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Talking about science education
It’s been a busy morning at the national conference. Although the exhibit hall didn’t open until 10 a.m., many sessions started much earlier. I had to chance to talk to some attendees between sessions and it sounds like everyone is looking fo...
By Lynn Petrinjak
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I just had the honor of being a guest at the NSELA breakfast—a star-studded event if I ever saw one in the science education community!...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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I’m finding it hard to believe that it was 25 years ago that I attended my first NSTA conference—here in San Francisco. I remember going home with lots of new ideas to improve my teaching, a ton of materials (no charge for checked bags th...
By Mary Bigelow
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Should science be taught in a Spanish immersion class?
You never know who you might meet in the airport. Another NSTA staffer and I were waiting for our flight at Dulles and discussing our plans to put our soon-to-be kindergartners in a Spanish immersion program. A woman in a nearby seat piped up that sh...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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Here’s a question for you, to help me understand the way science activities and science inquiry are developed in early childhood classrooms....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Only one day to go until the national conference opens in San Francisco. On my way out I overheard some folks talking, apparently on their way to San Francisco for the conference. They were discussing what topics the conference needs more of, with ...
By Lynn Petrinjak
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I know I should incorporate more writing into my science classes, but I have several concerns. What kinds of writing would be appropriate, other than lab reports? How do I find the time to evaluate student writing (I meet 150 students per day)? ̵...
By Mary Bigelow
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Chemistry Now, week 7: cheeseburger chemistry, the bun
What makes the simple hamburger bun the perfect stage for a juicy hamburger? An airy lightness? The sweet earthy taste and smell of yeasty dough? A hint of shiny brown sugars carmelized onto the surface of the bread in the baking or toasting proces...
By admin
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Recording observations and collecting data about birds
Birds are wild animals that children are quite likely to see and recognize. They live in the city and in the country and in between, all over the world....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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20th century skills for the 22nd century and beyond!
“To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.” —Chinese Proverb...
By Martin Horejsi
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With the conference being two weeks away, I’ll review some suggestions for first-timers. At this point, you should be registered, have arrangements for lodging and transportation, and have your lesson plans ready for the substitute....
By Mary Bigelow
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I started my first full-time teaching position this semester—high school biology. According to the students, they did not do many labs last semester. I’m eager to do inquiry activities with my students, and obviously I want to do so safel...
By Mary Bigelow