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When you have a moment to plan for teaching in January, reach for the 2018 November/December issue of Science and Children for inspiration....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Light, shadow, and literacy: Stories inspired by shadow play
Materials thoughtfully provided or set up by teachers often inspires children’s open exploration of a phenomenon. Much learning happens during this period of using their senses and tools to make observations of what intrigues them as they try thing...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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There are many safety hazards associated with the use of hand and power tools, and teachers and students should be trained to recognize them and understand what safety precautions should be taken to avoid them. Safety Precautions For hand tool ...
By Kenneth Roy
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I understand that confidence comes with experience, but I was wondering if you have any tricks or tips that helped you become more confident as a teacher? – J., Ohio To calm my own nerves, I would remind myself:...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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NSTA’s Discussion Forums and List Server groups often have questions from teachers looking for lesson ideas. Whether they are student teachers or beginning teachers looking to begin their library of science lessons, or experienced teachers look...
By Mary Bigelow
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Understanding the Intermingling of Engineering and Life Sciences (and How Best to Teach It)
For engineers to design and make the systems and devices all of us depend on in our daily lives, they need scientific and mathematical knowledge. Simultaneously, scientists benefit from engineering advances evident in the devices, instruments, and pr...
By Carole Hayward
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Investigation and Design: Aligning Secondary Science to What is Best
Take a look at this short video from my high school chemistry class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNHmVEJLAvI&feature=youtu.be...
By Kate Falk
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Engineering in early childhood
In early childhood settings both educators and young children solve problems using available materials and an engineering design process. The process is not step-by-step because it looks different depending on the age of the children, the time availa...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Tackling Misconceptions and Personal Beliefs
How do you overcome misconceptions that many students will have coming into your classrooms? What is the best way to handle and approach situations when personal beliefs are involved? — M., Arkansas ...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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America’s Strategy for STEM Education
On December 4, 2018 the Trump Administration released a five year strategic plan for STEM education that calls for expanding the nation’s capacity for STEM education and preparing workers for jobs in the these fields, and charts out a strategy whic...
By Jodi Peterson
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One student in the class I currently teach has only been present one day out of four weeks. How should I keep this student up to date with the work that he is missing? Any tips and advice are greatly appreciated! — O., Ohio...
By Gabe Kraljevic