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Who Doesn't Like a Good Argument?
Research indicates that many students do not develop proficiency in scientific practices, such as argumentation....
By Carole Hayward
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Science teacher "wish list"
I’m newly credentialed as a principal and looking for a position at a middle school. I’m currently an English teacher, so I’m not familiar with the needs of other subject areas. What should I expect to see on a science teacher’s &...
By Mary Bigelow
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Planning to teach about life cycles?
There is something about the changes in the natural world due to seasonal changes in spring time that inspire us to talk about baby plants, baby birds, and baby anything....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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As an NSTA member, you subscribe to one or more journals in print/digital format. But you also have access to articles in the other journals....
By Mary Bigelow
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Reading With NSTA Kids: New Series of Children's Picture Books
When my children were very young, we really enjoyed our weekly trek to the public library for story time and checking out books. We would stagger out balancing stacks of what we called “fact books”. You name the subject, we checked out tr...
By Carole Hayward
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Science, engineering, and technology
To illustrate the interconnectedness of science and engineering, the editor’s note this month is a crossword puzzle. I think I need to review the K-12 Framework in more detail to solve it. Or else I can see this connectedness through the featur...
By Mary Bigelow
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Nonfiction Selections to Lead Your Students to Inquiry and Literacy
As elementary teachers continue to struggle to find time to teach science to their students in an already crowded schedule, particularly as the emphasis on literacy has actually reduced the amount of time designated for science study, authors Jessica...
By Carole Hayward
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Science of innovation: smart concrete
Scientists and engineers don’t necessarily start out to innovate, but unexpected things happen! This installment of the “Science of Innovation” video series describes how Dr. Deborah Chung, an expert in composite materials and structural scienc...
By admin
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I’m looking for professional development (PD) opportunities. I have a master’s degree, but as part of my PD plan, I’d like to earn additional graduate credits. In my current situation, commuting in the evenings or on weekends to a u...
By Mary Bigelow
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Russian Meteor Fertile Ground for High Tech Exploration…On Your Classroom Computer
The fall of what is unofficially named the Chelyabinsk Meteor (soon to be meteorite) has produced a staggering number of videos. Whether police dashboard camera, cell phone, ATM camera, traffic camera, parking lot, or just one of hundreds of securit...
By Martin Horejsi
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Science of innovation: electronic tattoo
As we approach President’s Day, which comes on the heels of Abraham Lincoln’s actual birthday, thoughts turn to … patents. Yes, patents! Those of us on the development team for the Science of Innovation video series were certainly surprised to ...
By admin
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Birding and Engineering Makes for a Great Week
Two worthy programs to participate in this year or mark on your calendar for next year. Great Outdoor Bird Count ...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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In my volunteer work at a nature center, I get to see young children as they explore the natural world. They seem to have an intense interest in the animals and plants around them. This issue has several ideas to capitalize on this interest with rele...
By Mary Bigelow
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Science by Design: Construct a Boat, Catapult, Glove, and Greenhouse
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By Carole Hayward
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Now Trending: Science Evangelists
YouTube guru Paul Andersen and NSTA’s Teshia Birts (Chapter Relations)...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director