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Web Seminar: Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Teaching Award, October 29, 2019

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Teaching Award, October 29, 2019

Join us on Tuesday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm ET to learn how you can win $10,000 for your outstanding work as a science educator. The presenter will discuss the application process for the 2019–2020 academic year, share insight into com...

Web Seminar: Leaders for Science Education: Preparing an Application for the NSTA Board and Council, September 17, 2019

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Leaders for Science Education: Preparing an Application for the NSTA Board and Council, September 17, 2019

Join us on Tuesday, September 17, 2018, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm ET to learn all about the application process for the NSTA Board and Council.  NSTA relies on its membership of dedicated science educators to serve in leadership positions and help ad...

Web Seminar: Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Lab Challenge, November 21, 2019

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Lab Challenge, November 21, 2019

Join us on Thursday, November 21, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm ET to learn how you can win a $20,000 lab makeover for your school. The presenter will discuss the application process for 2019-20, share insight into completing your application, and provid...

Web Seminar: Developing a Competitive Teacher Award Application, November 6, 2019

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Developing a Competitive Teacher Award Application, November 6, 2019

Join us on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm ET, to learn how you can win up to $10,000 for your outstanding work as a science educator. The presenter will discuss the application process for 2019–20 academic year, share insight...

Web Seminar: NSTA Science Update: Professional Learning Opportunities at NSTA, August 27, 2019

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: NSTA Science Update: Professional Learning Opportunities at NSTA, August 27, 2019

Join us on Tuesday, August 27, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm Eastern time and learn about upcoming onsite/online professional learning opportunities available via NSTA....

Online Courses: AMNH Seminars on Science: The Ocean System

Workshop

Online Courses: AMNH Seminars on Science: The Ocean System

Integrated Science How does the ocean system shape the planet, regulate climate, and support life?...

Where Did the Puddles Go?

Book Chapter

Where Did the Puddles Go?

Some students may not believe that it is possible for a puddle that appears larger to evaporate more quickly than one that seems smaller. The story in this chapter has to do with evaporation. The authors explore the major factors that lead to how qui...

Molecular Shape

Book Chapter

Molecular Shape

In this activity, students will determine whether the shape of a water molecule is linear or bent...

pH paper Lab

Book Chapter

pH paper Lab

In this activity, students will use homemade pH paper to test a number of chemicals around the house....

New Models of Leadership and Collaboration to Improve Science Education: The Role of Business

Book Chapter

New Models of Leadership and Collaboration to Improve Science Education: The Role of Business

This chapter provides a brief overview of traditional business involvement in education improvement and then explores new models of involvement by business leaders in improve student outcomes in science education. These new efforts examined by the au...

How Far to the Star? The Parallax Effect

Book Chapter

How Far to the Star? The Parallax Effect

In this activity, students conduct two experiments with parallax by viewing a pencil against a backdrop marked with equally spaced lines. In the first experiment, students note the shift in the apparent position of the pencil by viewing it with each ...

Multigenre Lab Reports: Connecting Literacy and Science

Book Chapter

Multigenre Lab Reports: Connecting Literacy and Science

The development of communication skills is a key component in any science program but most students don't see the connection between science and writing. Connect literacy and science by using this hands-on activity that is a fun alternative to tradit...

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