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Journal Article
Favorite Demonstration: The Thermit Reaction—A Dazzling Thermochemical Demonstration
This demonstration provides a dazzling introduction to such fundamental chemistry topics as oxidation-reduction, metallurgy, spontaneity of reactions, thermochemistry, and the application of chemical reactions to industrial processes....
Journal Article
In this article, students are given "Homestudy Assignments." These are written assignments completed by teams of two or three students both inside and outside of class. The assignments had several benefits in addition to the group activity experience...
Journal Article
In this column the leadership of SCST shares its views with JCST readers. This month’s issue shares the many opportunities offered with membership....
Journal Article
The typical biometry course emphasizes statistical theory and methods, with little opportunity for students to apply statistics in testing scientific hypotheses. Early in education, students should be taught to use basic statistical tests as a rigoro...
Journal Article
This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue highlights the new approaches to teaching and learning biology. ...
Journal Article
Microscopes have been the main tool for analyzing tissue form in both university and research laboratories for decades. However, biological microscopy has entered a new era with the advent of desktop computers and software to analyze images. Students...
NSTA Press Book
Global Environmental Change: Biodiversity
This book uses Costa Rica as a case study because the country's tropical forests contain four percent of Earth's total biological species diversity. Biodiversity's activities and readings help students explore efforts to balance economic expansion wi...
By NSTA Press, Environmental Protection Agency
NSTA Press Book
Global Environmental Change: Carrying Capacity
Carrying Capacity addresses the ability of the Earth to sustain healthy populations of different species. Earth's human population, now past six billion, is expected to reach 10 billion by 2030. This growth will place an even greater strain on the p...
By NSTA Press, Environmental Protection Agency
NSTA Press Book
Global Environmental Change: Deforestation
Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula contains some of America’s only old-growth forest. Its timber supports local, regional, and even global economies. It also supports many biological species and provides a link in biogeochemical cycling. How ca...
By NSTA Press, Environmental Protection Agency
Journal Article
Teaching in the human anatomy field is evolving rapidly with the introduction of innovative instructional methods. This article features more efficient teaching techniques using digital images....
Web Seminar
Web Seminar: NSTA Science Update: Exploring Earth's Final Frontier: The Deep Sea, October 17, 2019
Join us on Thursday, October 17, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern time to learn about the Deep Sea....
Web Seminar
Join us on Tuesday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm ET to learn how you can win $10,000 for your outstanding work as a science educator. The presenter will discuss the application process for the 2019–2020 academic year, share insight into com...
Web Seminar
Join us on Tuesday, September 17, 2018, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm ET to learn all about the application process for the NSTA Board and Council. NSTA relies on its membership of dedicated science educators to serve in leadership positions and help ad...
Web Seminar
Join us on Thursday, November 21, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm ET to learn how you can win a $20,000 lab makeover for your school. The presenter will discuss the application process for 2019-20, share insight into completing your application, and provid...
Web Seminar
Web Seminar: Developing a Competitive Teacher Award Application, November 6, 2019
Join us on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm ET, to learn how you can win up to $10,000 for your outstanding work as a science educator. The presenter will discuss the application process for 2019–20 academic year, share insight...
Web Seminar
Web Seminar: NSTA Science Update: Professional Learning Opportunities at NSTA, August 27, 2019
Join us on Tuesday, August 27, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern time and learn about upcoming onsite/online professional learning opportunities available via NSTA....
Workshop
Online Courses: AMNH Seminars on Science: The Ocean System
Integrated Science How does the ocean system shape the planet, regulate climate, and support life?...
Book Chapter
Some students may not believe that it is possible for a puddle that appears larger to evaporate more quickly than one that seems smaller. The story in this chapter has to do with evaporation. The authors explore the major factors that lead to how qui...
Book Chapter
In this activity, students will determine whether the shape of a water molecule is linear or bent...
Book Chapter
In this activity, students will use homemade pH paper to test a number of chemicals around the house....
Book Chapter
New Models of Leadership and Collaboration to Improve Science Education: The Role of Business
This chapter provides a brief overview of traditional business involvement in education improvement and then explores new models of involvement by business leaders in improve student outcomes in science education. These new efforts examined by the au...
Book Chapter
How Far to the Star? The Parallax Effect
In this activity, students conduct two experiments with parallax by viewing a pencil against a backdrop marked with equally spaced lines. In the first experiment, students note the shift in the apparent position of the pencil by viewing it with each ...
Book Chapter
Multigenre Lab Reports: Connecting Literacy and Science
The development of communication skills is a key component in any science program but most students don't see the connection between science and writing. Connect literacy and science by using this hands-on activity that is a fun alternative to tradit...
Book Chapter
Teaching about the natural, outdoor environment indoors can be done well, but it can be even more effective if the indoor environment is nature-friendly or “green” (to use the current lingo). Just trying to teach the value of a tree, for instance...
NSTA Press Book
SET EVO Teachers Guide: Ten Questions Everyone Should Ask About Evolution
Draw on the wit and wisdom of brilliant scientists to inspire your students as you teach them about a challenging area of biology. This teacher’s guide, which accompanies the EVO DVD, is structured around 10 fundamental questions about biological e...
By John Feldman, Rodger W. Bybee
Journal Article
Why Read Picture Books in Science Class? (Chapters 1-5)
This free e-book provides more information on how to teach Picture-Perfect Science Lessons in your classroom—including key reading strategies and standards connections. The e-book includes the Table of Contents, Foreword, About the Picture-Perfect ...