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  • Online Courses: AMNH Seminars on Science: Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

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    How do scientists study ecosystems and grapple with real-world conservation questions? Learn about ecology and ecosystem dynamics using a systems thinking lens. Authored by world-class experts at the cutting edge of…

  • Engineering Fun!

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    I am interested in high school engineering projects. I’m looking for fun, engaging, and challenging projects for my honors students. —T., Rhode Island There is a vast amount of resources and ideas to help you out…

  • My Journey to NSTA

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    Guest blog post by Paul Orbe Dear NSTA Members: I would like to take this opportunity to share my experience with NSTA, our professional organization. Before I embark in storytelling I deem necessary to offer a…

  • Ed News: What Are the Blind Spots in Teacher PD?

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    This week in education news, NEA sees small increase in membership; effective grading practices, classroom technology, and social-emotional competencies among blind spots in teacher professional development; new…

  • Monarch “firsts”

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    It’s amazing how much animal life a small patch of ground can sustain. Over the last three weeks in the row house yard there have been Black swallowtail butterfly larvae (caterpillars) on a fennel plant; isopods (…

  • Education Appropriations for FY2020

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    Education Appropriations Part of Four-Bill “Minibus” Being Considered by U.S. House of Representatives Members of Congress are currently working through a slew of amendments as the House of Representatives considers…

  • Over the Moon

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    What are some ways to improve my students’ understanding of the phases of the moon? Are there more inquiry-based activities for grade 2 students? —S., West Virginia Popular activities like labelling handouts, cutting…

  • Ed News: Teacher Attrition Demands New Approaches to Leadership, Preparation

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    This week in education news, educators in Indiana have a hard time finding quality resources that focus on climate change; new study finds that the differences in summer learning between poor and wealthy students…

  • How NSTA Expanded My Small Town World

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    Guest blog post by Pam Devers I grew up as the typical “small town girl living in a small town world” (Journey).  In the eighth grade my mind was set that I was going to be a science teacher and teach in my…

  • Experience STEM by the Bay This Summer With NSTA

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    Guest blog post by Jeffrey LeGrand Douglass The exhibit hall at the 8th Annual STEM Forum & Expo, hosted by NSTA, is gonna be so LIT that even the rolling fog of San Francisco won’t be able to hide the…

  • Ed News Roundup: Women Engineers You Should Know

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    In this week’s Education News Roundup, USA Today takes a look at salaries and housing costs for teachers; Education Week examines how to make teacher leadership roles more effective; some women engineers you should…

  • Rock On!

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    I am planning to teach a lesson on rocks with a third grade class in the fall, but I am unaware as of where to find inexpensive rock/mineral kits. How did you teach the lesson in a way that engaged the students? – A…

  • Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award—2019 winners

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    The Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award recognizes six full-time K–12 teachers of science who successfully use innovation and excellence in their classroom. District III Katherine Owens STEM…

  • Working with a dream team, learning about engineering habits of mind

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    Taking a chance, I asked two colleagues if they would work with me on a webinar about supporting young children’s early engineering problem-solving. They each said “Yes!” and in the process I have been learning much…

  • Circle of Life 2.0

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    I am student teaching in a first grade classroom and we are going to start covering life cycles. What are some good ideas I can do in my engage section? — G., Oklahoma I just answered a similar question about…

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