JoinAll Blog Posts
Blog Post
Science, technology, engineering and math are linked together in what is called “STEM” curriculum. If we break down this (possibly unfamiliar) term into it’s parts, we see that much of it is already happening in early childhood programs. Scien...
By Peggy Ashbrook
Blog Post
There was an interesting article recently in eSchool News. Survey: Educators aren’t discussing STEM careers with students reports on a survey of students who basically said that their teachers make the content interesting, but they don’t alw...
By Mary Bigelow
Blog Post
The melting snow piles outside NSTA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, provide daily reminders of the D.C....
By Claire Reinburg
Blog Post
I will be attending the NSTA national conference for the first time. And while I am really excited, I am also nervous. Can you give a newbie some advice on how to approach the conference? I want to make the most of this experience. —Krishna, Ch...
By Mary Bigelow
Blog Post
Latest from NSTA's online outposts
What’s New, 2/22/2010 On our listservs, there are great conversations about meiosis and fruit flies on our Biology list, reaction rates on our Chemistry list, teaching seasons and stars on our Earth Science list, density on our General Science ...
By Howard Wahlberg
Blog Post
I currently teach third grade, and I’m a candidate for National Board Certification (NBC) for Generalist/Middle Childhood (7–12 year olds). I would like advice for studying for the Knowledge of Science assessment. I’d also appreciat...
By Mary Bigelow
Blog Post
Different strokes for different … students
Creative Commons Different Sides posted to flickr by JP<3! English-language learners…gifted and talented…female/male…minority…urban…rural…special needs—so many diverse groups of...
By Debra Shapiro
Blog Post
Consider the facility that students have with electronic communications and games. They somehow had to “learn” how to use these tools and figure out the rules and strategies of the games. But I heard some teachers talking about how “...
By Mary Bigelow
Blog Post
Are you an urban or rural educator seeking pearls of wisdom for engaging your students? Plan to attend the NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia....
By Debra Shapiro
Blog Post
Teachers use several strategies at the end of the school year. One strategy is to try to cram in as many topics as possible in an effort to “cover” everything. Other teachers use culminating or capstone projects to integrate concepts an...
By Mary Bigelow
Blog Post
The Great Backyard Bird Count: Community science in your backyard or schoolyard
Bird counts involve children in citizen science projects where a greater community contributes to the data used by scientists to understand bird behavior and more. The Great Backyard Bird Count is happening now and counting can take place through Mon...
By Peggy Ashbrook
Blog Post
I’m hoping that secondary teachers will take a look at the articles that describe authentic investigations conducted by young scientists in their communities: Creative Soil Conservation and ...
By Mary Bigelow
Blog Post
Footprints in the snow—books to extend learning
Bird footprints in fresh snow...
By Peggy Ashbrook
Blog Post
The Frugal Science Teacher, PreK–5
When the going gets tough, the tough get creative. Challenging times mean lean budgets in many schools, but science teachers have a knack for stretching resources to keep students engaged in lively educational activities even in a pinch....
By Claire Reinburg