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As a SciLinks webwatcher, I spend time every week looking for and reviewing websites on a variety of science topics. I recently came across several biology videos on the Education Portal website....
By Mary Bigelow
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Are you looking for a way to encourage students to pursue topics of interest? To go beyond the information in a textbook? To take advantage of online resources and the electronic devices that are becoming more common in classrooms? To give students a...
By Mary Bigelow
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Everyone talks about the Sputnik Moment, when the nation realized we had to focus on science to remain competitive. But I was more inspired by people closer to Earth. A recent Facebook post wishing Jacques Cousteau a happy (posthumous) birthday got s...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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At the NSTA conference this spring, I stopped by the booth sponsored by the Royal Society of Chemistry....
By Mary Bigelow
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On behalf of the staff of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the many dedicated members of our leadership team, I would like to welcome and thank the following members of our Board, Council, Standing Committees, Advisory Boards, and...
By Bill Badders
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At the end of the school year…
My mentee just finished his first year as an elementary teacher. I’d like to give him some suggestions for how to reflect on his experiences and plan for next year. –—Cindy, Coral Springs, Florida A beginning science teacher had a simi...
By Mary Bigelow
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Accessing nature for lifelong learning
During my volunteer stint at a nearby nature center, which is part of a public park, I observed the people coming in and out. Many of them were focused on using the restroom, but many others did take time to look at the exhibits or ask questions of t...
By Mary Bigelow
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East coast periodic cicadas—prepare children to comfortably view these interesting insects
When I’m introducing young children to a small live animal, such as a worm or a beetle, I may first offer them a chance to use a magnifier to look at a photograph of the animal, up close....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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From reading various tweets and blogs, I often find interesting projects and applications. Some are definitely related to science and math, while others have more of a tangential application. I recently found one of the latter (and it’s pretty ...
By Mary Bigelow
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Searching for evidence of animals using plants for food or shelter
What can tell us if an animal is using a plant for food or for a place to rest or live? What will we see if a caterpillar has been eating a leaf a bird has been roosting on a tree branch? These questions were posed to kindergarten and first grade c...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Interacting with NSTA colleagues
I am the only science teacher at my school and I do not have anyone to ask for help. How can I post a question to all the members of NSTA? (I became a NSTA member in September.) I see there are forums and [e-mail] lists, but I do not know how to ...
By Mary Bigelow
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Diagnosis for Classroom Success: Making Anatomy and Physiology Come Alive
I was intrigued with the concept of Diagnosis for Classroom Success as soon as I heard about it....
By Carole Hayward
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Thank You to NSTA's Outgoing Board, Council, Committee, Advisory Board, and Panel Members
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 whose terms of appointment end on ...
By Karen Ostlund
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Science of Innovation: anti-counterfeiting devices
Knockoffs. You can buy them anywhere—from a street vendor, a flea market, or the local discount shop. But what if you’ve decided to pay more for the “real thing”? How can you be sure you’re getting the handbag, shoes, device, or even medica...
By admin
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In addition to NSTA publications, I read many others related to science and education, both in print and online. I usually scan the pages and images, focusing on articles of interest. However, the May 2013 issue of Smithsonian was so compelling, I ha...
By Mary Bigelow