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  • Student reflections

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    I recently read an article about having students “reflect” on their work. I’m not sure what the value would be. What would this look like in a science class? –G., Ohio At a professional development workshop several…

  • Beginning-of-the-year explorations: get them ready for fall

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    If you have not yet packed up for the summer break, consider picking out two or three lessons to begin the next school year. Choose the resources that will guide you, scan or read them, and pack them up along with the…

  • 10 Sessions a High School Educator Needs to Attend at the STEM Forum & Expo

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    At the 5th Annual STEM Forum & Expo, taking place on July 27-29 in Denver Colorado, high school educators can expect to learn more about environments that best facilitate effective STEM integration (both across…

  • 10 Great Sessions for Administrators at the STEM Forum & Expo

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    At the 5th Annual STEM Forum & Expo, taking place on July 27-29 in Denver Colorado, administrators can expect to learn more about how they can incorporate STEM into their schools. From roundtable discussions to…

  • 10 Sessions at the STEM Forum & Expo for Every Middle School Teacher

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    At the 5th Annual STEM Forum & Expo hosted by NSTA, taking place July 27-29 in Denver, Colorado, middle level educators will find more than 80 sessions specific to their area. A successful middle school STEM…

  • Foster STEM in Young Children with these 10 Sessions at the STEM Forum & Expo

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    At the 5th Annual STEM Forum & Expo hosted by NSTA, taking place July 27-29 in Denver Colorado, lower elementary/early childhood educators will find more than 25 sessions catered to their area. The foundational…

  • 10 Sessions at the STEM Forum & Expo that show the Importance of Partnerships

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    At the 5th Annual STEM Forum & Expo hosted by NSTA, taking place July 27-29 in Denver, Colorado, attendees will learn how important it is to leverage partnerships. As the Nation recognizes the importance of STEM…

  • 10 Upper Elementary Sessions at the 2016 STEM Forum and Expo

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  • Connecting with families

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    Establishing close communication with families is an objective for early childhood educators and the programs they work in (NAEYC, ECERS-R, Head Start). You might be connecting with family members when…

  • Are You and Your Students Ready for the Astronomical Event of the Decade?

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    On August 21, 2017, the United States will be treated to the first total eclipse of the Sun visible in the country in almost 40 years. Because the 2017 total eclipse will be visible only in the United States, it is…

  • Health Wise: Helping Students Cope With Dyslexia

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    Parent groups have claimed that the specific needs of students with dyslexia—a learning disorder affecting the ability to read—are often unaddressed because educators don’t know enough about the condition. The…

  • Sound inquiry–open exploration and direct teaching?

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    As early childhood educators, no matter what program we teach in or administer, we want to help children build knowledge of the world through experiences, teacher-supported investigations, and direct teaching. A…

  • Calls for Papers for NSTA Journals

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    Do you have a great science teaching idea you want to share with peers? If so, consider writing for NSTA’s journals. Calls for papers for NSTA’s science education journals are online. The NSTA journals cover all grade…

  • Should I present at a conference?

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    My colleagues and I recently attended an NSTA conference. On the way home as we discussed what we learned, they suggested I share some of the successful activities I do in the classroom, but I’m not sure that others…

  • NSTA President Carolyn Hayes Says Thank You to Our Volunteers

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    On behalf of the staff of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and our leadership team, I would like to thank the following members of our Board, Council, Standing Committees, Advisory Boards, and Panels…

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