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I’m a science teacher in a small district, and I’m curious about lessons that incorporate the three NGSS dimensions of and what they “look like.” Where can I find examples to share? —B., New Hampshire...
By Mary Bigelow
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Preparing Science Teachers for High-Need Schools
Ella Bonah (left), a teacher at Tyner Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, completed an apprenticeship through Project Inspire, a program that prepares teachers for positions in high-need schools. (photo by David Humber)...
By Debra Shapiro
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Ed News: Idaho Legislature Approves New Science Standards that Omit Climate Change
This week in education news, the Idaho Senate Education Committee approved new science standards that omit climate change; more states introduce bills that interfere with science education; 100Kin10 renews its call to support STEM teachers; and a ne...
By Kate Falk
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ESSA—What’s in YOUR State Plan?
States stakeholders are working now to develop plans to implement the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). These state plans will include new guidelines for accountability and much more. Plans are due to the U.S. Department of Education in eith...
By Jodi Peterson
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10 NSTA Conference Sessions that Will Turn Your World Upside Down
Ready for something completely different? Ready to love science teaching even more?...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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"Iron Science" students
I used to assign projects for students to complete at home. But I’m now at a middle school where many students do not have access to materials and resources outside of class. I need alternatives for in-class projects! –A., Colorado In-class...
By Mary Bigelow
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Some of my students have little experience in lab investigations. My colleague suggested I “scaffold” my instruction to help them develop lab skills, but I’m not sure what that would look like. —C., Virginia...
By Mary Bigelow
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Ed News: Teachers Eye Potential of Virtual Reality
This week in education news, teachers eye potential of virtual reality; schools zoom in on STEM equity; Louisiana considers new science standards; South Dakota’s antiscience bill is stopped; and Idaho teachers, parents, and scientists urged lawmak...
By Kate Falk
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Maple trees and squirrels: a relationship
The Silver maple tree is flowering, early for the season in my region, but right on schedule for the way the season is unfolding this year. Although the flowers are tiny, the details can be seen with a magnifier....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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What's So Special About Disciplinary Core Ideas? (Part 3)
DCIs Develop Across Time...
By Joe Krajcik
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Ideas and inspiration from NSTA’s February 2017 K-12 journals
All three journals this month include the inaugural Best STEM Books for Students K–12 with descriptions and reviews. The rubric and criteria used in selecting these books is also provided. Share it with your librarian, too. Crowdfunding for Element...
By Mary Bigelow
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Using Science and Engineering Practices in the Classroom
Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices provides an in-depth understanding of the practices strand of A Framework for K–12 Science Education (Framework) and the Next Generation Science Standa...
By Carole Hayward