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Help for a struggling colleague
Last year, a new science teacher in our middle school really struggled with classroom management issues. My principal is trying to help him, and she asked me if I could also work with him this year. I have some ideas, but I’m not sure how to ap...
By Mary Bigelow
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Science of the Summer Olympics: the biomechanics of Usain Bolt
With the attention of educators across the country focused on STEM, the 2012 Summer Olympics provide a perfect opportunity to create new tools for science teachers. NBC Learn, NSF, and NSTA have partnered to create Science of the Summer Olympics vide...
By admin
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A new vision for reform of science teaching: beyond mindless progressivism
–Occasional commentary by Robert E. Yager (NSTA President, 1982-1983)...
By Robert Yager
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NSTA Professional Development Trip: Part VII
Hiking Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve NSTA Costa Rica Trip Day 8 July 30th, 2012 (posted on behalf of Greg Neff) ...
By Rob McNeely
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Science of the Summer Olympics: the impact of Jenny Simpson
London 2012. The Summer Olympics. A once-every-four-years phenomenon that attracts world-wide attention and participation. As we mentioned last time, the Summer Games are the focus of another team effort of NSTA, NBC Learn, and the National Science F...
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NSTA Professional Development Trip: Part VI
Arenal to Monteverde NSTA Costa Rica Trip Day 7 July 29, 2012 (posted on behalf of Greg Neff)...
By Rob McNeely
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NSTA Professional Development Trip: Part V
Bus tour/Tortuguera to La Fortunate NSTA Costa Rica Trip Day 5 July 27, 2012 (posted on behalf of Greg Neff) We first have to load into a water taxi and take the 1 1/2 hour trip up-river to meet up with our bus. Not raining yet but the boat is send...
By Rob McNeely
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Perhaps our students don’t think so, but it’s unfortunate that the summer Olympics happen when most of the schools here in the U.S. are on break. There are many ways to show the connections between science concepts and sports that will ha...
By Mary Bigelow
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Science of the Summer Olympics: Missy Franklin & fluid dynamics
Let the Games begin! NSTA has teamed up once again with NBC Learn and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to bring you another exhilarating video series with connected lesson plans that will excite your students and add to your hands-on repertoire....
By admin
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NSTA Professional Development Trip: Part IV
Exploring the Canals around Tortuguera NSTA Costa Rica Trip Day 3 July 26, 2012 (posted on behalf of Greg Neff)...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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NSTA Professional Development Trip: Part III
Night 2 (posted on behalf of Greg Neff) July 25, 8-12:00 pm...
By Rob McNeely
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NSTA Professional Development Trip: Part II
Turtle Data Collection (posted on behalf of Greg Neff) July 24 PM On a very rainy afternoon, we visited the town of Tortuguero, being sure to equip ourselves with rain gear and take in some of the culture of this isolated community, yet dependent on ...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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NSTA Professional Development Trip to Costa Rica
(Posted on behalf of Leisa Clark) July 24, 2012 We have arrived in Tortuguera! This is the view from one of our rooms. We are off to hear a lecture on sea turtles because tonight we will be assisting with sea turtle monitoring. It is nesting season! ...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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Students as part of school leadership for promoting reforms in science
–Occasional commentary by Robert E. Yager (NSTA President, 1982-1983)...
By Robert Yager