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What’s New for May on NSTA’s various online outposts Many of you are wanting to download the resources from the conference in Philadelphia...
By Howard Wahlberg
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The value of resources and peers in the learning process
Recently, I was searching NSTA’s archives for membership quotes. Resources was a prominent theme; “thanks for the resources”, “I didn’t kn...
By Howard Wahlberg
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Finding the right book for science teaching
There are quite a few science topics included in the books on the Association for Library Service to Children’s Young Readers list of 2010 Nota...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Ontario ExploraVision winners honored
More than 30 student teams from across Ontario were honored at a reception in April. The teams received honorable mention awards in the 2010 Toshib...
By Lynn Petrinjak
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The Frugal Science Teacher, 6–9: Strategies and Activities
School budget challenges coupled with the general state of the national economy has resulted in the need for teachers to not only be prudent but also ...
By Amy America
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Jean May-Brett of the Louisiana Department of Education has passed on several websites that teachers may find useful in discussing the Deepwater Horiz...
By NSTA Web Director
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Once Upon a Life Science Book: 12 Interdisciplinary Activities to Create Confident Readers
As the great Dr. Seuss once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know....
By Amy America
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Clickers in the science classroom
We are applying for a grant to upgrade the technology in our science department, and we’re thinking of buying “clickers.” Do you have any ad...
By Mary Bigelow
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Maple tree seed toss makes a good gross motor activity
The seeds of maple trees are shaped like single wings and rotate around the heavy seed end when tossed into the air....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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When young children use magnifiers
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By Peggy Ashbrook
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I’ve been teaching biology for the past three years. Next year, based on student interest, the science department wants to add a biology electiv...
By Mary Bigelow
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This semester, a group of students from a nearby college are participating in a study abroad program in the UK. Last week they set out to learn more a...
By Mary Bigelow
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We’re pleased to announce a new resource for science teachers: NSTA’s Book Beat, a monthly e-newsletter designed to quickly connect you with lesso...
By Claire Reinburg