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We Are Not Forgotten: How One Teacher's Dedication Brought Rewards for Many
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By Guest Blogger
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The morning of December 7, 1941, Stuart Hedley wakes early to meet his girlfriend for a picnic near Pearl Harbor. As we all know, the picnic never took place. But Stuart Hedley lived to tell us about the events of that day....
By Judy Elgin Jensen
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Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers in Middle School
Reading can be fun. For science-loving kids, using science-based texts can be an exciting way to increase understanding of concepts. A new NSTA Press book provides a plethora of ways to use nonfiction texts for inquiry-based science instruction....
By Carole Hayward
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REcharge Labs: Solar Cork Boat Kit
REcharge Labs: Solar Cork Boat Kit Introduction...
By Edwin P. Christmann
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The Texas Instruments TI-Innovator Hub: A Magic Box to Code
The TI-Innovator Hub is essentially a micro controller system offering plug-and-play interaction with some TI graphing calculators. Using a coding language entered on the keypad of Ti-84 Plus CE and better calculators, the TI-Innovator Hub will respo...
By Martin Horejsi
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#NSTA16 Columbus: Prizes for Everyone
Science teachers from all over the world came to #NSTA16 Columbus to become a champion of science! They heard from amazing speakers like science evangelist Ainissa Ramirez and gained knowledge that they will share with their colleagues and use in the...
By Korei Martin
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Help Us Name NSTA’s New NGSS Newsletter
Science teachers, you’ve spoken up about your Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) implementation needs, and NSTA has listened. Thanks to the input of many of you, NSTA is moving forward on a new resource to help you get your arms around the ex...
By Cindy Workosky
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Trump’s Pick for Education Secretary and Changes on Capitol Hill
As widely reported, President-elect Trump has nominated Betsy DeVos to be the next U.S. Secretary of Education. DeVos, 58, chaired the American Federation for Children, an advocacy group that has aggressively pushed to expand charter schools and scho...
By Kate Falk
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Take 20 Percent Off the Top 20 NSTA Press Titles for 20 Days
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By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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The seasonal decline in the amount of direct sunlight in North America is bringing an end to my garden growing season. The leaves of deciduous trees in my region are mostly off the trees now. Children have been helping rake them into big piles to ju...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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I have a degree in biology and teach high school. Although I love teaching at this level, I miss doing real scientific work myself. Any suggestions on how I can still stay engaged and current in science? —T., Illinois...
By Mary Bigelow
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Four New Books for Young Scientists
Studies show that science is students’ favorite subject when they enter school for the first time. Why? Kids are curious and creative. They love asking questions based on their observations. They love discovering everything. When kids are young, th...
By Carole Hayward
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I have a chance to contribute to the design of the science classrooms in a middle school. What should be on a “must-have” list? —S., Connecticut...
By Mary Bigelow
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Ideas and inspiration from NSTA’s November K-12 journals
Educators at all levels will find ideas on helping students with Meeting the Challenges of Communicating Science in his month’s Science and Children. Many of the strategies can be adapted for other levels....
By Mary Bigelow