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Challenging Perceptions in the STEM Classroom
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....
By Becky Stewart
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First-Timer Tips for #NSTA15 Chicago
Are you attending the 2015 NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Chicago March 12–15?...
By Mary Bigelow
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Take 10% off all #NSTA Kids Books thru 2/23/15
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....
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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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...
By Mary Bigelow
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Learn About Argumentation With NSTA Press Author Victor Sampson
Join NSTA Press author Victor Sampson in Orlando for workshops about scientific argumentation. ...
By Wendy Rubin, Managing Editor, NSTA Press
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Celebrate International Book Giving Day with NSTA, the Home of Science Literacy
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’s the day about?...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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Heat and energy: what can young children understand?
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, hopefully with some sunshine rad...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Senate Leaders to Start Over on No Child Left Behind
Last week the Washington Post ...
By Jodi Peterson
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Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos in Elementary Grades
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 latest book by Matthew Bobrowsky, Mi...
By Carole Hayward
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I am thinking of switching careers to become a secondary science teacher (I currently work for an environmental agency). Before I decide, what should I consider? —S., Connecticut...
By Mary Bigelow
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NSTA’s K–12 Science Education Journals: February 2015 Issues Online
Energy and Matter; Science and Language Arts; and Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information—these are the themes of the February 2015 journal articles from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)....
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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It’s a Great Time for the Latest Next Time You See Books
Emily Morgan, popular NSTA Press co-author of the Picture-Perfect Science Lessons series, has recently added three new books to the Next Time You See series: Next Time You See a Maple Seed, Next Time You See the Moon, and Next Time You See ...
By Carole Hayward
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If you’ve been to Chicago, you know it’s an ideal place to focus on design and architecture....
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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This March, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) will feature a special strand “Teaching Every Child by Embracing Diversity” at our ...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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Finding books about systems in cold weather
In cold weather children’s systems of clothing for comfort may become more complicated with added parts of boots, leg warmers, mittens, scarves, hats and coats with multiple fastenings. Reading a book aloud during the time it takes children to get...
By Peggy Ashbrook