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The Frugal Science Teacher, 6–9: Strategies and Activities
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School budget challenges coupled with the general state of the national economy has resulted in the need for teachers to not only be prudent but also imaginative. Former NSTA president and current Science and Children…
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Once Upon a Life Science Book: 12 Interdisciplinary Activities to Create Confident Readers
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As the great Dr. Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” In Jodi Wheeler-Toppen’s new book, Interdisciplinary Activities to Create…
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Spring is rapidly approaching, as indicated by the recent “springing forward” of our clocks. The arrival of Spring not only means longer days but also warmer weather, beautiful blooms, and…restless students. Luckily for…
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Defining and Measuring STEM Identity and Interest in STEM Learning
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A growing number of educators are focused on increasing students’ interest in and developing their identity in relation to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as an intended outcome of their out-of-school…
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Promoting Equitable Access to STEM in a Summer Herpetology Fieldwork Program
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The HERP (Herpetology Education in Rural Places and Spaces) Project links in-school and out-of-school learning spaces by offering summer programs that engage high school students, scientists, and educators. The authors…
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School, District, and State Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards
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Learn how to create opportunities for young people from low-income, ethnically diverse communities to learn about growing food, doing science, and how science can help them contribute to their community in positive ways…
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National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Council Members
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Regional Winners of Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition Announced
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Are You Blue? What Can You Do?
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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: Module 1: Using Science Notebooks for Sensemaking
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In this module, you will examine various ways scientists use science notebooks and a science notebook strategy to experience the critical components of sensemaking.