By Christine Royce
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This is my first year as a middle school science teacher. I teach two different grade levels and after a few months I’m still feeling swamped. It seems like I spend every waking moment working either in my classroom or at home on lesson plans a...
By Mary Bigelow
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Cook up science fun this holiday season
December holiday breaks and winter weather can make it difficult to keep students engaged in the classroom. Why not embrace the spirit of the season and rekindle student interest in science by incorporating cooking themes when students already have w...
By Claire Reinburg
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Recognition and awards for science teaching in K-grade 6
Do elementary school teachers teach “real” science? Of course they do—reading just a few articles from Science and Children is evidence of this rigorous teaching that builds on earlier experiences and is the foundation for later learning. Tea...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Draft Early Childhood Science Education Position Statement—comment please!
When children compare a wet cloth to a dry cloth, is this teaching a science concept? What role do adults have in preschool science learning? Should teachers discuss science facts with preschoolers or only engage them in hands-on experiences?...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Patterns is one of the crosscutting concepts in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)....
By Mary Bigelow
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Save the Date: NSTA National Conference on Science Education Boston, April 3–6, 2014
Science teachers, put our national conference on your 2014 calendar now. The National Science Teachers Association will be coming to Boston April 3–6, 2014 to put on the premiere event for science education....
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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I’ve noticed my students don’t seem to have a lot of motivation in science class. They are sometimes afraid they’ll make mistakes, and they’re often reluctant to try something new. What can I do to encourage more student engag...
By Mary Bigelow
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NSTA's K-12 Science Education Journals: December Issues Online
The holidays are upon us, but you don’t get a break from teaching quite yet. You need science education resources that you can use in your classroom tomorrow, and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has them for you! Written by edu...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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Science + Literacy Featured at NSTA’s Conference in Denver, CO, December 12-14
Learn about science + literacy from experts in the field (your peers!) at NSTA’s Conference on Science Education in Denver, CO, December 12–14....
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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What is your favorite children's or young adult book?
Recently, NSTA and the Children’s Book Council (CBC) announced the winners for the annual list of Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 (books published in 2013). Previous year’s lists and winners also include books that are...
By Christine Royce
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Science in Washington, DC at the NAEYC 2013 annual conference
Meeting to plan the ECSIF annual meeting. ...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Developing critical consumers of science
Each month, the NSTA journals have many ideas for helping students become producers of knowledge, through science investigations and engineering problems. This issue, however, looks at how students can become informed consumers of science and enginee...
By Mary Bigelow