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The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pipeline: how are we doing?
NSTA Executive Director Francis Eberle...
By Francis Eberle
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The magic of a scientist's visit
(photo by Cathy Parker, TOPScience Project Coordinator) When a scientist visits a classroom, a kind of magic happens for te...
By Debra Shapiro
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What educators should know about research
Reading publications from other organizations related to literacy, administration, and technology provides a context for science instruction. An article I recently read has relevance for science teachers: 10 Things Every Literacy Educator Should Know...
By Mary Bigelow
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I wish I had more than 24 hours in a day. There are so many new resources online, and even the tried and true ones are continually being updated....
By Mary Bigelow
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Exploring the practices in the science Framework
I attended a great session at the NSTA Hartford conference regarding the new Framework and Next Generation Science Standards. Francis Eberle and Harold Pratt explored scientific and engineering practices in the the new Framework. We want to know̷...
By Cindy Workosky
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NAEYC Early Childhood Science Interest Forum
The National Association for the Education of Young Children 2011 national conference takes place next week in Orlando....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Space exploration—more relevant than ever!
Space. The Final Frontier. Well, not really according to James Garvin, Chief Scientist for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. He insists, “Our exploration has just begun.” Dr. Garvin was the keynote speaking during yesterday’s g...
By Teshia Birts, CAE
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Outstanding Science Trade Books 2012 Awards Reception
Trade books are an important way for young children to learn about the wonders of the natural world outside of their neighborhood, and the details of the natural world at their doorstep....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Is the computer mouse dead? Or dying anyway?
The computer mouse has been a stable since 1984 when it was popularized on the Macintosh computer. And has gone relatively unquestioned since. However, the mouse also prevents us from doing many things. Like what, you might ask? Well, doing those th...
By Martin Horejsi
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How's the weather at your science museum?
photo courtesy of the Franklin Institute...
By Debra Shapiro
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Catch sessions on Framework and Science Standards in Hartford
Greetings … Interested in learning more about NRC’s Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards now in development, catch one of the many sessions slated for the Hartford Regional Conference. Featured P...
By Cindy Workosky