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By Korei Martin
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8 sessions during #NSTA16 for Teaching in this Technology Driven World
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By Korei Martin
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Vernier Go! Link: Hand Dynamometer
/sites/default/files/blog/2016/08/GoLink_USB_Interface_Overview-2.mp4 Vernier’s Go!...
By Edwin P. Christmann
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I want to study my middle school students’ perceptions of what and how they are learning in science. Do you have any suggestions other than a traditional survey? —R., Ohio...
By Mary Bigelow
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The TOMODACHI Academy: Friendship Beyond Borders
How can two countries with vast cultural differences maintain a relationship in which they can share ideas on how to improve their educational system and focus on STEM literacy? That is the goal of a partnership between the United States and Japan—...
By Guest Blogger
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The Vernier LabQuest Stream: The Absolute Hub of Discovery
“Stream” Nouns are useful, but verbs are educational. So when Vernier released their LabQuest Stream sensor interface into the wild, the familiar grey box quickly proved to be much more than just a powerful and innovative radio station ...
By Martin Horejsi
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The Power of Children’s Ideas: Thoughts about Science Learning and Teaching in the Early Years
Guest post by Cindy Hoisington, with thanks to Karen Worth and other dear colleagues for their inspiration...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Recess: Outdoors and sometimes indoors
When the children and I leave the school building for playground time or recess, I feel a sense of relaxation and heightened awareness. We can see farther and the input from the surrounding environment to our senses changes every minute as the wind b...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Preventing Overcrowding in K–12 Science Labs
Of all the safety concerns expressed by science teachers, class size is high on the list. Thus, occupancy loads in science laboratories should be restricted to create and maintain a safer learning environment....
By Kenneth Roy
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NSTA Back-to-School Science Resources For Parents
Keshia Gardner via Today.com...
By Cindy Workosky
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Engineering activities for students
If you’re concerned about how to teach engineering concepts in a K-12 environment, here are two resources that may be helpful....
By Mary Bigelow
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I meet with more than 100 students per day in my Earth science classes. As a relatively new teacher, I need suggestions on how to get to know them better including learning their names and interests in a timely manner. – L., Connecticut...
By Mary Bigelow
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Tips for the First Days of School...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director