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I’m starting a long-term substitute position teaching high school chemistry until the end of the year. I’ve subbed for this teacher before, so I’m somewhat familiar with the school. But do you have any suggestions for starting in th...
By Mary Bigelow
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I’m a new teacher with six classes: four biology and two ecology. The teacher’s manual for my textbooks in these subjects have many interesting lab activities, but I am having difficulty selecting and organizing them. I feel like I live a...
By Mary Bigelow
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February's most-popular resources in the NSTA Science Store
Most Popular NSTA Press Books...
By Claire Reinburg
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Where does science learning occur in your daily routine?
Science learning can occur whenever children have the opportunity to pursue an answer to a question. If you wait until it’s your turn in the science lab, the questions that can be asked may be limited to the materials available there and the length...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Chapters and Associated Groups: Are Formal Committees Still Relevant?
Over the past few days, I have been keeping an eye on an interesting thread on an association discussion forum – the topic: whether committees are still relevant especially for smaller organizations like chapters and special-interest groups....
By Teshia Birts, CAE
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To allow more time for test preparation in reading and math, the principal at our elementary school is requiring that teachers cut back on (or even eliminate) science activities. She says it’s just as effective to integrate more nonfiction book...
By Mary Bigelow
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Connecting science lessons to real life
Rather than rolling your eyes at the common student query, “Why do I need to know this?”, use it to your advantage!...
By Claire Reinburg
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When early childhood activities integrate math, science and engineering
Sometimes activities engage children in overlappings mathematics, science, and engineering learning....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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I’m looking out at a snowy scene today, but I’m thinking ahead to spring (although I hope I can get a few snowshoe walks in before then)....
By Mary Bigelow
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Looking at and counting birds, Friday–Monday, Feb 17–20, 2012
Please join in the 15th annual count!...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Student self-evaluation: How am I doing?
My middle school students frequently ask me “Is this right?” or “What should I do now?” How can I help them become more self-reliant? Jocelyn, Georgia...
By Mary Bigelow
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Involving families in early childhood science education
An elementary school PTA veteran observed to me, “If you want families to come to school, serve food or have their child take part in a performance.” This advice goes for preschool too! Serving food makes it easier for families to participate t...
By Peggy Ashbrook