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How can you use 3D printers in your science classroom? — S., Alabama Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) projects are the first thing that comes to my mind when I think about using 3D…
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Vernier: Go Direct Light and Color
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Introduction The Go Direct Light and Color Sensor is a powerful and versatile light sensor that measures visible light, the ultraviolet electromagnetic spectrum, and does color analysis. As seen in the video, by using…
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Keep it grounded. Keep it real.
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I’ve been teaching science for three years. My students seem to see science as an abstract subject and have trouble imagining it. How can I help my students appreciate the lessons more with limited time and resources?…
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Administrators: Be Intentional ‘For All’
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As academic institutions strive to create stimulating learning environments where students embrace the “sciences” to become critical thinkers and ecologically productive citizens, more and more employers are recognizing…
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Ed News: Can STEM Camps For Girls Really Make A Difference?
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This week in education news, there’s no way of knowing whether summer STEM camps help nudge more women into STEM careers; education in STEM fields can be the road to economic empowerment for women; Missouri Governor…
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Summer PD for Teachers in National Parks
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At Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson, New Jersey, students work on a physics activity as part of Batter Up!, an event—developed by TRT Christine Gish and colleagues at Paterson’s JFK High…
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Ephemeral art exploring properties of matter, natural materials
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I had fun this summer spending 4 days over 2 weeks “enriching” preschool teachers and children in their program by collaboratively exploring ephemeral art projects. Good discussion about when children’s making becomes…
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Ed News: If Students Aren’t Trying On International Tests, Can We Still Compare Countries’ Results
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This week in education news, new study finds that students are blowing off international exams; San Francisco Unified School District begins rolling out new science standards and lessons across all elementary…
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Seasonal Connections to Nature in the Outdoor Environment
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I love to ask teachers, “Who are our best scientists?” You can see them shuffling through the list of outstanding scientists in their minds. But, quickly their faces light up and they enthusiastically respond with “Kids…
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What are the most successful experiments and activities to do with students when covering the human body? — K., West Virginia Here are a few of my favorite demonstrations and activities. Look online or in the NSTA…
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Ed News: Summer Programs Increase STEM Learning Opportunities For Visually Impaired Students
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This week in education news, there is a math and science teacher shortage in Rhode Island; new report finds that most states’ requirements for license renewal, prioritize accumulating credit hours, rather than…
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StEMT: A New Process for Designing Meaningful STEM Lessons
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A simple, practical, and methodological process for elementary and middle school teachers to implement meaningful STEM activities in the classroom that are not labor intensive, can be used with existing lessons,…
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Chemical Safety Training for Science Teachers
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Academic science laboratories can be unsafe places for teaching and learning due to risks associated with biological, chemical, and physical hazards The OSHA laboratory standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) requires all employees…
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There’s More to Math than Drills
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“As a teacher it frustrates me when drilling is proposed as the remedy to society’s mathematical struggles.” —Patrick Honner, Math Teacher and 2018 NSTA/NCTM STEM Teacher Ambassador I like practicing…
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I can see and appreciate how science is really an awesome subject. How can I make science more fun and exciting yet effective for my students? —D., Philippines “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in…
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