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Avoiding burnout and staying positive
I’ve taught Earth Science for 10 years and I like my students and what I’m doing. But sometimes I feel overwhelmed and frustrated. Is this normal? How can I avoid burnout and stay positive? —R., Washington...
By Mary Bigelow
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ESEA Reauthorization Stalls in the House, Senate Bill Expected Soon?
House consideration of H.R....
By Jodi Peterson
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Creating Children’s Science Books: A Lesson in Teamwork, Part Two
In part one of this series (Creating Children’s Science Books: A Lesson in Teamwork), I wrote about the ways photographer ...
By Guest Blogger
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Tinkering in preschool-grade 2
My father called himself a tinker because as an engineer who was a metallurgist and a ceramicist he often applied new uses to the metals he worked with. A bar of aluminum became a tool for cooling coffee just the right amount and slices of copper pip...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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International Day Coming to #NSTA15 in Chicago: March 11, 2015
It is often said that “the wings of a butterfly can cause a storm on the other side of the world.” (That’s actually a simplistic description of Edward Lorenz&#...
By Juliana Texley
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Every teacher is a literacy teacher. Each discipline, including science, has a language and strategies for communicating both verbal and nonverbal information. As the TST journal editor notes: “…it turns out that reading and writing comprise ...
By Mary Bigelow
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Meet Me In the Middle Day: Coming to #NSTA15 Chicago, March 13, 2015
Calling all middle school teachers!...
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My middle school students have lots of questions in class, which is not a problem. But I’m torn between trying to provide the answers (sometimes I feel like a live version of Wikipedia with lots of empty entries) and telling them to figure it o...
By Mary Bigelow
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Challenging Perceptions in the STEM Classroom
As a female STEM graduate myself (geology), I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how to encourage more women and minorities to get involved with STEM classes and potential careers....
By Becky Stewart
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First-Timer Tips for #NSTA15 Chicago
Are you attending the 2015 NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Chicago March 12–15?...
By Mary Bigelow
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Take 10% off all #NSTA Kids Books thru 2/23/15
NSTA Kids books are all on sale through February 23, 2015! Take 10% off the items below when you use promo code GIVEBK when you purchase these in the NSTA Science Store....
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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My school has been approached by a university to form a partnership to apply for grants for elementary science and math. What factors should we consider regarding this offer? —L., California...
By Mary Bigelow
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Learn About Argumentation With NSTA Press Author Victor Sampson
Join NSTA Press author Victor Sampson in Orlando for workshops about scientific argumentation. ...
By Wendy Rubin, Managing Editor, NSTA Press
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Celebrate International Book Giving Day with NSTA, the Home of Science Literacy
February 14 is not only Valentine’s Day but also International Book Giving Day. Literacy is an important focus for NSTA, and a subject that is personally important to our staff and membership, so we’re celebrating! What’s the day about?...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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Heat and energy: what can young children understand?
My cat has moved to the top of the radiator for the winter, at least when the boiler is on and warm air is moving up through convection from below. With a house temperature of 66*-68*F, I would also like to lie on it, hopefully with some sunshine rad...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Senate Leaders to Start Over on No Child Left Behind
Last week the Washington Post ...
By Jodi Peterson
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Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos in Elementary Grades
The authors of the popular Phenomenon-Based Learning series have released a new book geared toward elementary-age students. Using Physical Science Gadgets & Gizmos, Grades 3-5: Phenomenon-Based Learning is the latest book by Matthew Bobrowsky, Mi...
By Carole Hayward
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I am thinking of switching careers to become a secondary science teacher (I currently work for an environmental agency). Before I decide, what should I consider? —S., Connecticut...
By Mary Bigelow
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NSTA’s K–12 Science Education Journals: February 2015 Issues Online
Energy and Matter; Science and Language Arts; and Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information—these are the themes of the February 2015 journal articles from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)....
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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It’s a Great Time for the Latest Next Time You See Books
Emily Morgan, popular NSTA Press co-author of the Picture-Perfect Science Lessons series, has recently added three new books to the Next Time You See series: Next Time You See a Maple Seed, Next Time You See the Moon, and Next Time You See ...
By Carole Hayward
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If you’ve been to Chicago, you know it’s an ideal place to focus on design and architecture....
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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This March, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) will feature a special strand “Teaching Every Child by Embracing Diversity” at our ...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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Finding books about systems in cold weather
In cold weather children’s systems of clothing for comfort may become more complicated with added parts of boots, leg warmers, mittens, scarves, hats and coats with multiple fastenings. Reading a book aloud during the time it takes children to get...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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ESEA is Moving —Call your Representatives, Let your Voice Be Heard
Work to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, otherwise known as No Child Left Behind, is moving quickly in both the Senate and the House....
By Jodi Peterson
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Help Your Students Become Proficient in Science Through Argument-Driven Inquiry
“The new aim of science education in the United States is for all students to become proficient in science by the time they finish high school. The argument-driven inquiry (ADI) instruction model was designed as a way to make lab activities more au...
By Carole Hayward
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Thoughts of Gardens Can Warm Cold Winter Days
As the temperature dips low and snow piles up across large areas of the country, I find myself thinking about the spring weather to come and working in my garden. So I was delighted to have the chance to read author Steve Rich’s latest NSTA Kids bo...
By Carole Hayward
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I’m an Administrator. How Can I Stay Connected to Science Instruction?
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By Carole Hayward
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When I was student teaching, we had to do a “reflection journal.” Now that I have my own teaching assignment, I’m wondering if teachers keep such a document. If so, what do they put in it? What format do they use and how do they find the time f...
By Mary Bigelow
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College Students: Volunteer with eCYBERMISSION and See the Big Picture
Ever considered the opportunity to offer your help or engage with someone you might learn something from?...
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#14Books: NSTA Press Honored to Be on Science Books & Films Best Books List
Field-tested science fair ideas that make students responsible for their own learning… middle school experiments using Rocket Launchers, Sound Pipes, Drinking Birds, and Dropper Poppers… a kid-magnet formula that will get your students en...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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Science lessons for the new year from NSTA Press
NSTA Press sampler of science l...
By Claire Reinburg
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NSTA Press author Victor Sampson presents a webinar on scientific argumentation
Join NSTA Press author Victor Sampson for his webinar “Scientific Argumentation: Helping Students Identify, Evaluate, and Support Claims” (a 2-part course)....
By Wendy Rubin, Managing Editor, NSTA Press
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New year, new format for The STEM Classroom
Welcome to my new blog! The old STEM Classroom e-newsletter has gotten a makeover and become part of the new monthly Science and the STEM Classroom....
By Becky Stewart
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Senate releases draft of No Child Left Behind legislation
Last week Sen....
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NSTA and ASE: creating pathways to better international cooperation in science education
They say the world is flat … and so it often seems. Cross the ocean by plane, or travel far from home by train or car…sit down for coffee with other teachers…and the issues are almost always the same. We find much in common wherever we go....
By Juliana Texley
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One of the perks of being an NSTA member is having access to all of the journals online. Regardless of the grade level you teach, the journals have ideas for authentic activities and investigations that can be used, adapted, or extended for different...
By Mary Bigelow
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The Next Generation Science Standards: a transformational opportunity
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and A Framework for K–12 Science Education articulate a beautiful vision for students....
By Guest Blogger