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I like to provide activities that help students learn science vocabulary, but at a recent department meeting we discussed the value (if any) of word games and puzzles. Do you have any insights or research on the topic? –W., New York...
By Mary Bigelow
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Tailoring professional development to the needs of a small group
I sometimes wish I could have another hour or more with a presenter of a session at a conference or other professional development program. I want to more-fully explore the ideas presented or a question the discussion raised in my mind. I was able to...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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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 never had a single lesson, these structures become even more remarkable. My wish is that after reading t...
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 activities take longer than I planned. How do teachers handle this? —D., Vermont...
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 this fall amid the turmoil in Congress and the unexpected departure of Education Secretary Arne Dun...
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 what the Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Cross-cutting concepts mea...
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 science, but I’m a little shaky on the life science topics, including cells, genetics, and evo...
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