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USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo for all ages
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I’m looking forward to the USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall on October 23 and 24 from 10am to 5:30pm. Hosted by Lockheed Martin, the Expo is the free grand finale for a…
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Engineering: From Trial-and-Error to NGSS-Aligned
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Four years ago, when the other seventh-grade science teacher and I started redesigning our curriculum for the NGSS, we knew we would have to include engineering. At that time, my understanding of engineering was pretty…
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The Three Dimensions of Teaching and Learning: Module 2: Science and Engineering Practices
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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…
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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…
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What is Engineering's Place in STEM Certification? ASEE Responds
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Engineering historically has had a very limited presence in K-12 education outside of specialized schools and a few out-of-school activities. That changed dramatically with the release of the Next Generation…
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Engineers Week Resources from the National Science Teachers Association
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Engineers Week is February 16–22, 2014. Engineering is in the spotlight right now—and science teachers need to know how to incorporate it into their STEM curriculum, what resources really work, and where to get online…
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When early childhood activities integrate math, science and engineering
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Sometimes activities engage children in overlappings mathematics, science, and engineering learning. Check out Kassia Wedekind’s discussion of how she uses math centers in her kindergarten classroom. The discussions…
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Science and engineering that helped win a war: Reflections on Veterans Day
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Being part of a military family, Veterans Day holds special significance for me. Members of my family have served in the Coast Guard, Navy, and Army. Wherever I am on Veterans Day, I seek out a way to reflect on the…
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President Obama invites you to the USA Science and Engineering Festival
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The big event takes place on the National Mall and around the country this weekend. Here’s your personal invitation: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDxTw1sUKvk[/youtube] See you there! Be sure…
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Designing Engineering Projects That Teach Science Concepts by Cory Culbertson
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Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the engineering projects in my courses. On the surface, they don’t seem like something I need to worry about. My students love these projects and talk about them all year. My…
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Scaling Up for STEM Instructional Materials
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Scaling Up for STEM Instructional Materials About The Scaling Up For STEM InitiativeFor nearly a decade, the Northrop Grumman Foundation and NSTA have partnered to improve science teaching, ensuring more students have access to STEM learning and careers. Through the Scaling Up for STEM Initiative,…
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National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Professional Learning Institute 1
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National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Professional Learning Institute 1 Full-Day WorkshopFueling Sensemaking: How Data Ignites Student Use of the Science and Engineering PracticesWednesday, November 4 • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMAll participants will receive breakfast and lunch…
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Call for Papers: Science and Children
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Call for Papers: Science and Children Upcoming ThemesJuly/August 2027-Oceans for EveryoneDeadline: October 1, 2026The world’s oceans cover more than two-thirds of our planet’s surface, yet marine examples are often hard to come by in life and earth science textbooks.…
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