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Preparing the classroom and school grounds for science exploration
As we set up our classrooms and examine the school grounds we can make space for science exploration by putting out some simple tools and seeking advi...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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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?...
By Mary Bigelow
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New element for the Periodic Table
Just when we finally got our heads around the idea that Pluto is no longer considered a true planet, now we have evidence of another element to add to...
By Mary Bigelow
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Science of Golf: water conservation
If you’ve ever flown into a city of any size, you know you can spot a golf course a mile away. The well-manicured fairways, even when snaking around...
By admin
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Over the summer, I’ve been catching up on articles in NSTA’s Journal of College Science Teaching. One feature I appreciated in the J...
By Mary Bigelow
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I need some ideas for what to do when students miss a lab. I’ve tried having them do the activity before or after school when they return, but t...
By Mary Bigelow
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Today, SXSW (South by Southwest) is launching their PanelPicker voting for the fourth annual SXSWedu taking place March 3-6, 2014 in Austin, TX....
By Bill Badders
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What Are Very Young Students' Ideas About Science? Page Keeley Can Help You Find Out
When I wrote about ...
By Carole Hayward
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Ask a question of authors of Spotlight on Young Children: Exploring Science
The National Association for the Education of Young Children published a collection of articles that focus on early childhood science education....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Updating traditional investigations
As a middle school life science teacher, I wanted students to learn about the living things in the habitats of our own community. One of the investiga...
By Mary Bigelow
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Wondering "Why?" with NSTA Kids
“Why are there so many different kinds of rocks?” “Why can’t you see the wind?” “Why does it rain?” “W...
By Carole Hayward
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Apply to the New Science Teacher Academy: Don't Miss Your Chance!
The August 26 deadline for applying to the NSTA New Science Teacher Academy is almost here, but there’s still time. To highlight the benefits of...
By Carole Hayward
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Discovering Science: teaching science and sequencing (seeds, grades K-1)
They put down roots and then sprout shoots! Seeds—they are little packages that bring new plants to life. As children discover the steps in a seed&#...
By admin
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Helping students learn the language of science
Science students at all grade levels often struggle with the vocabulary. It’s as if we’re all SLLs—Science Language Learners. Textbooks ...
By Mary Bigelow