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Engaging students in a variety of instructional strategies
What would implementing the NGSS “look like” in a classroom? Each of the featured articles in this issue highlights several classroom strategies that you can use to start making connections to the disciplinary core ideas, practices, and c...
By Mary Bigelow
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Google Glass: A Lab on the End of your Nose
Over the summer I had the privilege of watching a 5th grader take Google Glass for a spin. The student was far faster at mastering the interface than I was, and also much more creative in his application of Google Glass....
By Martin Horejsi
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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science Workshops at NSTA’s Area Conferences This Fall
“Uncovering Student Ideas is highly recommended for teachers at every level; it contains a set of essential tools that cross discipline, grade, and ability levels. There’s no better way to guide your planning and decision-making process.”...
By Wendy Rubin, Managing Editor, NSTA Press
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Kick off the school year with NSTA competitions!
Slightly cooler air and the smell of freshly cut grass and sharpened pencils can only mean one thing – school is back in session! NSTA and its sponsors are kicking off another exciting school year of rewarding and recognizing high-performing scienc...
By Brian P. Short
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Picture-Perfect Science Workshops at NSTA’s Area Conferences This Fall
Learn how to make elementary science instruction come alive in your classroom!...
By Wendy Rubin, Managing Editor, NSTA Press
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What’s Your Favorite Science App???
Word of mouth (or in this case text of blog) is one of the greatest ways to share ideas and new information. While some apps have a fee associated with them and others do not, the ability to utilize apps in the classroom is priceless – IF they ar...
By Christine Royce
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Preparing the classroom and school grounds for science exploration
As we set up our classrooms and examine the school grounds we can make space for science exploration by putting out some simple tools and seeking advice from experienced teachers. If you have advice on setting up a classroom to support science explor...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Why am I at the table with a laptop, a tablet and a smartphone? Is this the ultimate example of multitasking? Have I finally leaped into geekdom?...
By Mary Bigelow
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New element for the Periodic Table
Just when we finally got our heads around the idea that Pluto is no longer considered a true planet, now we have evidence of another element to add to the Periodic Table. Here is a roundup of recent news articles on the topic to share with students:...
By Mary Bigelow
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Science of Golf: water conservation
If you’ve ever flown into a city of any size, you know you can spot a golf course a mile away. The well-manicured fairways, even when snaking around natural contours, contrast sharply with the local vegetation. Nowhere is this more apparent than in...
By admin
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Over the summer, I’ve been catching up on articles in NSTA’s Journal of College Science Teaching. One feature I appreciated in the July issue is the NSTA Committee on Research in Science Education’s suggestions of 15 science e...
By Mary Bigelow
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I need some ideas for what to do when students miss a lab. I’ve tried having them do the activity before or after school when they return, but that is difficult because most of my students ride the bus. —Jennifer, Henderson, Nevada...
By Mary Bigelow
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Today, SXSW (South by Southwest) is launching their PanelPicker voting for the fourth annual SXSWedu taking place March 3-6, 2014 in Austin, TX....
By Bill Badders
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What Are Very Young Students' Ideas About Science? Page Keeley Can Help You Find Out
When I wrote about ...
By Carole Hayward