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Archive: Science Update: Return of Periodical Cicadas: Fear, Fascination, and Fun in 2021, May 7, 2021

Known for their 13 and 17-year life cycles and massive synchronous emergences periodical cicadas are unique in the insect world. We will explore the natural history, ecology, and behavior of the seven species of periodical cicadas indigenous to North...

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, March 23, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

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Encouraging Student Persistence

By Vanora Thomas and Peta-Gay Clarke

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Coding, and Computer Science, and Computational Thinking—Oh My!

By Beth Murphy

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Evaluation of Computing Workshops at the Science Museum

By Dafni Konstantinidi-Sofrona

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Using Computational Thinking and Modeling to Build Water and Watershed Literacy

By Bess Caplan, Beth Covitt, Garrett Love, Alan R. Berkowitz, Kristin L. Gunckel, Chelsea McClure, and John C. Moore

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Transforming Local Spaces With Relevant Perspectives

By Martha Inouye, Clare Gunshenan, Ana Houseal, Jennifer Applequist, and Lorna Bath

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Landslides

By Danielle E. Dani and Alycia L. Stigall

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Building a Science Community

By Megan Ennes and M. Gail Jones

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Climate Change Education: A Model of Justice-Oriented STEM Education

By Lindsey Kirkland and Kristen Poppleton

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Virtual Coaching PLCs In and Out of School

By Kate Cook, Hannah Lakin, Sue Allen, Scott Byrd, Brittney Nickerson, and Kate Kastelein

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Daily Do: Colors (PreK)

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Engaging Students in STEM Through a Solutionary Approach

By Gigi Dekko Goldman

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Why is something that’s happening out in the ocean such a danger to us on the land?

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