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Supportive communities for teaching science in the early childhood years
There are times when educators miss opportunities to support young children’s interest in exploring and learning about natural phenomena. We might...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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NSTA’s 75th: A Beginning and Future Forged with a Need for Science Education
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By Korei Martin
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This student is too loud. This student is too quiet. This student is…
I have a few students who chatter excessively and need advice on methods that have worked to quiet the disruption. I also need to involve students who...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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When you have a moment to plan for teaching in January, reach for the 2018 November/December issue of Science and Children for inspiration....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Light, shadow, and literacy: Stories inspired by shadow play
Materials thoughtfully provided or set up by teachers often inspires children’s open exploration of a phenomenon. Much learning happens during this ...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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There are many safety hazards associated with the use of hand and power tools, and teachers and students should be trained to recognize them and under...
By Kenneth Roy
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I understand that confidence comes with experience, but I was wondering if you have any tricks or tips that helped you become more confident as a teac...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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NSTA’s Discussion Forums and List Server groups often have questions from teachers looking for lesson ideas. Whether they are student teachers o...
By Mary Bigelow
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Understanding the Intermingling of Engineering and Life Sciences (and How Best to Teach It)
For engineers to design and make the systems and devices all of us depend on in our daily lives, they need scientific and mathematical knowledge. Simu...
By Carole Hayward
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Investigation and Design: Aligning Secondary Science to What is Best
Take a look at this short video from my high school chemistry class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNHmVEJLAvI&feature=youtu.be...
By Kate Falk
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Engineering in early childhood
In early childhood settings both educators and young children solve problems using available materials and an engineering design process. The process ...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Tackling Misconceptions and Personal Beliefs
How do you overcome misconceptions that many students will have coming into your classrooms? What is the best way to handle and approach situations ...
By Gabe Kraljevic