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Students in most of my classes actively participate. But in one freshman class, students are engaged in labs, but they just stare at me during class discussions. I ask open-ended questions a lot and make an effort to get students involved. How can I ...
By Mary Bigelow
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When early childhood educators conference & talk about science education
The National Science Teachers Association’s annual conference brings educators from many places in the world together to build their science teaching skills, science content, reaffirm connections with colleagues and make new connections....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Enhanced E-books Student Editions, Part 3: Learn How to Order and Access Them
In our earlier posts, we shared the many topics available and how teachers are using the student editions. In this post, we’ll share how to order the student editions and how students, teachers, and administrators can access and use the e-books....
By Carole Hayward
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#NSTA17: The Importance of the Collaborative Community
This is an interesting and challenging time to be a science, engineering and/or STEM educator. Time, funding, support….all play into a complicated dance of priorities and resources. This is EXACTLY why the collaboration that happens at events like ...
By Korei Martin
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At Brookwood School in Manchester, Massachusetts, Rich Lehrer, the school’s innovation coordinator, discusses the phalanges of prosthetic hands. Photo by David Oxton...
By Debra Shapiro
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The Early Childhood STEM Institute
Guest blogger Cindy Hoisington is a Senior Curriculum/Instructional Design Associate with Education Development Center. Hoisington believes that authentic, cognitively challenging science experiences can be transformative for young children....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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This week in education news, climate change skeptic group seeks to influence 200,000 teachers; some California schools are trading the blacktop for greentop; New Mexico schools continue to teach outdated science while new standards sit on the shelf;...
By Kate Falk
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STEM Sims: The Multicolored Dice
STEM Sims: The Multicolored Dice Introduction...
By Edwin P. Christmann
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Only at NSTA's LA National Conference
I think one of the hardest things about attending the NSTA National Conference is know just where to be—attending one of the numerous presentations, taking part in a field trip, checking out the exhibit hall, joining a networking event....
By Lynn Petrinjak
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California Dreaming… #NSTA17 Is Finally Here!
I arrived in the City of Angels Wednesday afternoon to find a whole lot of equally enthusiastic #NSTA17 conference attendees. This is a HUGE deal, and we have a huge number of choices. I’m focusing on the engineering end of the spectrum—as a...
By Guest Blogger
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Enhanced E-books Student Editions, Part 2: What Teachers Have to Say About Them
NSTA recently launched e-Books+ Student Editions. In Part 1, we provided information on what the student editions include and the full range of topics available. In this post, we’ll share what teachers have to say about the new student editions and...
By Carole Hayward
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I’m preparing to be a chemistry teacher. In addition to chemistry and teacher prep classes, what else should I study to become an effective teacher? More math or physics? —T., Colorado...
By Mary Bigelow
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New NAP Publication Helps Teachers Assess 3-Dimensional Learning in the Classroom
Seeing Students Learn Science...
By Cindy Workosky
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The @STEMninjaneer Guide to #NSTA17 Los Angeles
This week I’m headed to the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in LA, where I’ll be blogging and tweeting about all things engineering and STEM! As an engineering educator, I am keenly interested in helping to prepare our ...
By Guest Blogger