All The Science Teacher resources

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What Students Really Want in Science Class

The authors asked biology students "What helps high school students learn science?" They share the digital resources and other classroom activities that students thought would help them learn science....

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A Message From the NSTA President: Spirit, Opportunity, and Innovation: Science Education for a Smarter Planet

NSTA's 2011–2012 president writes a message for science educators....

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Adopt-a-Dino

This article discusses a creative visualization project to motivate and engage students. Students depict a dinosaur in its ecosystem and include all three elements of the environment: air, land, and water. Students explore scientific content in evolu...

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Safer Science: Safety on the Move

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. In this month’s issue, the author covers safety on field trips....

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Career of the Month: Smell Scientist

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes the work of smell scientist Avery Gilbert....

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The Green Room: International Sustainability Education

This column focuses on making your teaching more environmentally friendly. In this month’s issue, the author discusses three sustainability stories of three schools she visited in the past year....

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I'll Bring the Popcorn

Use recent Hollywood movies to generate interest in your science classroom. Movie clips can provide data for content-rich problem solving, show students exotic phenomena, allow them to apply science concepts in a new setting and foster connections be...

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Idea Bank: Nature as Learning Tool

The Idea Bank provides tips and techniques for creative teaching, in about 1,000 words. In this month’s Idea Bank, the author discusses how to draw on students' firsthand experiences to help them develop an appreciation for nature and its historica...

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Editor's Corner: Tough Times for Teachers

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue....

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Career of the Month: Environmental Advocate

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue, Shereen Hughes is interviewed about her work as an environmental advocate....

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The New Teacher's Toolbox: Gearing Up for Summer

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. In this month’s issue the author offers tips for how to make the most of the summer months of rejuvenation....

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Chromonoodles: Jump Into the Gene Pool

The authors use pool "noodles" to model chromosomes in the biology classroom. Students gain a greater appreciation of the interdependence of DNA and inherited traits....

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Safer Science: Know Your Responsibility

This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses safety and liability issues in the science lab....