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Creating Children’s Science Books: A Lesson in Teamwork, Part Two
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In part one of this series (Creating Children’s Science Books: A Lesson in Teamwork), I wrote about the ways photographer Ellen Harasimowicz and I have worked together to create our most recent books, Handle with Care…
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Tinkering in preschool-grade 2
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My father called himself a tinker because as an engineer who was a metallurgist and a ceramicist he often applied new uses to the metals he worked with. A bar of aluminum became a tool for cooling coffee just the right…
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International Day Coming to #NSTA15 in Chicago: March 11, 2015
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It is often said that “the wings of a butterfly can cause a storm on the other side of the world.” (That’s actually a simplistic description of Edward Lorenz’s chaos theory, but it is often used as an analogy for small…
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Every teacher is a literacy teacher. Each discipline, including science, has a language and strategies for communicating both verbal and nonverbal information. As the TST journal editor notes: “…it turns out that…
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Meet Me In the Middle Day: Coming to #NSTA15 Chicago, March 13, 2015
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Calling all middle school teachers! If you’ll be attending the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Chicago, then please join me at the Meet Me in the Middle Day on Friday, March 13 from 10:00 am-4:00 p.m.…
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My middle school students have lots of questions in class, which is not a problem. But I’m torn between trying to provide the answers (sometimes I feel like a live version of Wikipedia with lots of empty entries) and…
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Challenging Perceptions in the STEM Classroom
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As a female STEM graduate myself (geology), I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how to encourage more women and minorities to get involved with STEM classes and potential careers. I was fortunate that my first job out…
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First-Timer Tips for #NSTA15 Chicago
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Are you attending the 2015 NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Chicago March 12–15? At this point, you should be registering, making arrangements for lodging and transportation, and thinking about your…
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Take 10% off all #NSTA Kids Books thru 2/23/15
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NSTA Kids books are all on sale through February 23, 2015! Take 10% off the items below when you use promo code GIVEBK when you purchase these in the NSTA Science Store. Next Time You See a Seashell (soft cover, e-…
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My school has been approached by a university to form a partnership to apply for grants for elementary science and math. What factors should we consider regarding this offer? —L., California This could be a great…
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Learn About Argumentation With NSTA Press Author Victor Sampson
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Join NSTA Press author Victor Sampson in Orlando for workshops about scientific argumentation. Scientific Argumentation in Biology Attendees will receive a copy of the book Scientific Argumentation in Biology.…
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Celebrate International Book Giving Day with NSTA, the Home of Science Literacy
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February 14 is not only Valentine’s Day but also International Book Giving Day. Literacy is an important focus for NSTA, and a subject that is personally important to our staff and membership, so we’re celebrating! What…
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Heat and energy: what can young children understand?
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My cat has moved to the top of the radiator for the winter, at least when the boiler is on and warm air is moving up through convection from below. With a house temperature of 66*-68*F, I would also like to lie on it,…
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Senate Leaders to Start Over on No Child Left Behind
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Last week the Washington Post reported that Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair and ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee respectively,…
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Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos in Elementary Grades
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The authors of the popular Phenomenon-Based Learning series have released a new book geared toward elementary-age students. Using Physical Science Gadgets & Gizmos, Grades 3-5: Phenomenon-Based Learning is the…
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