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Statistics for younger students
Our math department wants students in all subjects and grade levels to do more with statistics and graphing. I do graphing with my students in element...
By Mary Bigelow
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We Are Not Forgotten: How One Teacher's Dedication Brought Rewards for Many
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By Guest Blogger
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The morning of December 7, 1941, Stuart Hedley wakes early to meet his girlfriend for a picnic near Pearl Harbor. As we all know, the picnic never too...
By Judy Elgin Jensen
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Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers in Middle School
Reading can be fun. For science-loving kids, using science-based texts can be an exciting way to increase understanding of concepts. A new NSTA Press ...
By Carole Hayward
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REcharge Labs: Solar Cork Boat Kit
REcharge Labs: Solar Cork Boat Kit Introduction...
By Edwin P. Christmann
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The Texas Instruments TI-Innovator Hub: A Magic Box to Code
The TI-Innovator Hub is essentially a micro controller system offering plug-and-play interaction with some TI graphing calculators. Using a coding lan...
By Martin Horejsi
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#NSTA16 Columbus: Prizes for Everyone
Science teachers from all over the world came to #NSTA16 Columbus to become a champion of science! They heard from amazing speakers like science evang...
By Korei Martin
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Help Us Name NSTA’s New NGSS Newsletter
Science teachers, you’ve spoken up about your Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) implementation needs, and NSTA has listened. Thanks to the in...
By Cindy Workosky
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Trump’s Pick for Education Secretary and Changes on Capitol Hill
As widely reported, President-elect Trump has nominated Betsy DeVos to be the next U.S. Secretary of Education. DeVos, 58, chaired the American Federa...
By Kate Falk
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Take 20 Percent Off the Top 20 NSTA Press Titles for 20 Days
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By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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The seasonal decline in the amount of direct sunlight in North America is bringing an end to my garden growing season. The leaves of deciduous trees ...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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I have a degree in biology and teach high school. Although I love teaching at this level, I miss doing real scientific work myself. Any suggestions on...
By Mary Bigelow
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Four New Books for Young Scientists
Studies show that science is students’ favorite subject when they enter school for the first time. Why? Kids are curious and creative. They love ask...
By Carole Hayward