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I’m looking out at a snowy scene today, but I’m thinking ahead to spring (although I hope I can get a few snowshoe walks in before then)....
By Mary Bigelow
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Looking at and counting birds, Friday–Monday, Feb 17–20, 2012
Please join in the 15th annual count!...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Student self-evaluation: How am I doing?
My middle school students frequently ask me “Is this right?” or “What should I do now?” How can I help them become more self-r...
By Mary Bigelow
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Involving families in early childhood science education
An elementary school PTA veteran observed to me, “If you want families to come to school, serve food or have their child take part in a performance....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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The digital textbooks have landed!
The launch of a formal, deliberate, across the board attempt to produce digital textbooks has arrived. Not just digital version of paper texts. Not ju...
By Martin Horejsi
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Chapters and Associated Groups: Know your corporate status!
I want to remind chapter and associated group leaders about the importance of a corporate status. This may be a no-brainer to some, but many organiz...
By Teshia Birts, CAE
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This month’s Leaders Letter provides several resources that list the top science stories of 2011—ranging from monthly highlights to high t...
By Christine Royce
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NSTA conference—your first one?
Are you attending the NSTA conference in Indianapolis this spring? At this point, you should be registering, making arrangements for ...
By Mary Bigelow
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Anticipating conference joy, 2012
I am so looking forward to the NSTA national conference in Indianapolis in March 2012! It’s not that I’m tired of my everyday life and teaching wo...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Our school is facing a budget crunch. Each department was asked for suggestions for cost-saving measures. Do you have any suggestions the science depa...
By Mary Bigelow
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Google's Online Science Fair winners
One year ago, this blog highlighted the unique opportunity of the Google’s Global Online Science Fair. Well, the fair was a success and the winners...
By Martin Horejsi
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When understanding science concepts becomes especially important
There is nothing like a family illness for making the point that it is important for the average person to have a basic understanding of science conce...
By Peggy Ashbrook