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Join in forming a Science Interest Forum for early childhood educators
Dear early childhood educators and researchers, We’re writing to invite you to join us in applying to NAEYC to form an Early Childhood Science Interest Forum. The purpose of the forum is to:...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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President Obama recognizes NSTA student competition winners
Photo by Francis Eberle...
By NSTA Web Director
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I’ve been approached by a university science department to “pilot” some instructional materials being developed. I’ve never done this before. Do you have any questions I should ask to help me decide? —Carol, Buffalo, ...
By Mary Bigelow
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Bubble blowing is a favorite activity of young children. Two-year-olds, who often have difficulty blowing a stream of air, may have more success by waving a bubble wand....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Developing Visual Literacy in Science, K–8
Students today encounter a flood of images and content from print and online sources....
By Claire Reinburg
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USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo for all ages
I’m looking forward to the USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall on October 23 and 24 from 10am to 5:30pm. Hosted by Lockheed Martin, the Expo is the free grand finale for a nationwide festival that beg...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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I’m a new teacher, and my principal informed me she’s going to do a formal “observation.” She’s been in and out of my lab on weekly walkthroughs, but this time she’ll be in the room for the whole class. This is my ...
By Mary Bigelow
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Experience being outdoors in nature—how much do we need?
Children delight in seeing hidden animals....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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As part of the district’s induction program, I coordinate a monthly seminar for new science teachers. The seminar features veteran teachers who share their experiences with a given topic or strategy, followed by a discussion. The topic of assessmen...
By Mary Bigelow
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Yesterday afternoon was one of those beautiful fall days here in the Northeast—clear blue skies, low humidity, a cool breeze, and leaves starting to change color. So what was I doing? I was logged in to a webinar that was a joint presentation b...
By Mary Bigelow
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So it's your first NSTA conference …
… and you’re wondering how to make the most of your time in Kansas City … or Baltimore … or Nashville. Not to worry: You’ve got mentors on the NSTA General Science listserv. They recently offered some tips for newbie...
By Debra Shapiro