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A fourth grade student was given a lengthy assignment that required much Internet “research.” I put the word research in quotes since the word was used, but not necessarily in the spirit of its traditional meaning let alone its direct implicat...
By Martin Horejsi
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I am teaching the states of matter to first graders. I was looking for some demonstrations or hands-on activities to help the students understand the concept of a gas, since they can’t really see it. —Megan, Maryland...
By Mary Bigelow
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Elementary Extravaganza Excitement
Don’t you just hate it when multiple conference sessions you want to attend are occurring simultaneously, or several blocks away from one another? If you are an elementary teacher, the “Elementary Extravaganza” will give you a break...
By ManagingEditorSC
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Do you remember the book Play With Me, (Viking Press, 1955), written and illustrated by Marie Hall Ets about a child observing wildlife?...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Nature experiences and empathy—see the March issues of journals for early childhood educators
Both the NSTA journal Science and Children, and the NAEYC journal Youn...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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ChronoZoom: A real OMG moment in time!
What would happen if you could dive in and out of any particular moment of time within a brilliantly conceived visual interface that marries Prezi with the universe? Well, I’m not sure, but I bet it would look something like ChronoZoom....
By Martin Horejsi
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The teachers on our team all have different homework policies which confuses our students and their parents. Do you have any suggestions to help us become more consistent? –Jacob from Virginia...
By Mary Bigelow
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Addressing misconceptions in science
A significant challenge that science teachers face is how to help students successfully navigate the bridge from their existing ideas about science concepts to scientifically accepted views. A teacher who uncovers students’ preconceptions about key...
By Claire Reinburg
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Are we in the midst of a STEM movement?
NSTA Executive Director Francis Eberle...
By Francis Eberle
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This week we are featuring a post from guest blogger, Chuck Hempstead, MPA, CAE. Chuck is the Executive Director of the Science Teachers Association of Texas (an NSTA Chapter). Chuck also serves as President of Hempstead and Associates, a full-serv...
By Teshia Birts, CAE
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LabQuest 2: The new iPad is not the only new "tablet" on the block
While much of the tablet-interested world was waiting for the latest iteration of the iPad to be announced today, there was another launch of a great looking “tablet” device yesterday. Vernier.com announced the next version of their LabQu...
By Martin Horejsi
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TED.com provides “Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world,” as videos (streaming, downloadable, podcasts, etc.) captured during the conferences. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design. Here are some of my favorite...
By Martin Horejsi