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“Children are naturally fascinated by spiderwebs, and when they learn that these webs are clever traps made by small and skillful spiders that neve...
By Carole Hayward
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As a beginning science teacher, I have issues with time management. Some days a lesson I thought would take the entire class period doesn’t. Other a...
By Mary Bigelow
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NSTA Leader Shares NGSS Expertise at International Conference with Chinese Science Educators
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By Guest Blogger
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Update on No Child Left Behind Reauthorization
The hot parlor game recently among education advocates is whether the reauthorized version of No Child Left Behind will make it across the finish line...
By Jodi Peterson
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Ideas from NSTA's October K–12 journals
Each of the K-12 journals this month includes DCIs, SEPs, and CCs, Oh My! Understanding the Three Dimensions of the NGSS with in-depth descriptions of...
By Mary Bigelow
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My background is in engineering and now I’m teaching middle school general science. I’m comfortable with the topics in physical and earth ...
By Mary Bigelow
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Have a question about science teaching? #askNSTA
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By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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Gill Robertson shared her idea for using leaves as paint brushes....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Teaching Climate Change With Stories of Success
Science teachers often find teaching about climate change challenging; when they discuss the dire consequences of rising CO2, students have a propensi...
By Guest Blogger
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By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director
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3 Key Ingredients for Successful STEM Implementation: Trust, Collaboration, and Innovative Thinking
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By Guest Blogger
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#NSTA Social Scene: October 3, 2015
What are science teachers doing in social media this week? Here’s our top 10 favorites!...
By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director