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Learning to Read the Earth and Sky
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Learning to Read the Earth and Sky: Explorations Supporting the NGSS by Russ Colson and Mary Colson is a new book from NSTA Press that helps teachers of grades 6-12 create lessons and activities aligned with the Next…
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I’m a science teacher in a small district, and I’m curious about lessons that incorporate the three NGSS dimensions of and what they “look like.” Where can I find examples to share? —B., New Hampshire A good place…
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My background is in engineering and now I’m teaching middle school general science. I’m comfortable with the topics in physical and earth science, but I’m a little shaky on the life science topics, including cells,…
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Assessments: Part of the learning process
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Do you have advice on assessments that would be helpful for sharing with my mentee, a new teacher? —Shirley, Lexington, Kentucky Assessing student learning can (and should) include more than final tests. The…
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Why am I at the table with a laptop, a tablet and a smartphone? Is this the ultimate example of multitasking? Have I finally leaped into geekdom? Actually, I’m looking at three versions of the Next Generation…
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At the NSTA conference this spring, I stopped by the booth sponsored by the Royal Society of Chemistry. They were promoting their newest project: Learn Chemistry. As a webwatcher for SciLinks, I was familiar with…
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Accessing nature for lifelong learning
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During my volunteer stint at a nearby nature center, which is part of a public park, I observed the people coming in and out. Many of them were focused on using the restroom, but many others did take time to look at the…
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This product is an idea for introducing young children to skills they will use for robotics and computer programming. Level 1 includes lightweight, flexible floor tiles, cards, and a guide booklet. Students tried Step…
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Professional Learning Communities and You!
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The question for this issue of the Leaders Letter focused around professional learning communities people are involved in as well as the benefits that each person has received. In Professional Learning Communities for…
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I was recently at a workshop where the presenter used the term “bell-to-bell teaching.” As a student teacher, I was embarrassed to ask what this means. —Cory, Mobile, Alabama Teachers can’t control the length of…
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Students, lessons learned, and goals
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Dr. Christine Royce reports on another busy day in Shanghai. Thursday, November 18, 2010 Today was the day for students, lessons, and—for me—personal goals. Now, this may sound like the students are those…
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Learning from the experience of others
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As the revision of the national science education standards gets started, many educators, administrators, parents, and other community members will be concerned not just the final product, but how the final product will…
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I headed over to the exhibit hall just before it opened. I was surprised to see so many eager educators waiting for the doors to open, even on the third day! Since they had still had a few minutes before the doors…
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Science learning in six domains
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In the March issue of NSTA Reports, Dr. Robert Yager shares his perspective on the six domains for teaching and assessing science learning in the Educated Opinions column. “A View of the Importance of Six…
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Learning STEM by Building Airplanes
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Texas nonprofit Tango Flight builds Van’s Aircraft RV-12 airplanes with students at high schools nationwide. Organizations around the country are helping students and teachers experience the challenges and rewards of…
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