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Tools and resources for science teachers
As I browse through tweets and Facebook pages, I sometimes feel overwhelmed at the wealth of resources that are available for teaching STEM topics! I&...
By Mary Bigelow
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Reading some standards for early childhood science teaching
The non-profit Minnesota coalition SciMathMN, published A Guide for Parents: “What Should I Look for in the Science Program in My Child’s Scho...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Gallery walks for middle school
I participated in a “gallery walk” during a session at an NSTA conference. Would this be appropriate for middle school students? —Carol...
By Mary Bigelow
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In addition to sentences and paragraphs, the typical science textbook includes diagrams, photographs, flowcharts, graphs, maps, tables, and sidebars. ...
By Mary Bigelow
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Your favorite professional development opportunity
This month’s topic for Continuing the Conversation focuses on discussing your favorite professional development opportunity that you participate...
By Christine Royce
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Science-and-early childhood, at the NAEYC 2012 annual conference
Did I meet you at the NAEYC 2012 conference in Atlanta this month? I met many early childhood educators who are interested in some of the same questio...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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“Why do we have to learn this?” I’m sure we’ve all heard this in our classes, and most students aren’t satisfied by answ...
By Mary Bigelow
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Promote and participate in early childhood science inquiry professional development
Share Your Expertise: Be Part of the National Conversation on STEM! Don’t miss a chance to participate in the NSTA 2013 STEM Forum & Expo, i...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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In my sixth grade science class, I try to involve the students in fun activities. But they don’t take them seriously unless I require something ...
By Mary Bigelow
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It’s easy to find activities in science, especially with the Internet. But integrating content and activities/investigations in a planned and pu...
By Mary Bigelow
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I am new to NSTA and having difficulty finding activities/lesson plans on the website for my middle school classes. Right now, I’m looking for i...
By Mary Bigelow
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I’ve been following a discussion on another organization’s website on the topic: What is the number one thing students think they need to ...
By Mary Bigelow
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Resource: Helping children rebound after a natural disaster
NOAA’s GOES-13 satellite image of Hurricane Sandy, October 29 at 9:10am EDT, NASA GOES Project...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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In this month’s Leaders Letter, the topic for the building content area focused on the recent record setting sky (or should we say space) jump c...
By Christine Royce