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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
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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
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Francis's blog on all things science education
NSTA Executive Director Francis Eberle...
By Francis Eberle
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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
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President Obama recognizes NSTA student competition winners
Photo by Francis Eberle...
By NSTA Web Director
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I’ve been approached by a university science department to “pilot” some instructional materials being developed. I’ve never ...
By Mary Bigelow
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Experience being outdoors in nature—how much do we need?
Children delight in seeing hidden animals....
By Peggy Ashbrook