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A Head Start on Science, Second Edition: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder (Book Sample)

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A Head Start on Science, Second Edition: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder (Book Sample)

Imagine what fun it could be for 3- to 7-year-olds to engage in a game of Prism Play or Magnetic Scavenger Hunt or Where Did the Shadows Go? Then imag...

NSTA Virtual Conference: English Learners in STEM Subjects, May 4, 2019

Virtual Conference

NSTA Virtual Conference: 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...

Discovery Engineering in Physical Science: Case Studies for Grades 6–12 (Book Sample)

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Discovery Engineering in Physical Science: Case Studies for Grades 6–12 (Book Sample)

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...

Understanding Climate Change, Grades 7–12 (Book Sample)

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Understanding Climate Change, Grades 7–12 (Book Sample)

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...

High School Middle School Climate Change Earth & Space Science Science and Engineering Practices

Never Stop Wondering (Book Sample)

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Never Stop Wondering (Book Sample)

Never stop wondering, never stop questioning. Never stop trying to figure things out. Always keep searching, always keep asking. That’s what ...

Next Time You See a Bee (Book Sample)

Book Chapter

Next Time You See a Bee (Book Sample)

This book will get young readers buzzing about bees! Next Time You See a Bee reveals the big impact these little insects have on the world. It shows h...

Journal Article

Imagine Your STEM Future

If you were walking down a hallway at Desert View High School in Tucson, Arizona, on an early morning last February, flying projectiles and excited ...

By Sara Kobilka, Shalane Simmons, and Michelle Higgins

Informal Education

Journal Article

STEMStarter

High school capstone courses—culminating educational experiences for seniors as they conclude their formal high school education—have become inc...

By Elizabeth A. Radday, Katherine A. Shields, Joshua Cox, and David Bamat

Informal Education Careers STEM

The National Girls Collaborative Project

Journal Article

The National Girls Collaborative Project

Girls start off strong in math and science, participating and achieving at similar rates as boys, but lose interest and confidence in their skills a...

By Karen Peterson

Informal Education Careers STEM

Casting Your Event

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Casting Your Event

In this chapter, we discuss the various tasks and the human resources that you will need for a successful event, as well as what roles you need to fil...

Building the Set

Book Chapter

Building the Set

In this chapter, information is presented about planning for the spaces you will use and the activities you will assign to each space. When designing ...

Costumes and Props

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Costumes and Props

In this chapter, we share and discuss a variety of extra touches you can include to give your event extra pizazz, such as branding, costumes, props, s...

Inviting the Community

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Inviting the Community

In this chapter, we discuss ways to integrate the community and its resources into your event, such as fundraising and getting the word out. We presen...

Showtime!

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Showtime!

In this chapter, we present the last-minute details and address challenges and obstacles that might arise on the night of your event. We will share ho...

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