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Dr. Christine Royce reports from the Sino–US Science and Education Forum in Shanghai. Tuesday, November 16, 2010...
By NSTA Web Director
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One of the conference highlights is visiting the exhibits—a great way to preview materials or software, create a wish list of equipment, add to a professional library, or meet new people. Many vendors have give-aways such as maps, pens, rulers,...
By Mary Bigelow
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When I’m at an NSTA conference, I try to attend a session on a topic about which I know very little. This time, I saw a session entitled Epigenetics: Beyond the Central Dogma. After a brief discussion of research on how the environment interact...
By Mary Bigelow
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Dr. Christine Royce, a member of the NSTA contingent at the Sino–US Science and Education Forum in Shanghai this week, has posted the following report. Dr. Royce is an Associate Professor of Education at Shippensburg State University and an NST...
By NSTA Web Director
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Children's drawings reflect their observations—and their thoughts
Here’s what I love about the early childhood education community: the communication, sharing thoughts and wonderings!...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Two of the sessions I attended today were presented by classroom teachers who have found new ways to develop their leadership skills....
By Mary Bigelow
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NSTA must be in Nature’s good graces, because this was a perfect day to arrive in Baltimore for the area conference—blue skies and warm (for November) temperatures. Some of the eateries near the Inner Harbor are still using their outdoor ...
By Mary Bigelow
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I just got back from the NSTA area conference in Kansas City, Missouri, and I’d like to try presenting. My colleagues and I have some successful ideas we’d like to share, but I’m a little nervous about submitting a proposal and actu...
By Mary Bigelow
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NAEYC post conference update: science was there
From beginning to end, the National Association for the Education of Young Children 2010 annual conference in collaboration with National Black Child Development Institute offered meaty sessions on early childhood science curriculum....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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To hire or not to hire …
To continue the theme of “what’s been brewing lately?” I recently received a message from an NSTA chapter leader who asked for guidance on what to consider before hiring staff to support their chapter. Here are a few items to think ...
By Teshia Birts, CAE
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Your thoughts on alternative certification
“Different Routes to Science Teaching Lead to Common Ground,” the cover story of the November...
By Debra Shapiro
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Science at The National Association for the Education of Young Children's national conference
The National Association f...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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I’ve used some of your suggestions on class participation, but this year I have several fifth-graders who try to monopolize class discussions and often ask questions that are off-topic or beyond the scope of the lesson. Sometimes, I don’t...
By Mary Bigelow
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USA Festival of Science and Engineering 2010—just a fraction of what was there
I had a good time at the USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo in Washington, D.C. on October 23 and 24. I was really impressed with the large number of people attending—great diversity of age, sex, ethnicity, race, language, families and ...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Popular classroom resources at the KC conference
The on-site Science Store at the Kansas City Area Conference has been bustling....
By Claire Reinburg
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The fall is my favorite season — the colorful leaves, the cooler weather, the different position of the sun that gives everything a slightly different look. For most of us, it’s also the beginning of a new school year and a good time to e...
By Mary Bigelow
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Teaching and learning about wind energy
On an appropriately blustery morning in Kansas City, the short course “Wind Energy for the Science Classroom,” led by Joe Rand of The KidWind Project in St. Paul, MN, supplied participants with background information and sample classroom lessons ...
By Claire Reinburg
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Blogging resumes for NSTA Chapters and Associated Groups community
Hello everyone! I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself —I’m Teshia Birts, one of the newest members of the NSTA staff. You may have seen the message Howard Wahlberg sent about me a couple of weeks ago and I’...
By Teshia Birts, CAE
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Physics filtered through a three-year-old
“Whether we like it or not,” Christoph Niemann writes at the New York Times website, “human life is subject to the universal laws of physics.” He goes on to illustrate:...
By NSTA Web Director
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President Obama invites you to the USA Science and Engineering Festival
The big event takes place on the National Mall and around the country this weekend. Here’s your personal invitation: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDxTw1sUKvk[/youtube]...
By NSTA Web Director
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Science fairs and alternatives
I have my eighth-grade honors physical science classes do traditional science fair projects (trifold board display with research essay and lab report). This year there has been some discussion within our department about giving students alternatives....
By Mary Bigelow
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Francis's blog on all things science education
NSTA Executive Director Francis Eberle...
By Francis Eberle
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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
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I teach applied biology to 10th graders. This year, I have access to a cart of laptops to use in my classroom/lab. I’d like to have the students use the Internet to find information related to science topics as an extension of the textbook, but...
By Mary Bigelow