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Nonfiction Selections to Lead Your Students to Inquiry and Literacy

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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

Science of innovation: smart concrete

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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...

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Online PD courses

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Online PD courses

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

Russian Meteor Fertile Ground for High Tech Exploration…On Your Classroom Computer

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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

Science of innovation: electronic tattoo

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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 ...

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Birding and Engineering Makes for a Great Week

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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

Early childhood/Life science

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Early childhood/Life science

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

Now Trending: Science Evangelists

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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

Science of innovation: bionic limbs

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Science of innovation: bionic limbs

Look to the “Science of Innovation” video series from the team of NSTA, NBC Learn, and NSF to jump start your STEM efforts. These videos are sparked by innovative technologies issued patents by the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Use...

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iPad Simple Harmonic Motion with Household Parts

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iPad Simple Harmonic Motion with Household Parts

Simple harmonic motion is not only a foundational topic in physical science, but also a major player in many different fields from music to engineering to architecture, to sports. The iPad can be used to generate a real-time visual presentation of ha...

By Martin Horejsi

Science of innovation: 3D printing

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Science of innovation: 3D printing

Imagine! Invent! Improve! Inspire! The “Science of…” series is back with a new twist—innovation. The “Science of Innovation” series highlights innovative technologies patented by some of the leading scientists and engineers in their field...

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Earth and space

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Earth and space

As the editor notes this month, for many students, their experiences in elementary and middle school are the end of any formal classes in the earth sciences. In high schools, earth science is often an elective (if it’s in the schedule at all). But ...

By Mary Bigelow

Web 4.0: ready or not, here it is

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Web 4.0: ready or not, here it is

Experts say we are now in the Web 4.0 environment (where meaning can be created by the majority; web participation is a necessity; etc.). According to Yahoo! Finance, we’ll be able to purchase the first Web 4.0 tablet on or about March 15th. This i...

By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director

Warming Up for a Science Fair

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Warming Up for a Science Fair

Teachers, students, and parents who have participated in a science fair have different perspectives on the experience. Students may feel both excited and nervous as they choose their topics, develop the projects, and present their findings....

By Carole Hayward

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