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Web Seminar
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
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
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
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
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....
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?...
Book Chapter
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...
Book Chapter
In this activity, students will determine whether the shape of a water molecule is linear or bent...
Book Chapter
In this activity, students will use homemade pH paper to test a number of chemicals around the house....
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...
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 ...
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...