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Science learning in six domains
In the March issue of NSTA Reports, Dr. Robert Yager shares his perspective on the six domains for teaching and assessing science learning in the Educated Opinions column. “A View of the Importance of Six Domains for Teaching and Assessing Sc...
By Lynn Petrinjak
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STEM: Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
I wonder how teachers include the “E” in this acronym when designing or selecting class activities. And yet, the play that children do can be the foundation for future interest in engineering....
By Mary Bigelow
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Gardening begins, inch by inch
A sprouting bean plant constructed on a felt board....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Tweets, treats, and the tricks of Web 2.0
Flickr photo from www.flickr.com/photos/rattler97...
By Debra Shapiro
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Recent activity on NSTA's various online outposts
Tweet-up in Philadelphia! Join your fellow Listserv users, Facebookers, Tweeters, and LinkedIn’ers, and online Community users on Wednesday evening at the Brew Pub adjacent to Reading Terminal, 1150 Filbert St., for a (at your own expense) face...
By Howard Wahlberg
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My next-door neighbor is a lovely young woman, currently at the top of her junior class and gathering information on colleges. She’s interested in studying chemistry/chemical engineering (hooray!). I was reflecting on the opportunities she has ...
By Mary Bigelow
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An offer you can't refuse
The conference blog has reported on some interesting topics/conference events and sights to see in Philadelphia, but you’re disappointed that you won’t be able to attend this year—the economy, schedule conflicts, time constraints, e...
By Mary Bigelow
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Thanks to everyone who posted a comment and e-mailed me directly. Boosting meeting attendance seems to be on everyone’s mind. While there is usually no one “quick fix,” here are some ideas to think about:...
By Howard Wahlberg
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Did you know that nearly every NSTA Press book has a free sample chapter you can download from the Science Store? To make it easier for science teachers to locate these resources, we’ve created a new page listing the freebie chapters that include...
By Claire Reinburg
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Recording in a journal—video clips model using a science journal
Not having any “kids” at home these days, I have to make a special effort to learn about the programs my preschool students are watching on television. I like to know the opening songs so I can impress the children! After spending some time on th...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Latest from NSTA's online outposts
Recent Activity on NSTA’s various online outposts On our listservs, there are great conversations about moldy cats (yes, that’s right, moldy cats) on our Biology list, engineering and Newton’s laws on our General Science list, class s...
By Howard Wahlberg
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Exemplary science program monograph series
The seventh ESP monograph, now in final stages of editing, should be available for the three NSTA fall area conferences. This series from NSTA Press has focused on meeting the reforms central to the National Scienc...
By Debra Shapiro
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I’ve been teaching middle school science for 15 years, and I love my job. But I’m wondering what other opportunities there might be for sharing and expanding my experiences and knowledge. I don’t think I want to be an administrator, but...
By Mary Bigelow
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Welcome to the Chapter and Associated Groups (CAG) Blog! Let me start by introducing myself. I’m Anne O’Donnell, CAE. I have been in association management for almost 20 years serving a wide variety of associations and professions. I am p...
By Howard Wahlberg