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Archive: Transforming Science Learning: Hurray! STEM Is Here to Stay, April 15, 2020 (12:00 pm ET)
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How can STEM help us achieve the vision of a scientifically literate society while also equipping our kids with the problem-solving skills to succeed in today’s workplace? Join us for an inspiring discussion on…
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Archive: Transforming Science Learning: Hurray! STEM Is Here to Stay, April 15, 2020 (7:00 pm ET)
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How can STEM help us achieve the vision of a scientifically literate society while also equipping our kids with the problem-solving skills to succeed in today’s workplace? Join us for an inspiring discussion on…
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If the words "science fair" strike fear in your heart, you're not alone. While few disagree that science fair projects have great potential for student learning, the preparation and execution of projects can be…
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To investigate students' perceptions of learning through three categories of experiments—classical, discovery, and instrumental—six students were interviewed over the course of a semester. Students' descriptions of…
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In the Total Science Experience (TSE) lab, students become team research scientists. Proposal writing and reviewing, project management, team coordination, manuscript writing, and presentations help students make career…
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In this article, find out how a careful analysis of student answers to the standards-based exams proved to be an important instructional tool.
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The disc diffusion assay provides a mechanism for students to gain experience conducting scientific inquiry and also gain critical thinking skills. This procedure can be used for guided and authentic inquiry and…
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There’s a lot to love about this newly expanded book in the Picture-Perfect Science series: You can combine STEM and reading through lively lessons that are just right for your kindergarten students. Also, reading-…
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Implementing OpenSciEd transforms science teaching—but it also comes with a learning curve for educators. Key Topics: Overview of the teacher support materials in OpenSciEd Common challenges in classroom…
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Discovering Community and Learning
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My fourth-grade students like doing hands-on science activities. How can I get them to focus on the activity rather than socializing? —C., West Virginia You want students to enjoy the activity and talk with each other,…
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My first year of teaching biology was challenging, but I made it! Do you have any suggestions for what I should do to improve for next year? —C, Virginia Congratulations for completing your first year! A good way…
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Organizing students for learning
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I’m thinking ahead to how I will organize my classroom next year. Could you share some thoughts or resources? For example, should I let students choose where they sit each day or have a seating chart? Should I keep the…
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The classroom as learning center
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Last year (my first year teaching) I floated among several classrooms. A few days before the beginning of this year, I learned that I have my own biology lab! I didn’t have much time, so I just put up a few posters. Now…
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Asking questions When my district sent teachers to conferences, we were expected to submit a list of sessions we attended. NSTA has a great transcript feature for this documentation, producing a professional-looking…
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