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Virtual Conference
Archive: English Learners in STEM Subjects, May 4, 2019
English learners (ELs) bring a wealth of ideas, perspectives, and solutions to STEM education. However, according to a report from the National Academ...
eBook
Understanding Climate Change, Grades 7–12 (e-book)
Get help teaching one of the hottest topics in science with Understanding Climate Change, Grades 7–12. This nine-session module is written to be pra...
Journal
Connected Science Learning April-June 2019
Volume 1, Issue 10 Serving Youth With Special Needs ...
Journal Article
In this discussion, Field Editor Beth Murphy, NSTA Executive Director David Evans, and ASTC President and CEO Cristin Dorgelo discuss the origins of...
By Beth Murphy, David L. Evans, and Cristin Dorgelo
Journal Article
“It was a perfect day. I was impressed with the students’ curiosity, questions, and seriousness about volcanic rocks and how engaged and focused t...
By Cristina Trowbridge
Journal Article
Students with special needs traditionally have fewer opportunities to engage in hands-on learning during science class (Melber and Brown 2008). The ...
By Brent Gilles, Tim Hawig, Ashley Sutton, and Stacey Britton
Journal Article
Bold innovations in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Brilliant hacks for the digital divide. Breakthroughs in maternal health care to redu...
By Linda Kekelis
NSTA Press Book
Discovery Engineering in Physical Science: Case Studies for Grades 6–12
Who knew that gecko feet inspired scientists to develop a stickier adhesive or that cockleburs in dog fur led to the invention of Velcro? Discovery En...
By M. Gail Jones, Elysa Corin, Megan Ennes, Emily Cayton, Gina Childers
Book Chapter
This case study deals with how advancements in science and engineering are often unexpected yet lead to valuable applications. In this lesson, student...
Book Chapter
Harnessing the Color of Nature
In this lesson, students explore how certain organisms, including some plant and animal species, display beautiful iridescent colors when light intera...
Book Chapter
This case study features a summary of the history of artificial dye. In this lesson, students learn how artificial dye was accidentally discovered...