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Shadow formation and natural or electric light
At mid-December the children’s morning shadows are recognizably long. Over time, through repeated observations made formally or just in casual comme...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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The Paris Agreement: What Do Science Teachers Need to Know for Class on Monday?
The Paris Climate agreement is top news this weekend. Here are a few resources teachers can share with their students on Monday. Share this tweet See...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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My principal tells me I have “leadership potential.” I’ve been teaching Earth science for 11 years. I like my students and I feel confident with...
By Mary Bigelow
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Senate Passes ESSA, President Obama to Sign Bill into Law Tomorrow, Dec. 10
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By Jodi Peterson
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House Passes New Education Law, Senate Action Expected Week of Dec. 7
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By Jodi Peterson
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17 Things You'd Only Hear if You Were at #NSTA15 in Kansas City Last Week
They come to conferences for intensive professional learning, nationally renowned speakers, and exhibit hall swag… but what science teachers rea...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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House of Reps Set to Vote on NCLB Bill Today: Updated December 3, 2015
December 3, 2015 Update The House of Representatives voted 369 to 64 late on Wednesday, December 2, to approve the Every Student Succeeds Act, the fed...
By Jodi Peterson
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Connecting more with science education
My happy place is the at intersection of the worlds of science education and early childhood education so I was delighted by the large number of sessi...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Science & Engineering Sessions at NAEYC 2015
Science inquiry, engineering design, research-based practices, the NSTA position statement on Early Childhood Science Education, and the Next Generati...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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My mentor and I are discussing if we should grade science notebooks, lab reports, and assessments for correct usage, punctuation, and spelling. Or sho...
By Mary Bigelow
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Science for preschool children
I’m taking a job with a preschool program. I’m concerned about how to incorporate science lessons with children who have had no experience with sc...
By Mary Bigelow
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NCLB Reauthorization Moves Forward; New Ed Law Possible by Christmas
No Child Left Behind is closer to becoming history....
By Jodi Peterson