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Science of Golf: friction and spin
It’s the Sunday round on TV and the leader lands short of the green. He (or she) pulls out a wedge and gives the ball a mighty whack. The ball lands well past the pin, then suddenly starts spinning backwards! Before you know it, the ball has snugge...
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This November, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) will feature a special strand “Merging Literacy into Science Instruction” at our Conference on Science Education in Charlotte, NC, November 7-9. NSTA recognizes that the grow...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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California's Decisions Show that NGSS is State Driven
The California State Board of Education unanimously adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) this week, making it the sixth state to do so. The decision not only represents a move forward for evidence-based science instruction but also hi...
By MsMentorAdmin
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Is a series of single digit numbers really that hard to mentally add up? Seems that many high school golfers think so. Even as a senior excelling in calculus, my golfer daughter and her competitors would whip out their cell phone calculators after a ...
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Apply for a Leadership Position on NSTA's Board and Council
Are you looking for a way to hone your leadership skills and give back to the science education community? Consider sharing your time and talents with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) by applying for a nomination to the NSTA Board of ...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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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...
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