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Cycles and interactions

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Cycles and interactions

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By Mary Bigelow

President Obama invites you to the USA Science and Engineering Festival

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President Obama invites you to the USA Science and Engineering Festival

The big event takes place on the National Mall and around the country this weekend. Here’s your personal invitation: [youtube]http://www.youtube...

By NSTA Web Director

Science fairs and alternatives

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Science fairs and alternatives

I have my eighth-grade honors physical science classes do traditional science fair projects (trifold board display with research essay and lab report)...

By Mary Bigelow

Francis's blog on all things science education

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Francis's blog on all things science education

NSTA Executive Director Francis Eberle...

By Francis Eberle

Join in forming a Science Interest Forum for early childhood educators

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Join in forming a Science Interest Forum for early childhood educators

Dear early childhood educators and researchers, We’re writing to invite you to join us in applying to NAEYC to form an Early Childhood Science Inter...

By Peggy Ashbrook

President Obama recognizes NSTA student competition winners

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President Obama recognizes NSTA student competition winners

Photo by Francis Eberle...

By NSTA Web Director

Process skills

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Process skills

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By Mary Bigelow

Piloting new materials

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Piloting new materials

I’ve been approached by a university science department to “pilot” some instructional materials being developed.  I’ve never ...

By Mary Bigelow

Observing closely—bubbles!

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Observing closely—bubbles!

Bubble blowing is a favorite activity of young children. Two-year-olds, who often have difficulty blowing a stream of air, may have more success by wa...

By Peggy Ashbrook

Developing Visual Literacy in Science, K–8

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Developing Visual Literacy in Science, K–8

Students today encounter a flood of images and content from print and online sources....

By Claire Reinburg

New web tools and technology

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New web tools and technology

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By Mary Bigelow

USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo for all ages

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USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo for all ages

I’m looking forward to the USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall on October 23 and 24 from 10am to 5:3...

By Peggy Ashbrook

Educated observations

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Educated observations

I’m a new teacher, and my principal informed me she’s going to do a formal “observation.” She’s been in and out of my la...

By Mary Bigelow

Action research

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Action research

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By Mary Bigelow

Experience being outdoors in nature—how much do we need?

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Experience being outdoors in nature—how much do we need?

Children delight in seeing hidden animals....

By Peggy Ashbrook

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