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  • Science Update: Earth Day in the Context of the Pandemic: A Chance to Reflect on Deferred Action, April 16, 2020

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    Join us on Thursday, April 16, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm ET to celebrate Earth Day with NSTA. Earth Day is celebrated each year through public gatherings, vocal protests, and symbolic acts, each one seeking to…

  • Earth Day

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    “Think globally, act locally” is a phrase we hear, and for younger students, thinking locally is important, too. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but the activities and investigations described in this month’s…

  • Earth Day

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    Table of Contents A lot has changed since the first Earth Day, especially in the area of technology and the emphasis on test results. The More High-Tech Our Schools Become, the More They Need Nature sets the stage…

  • Science Sampler: More than just a day away from school—Planning a great science field trip

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    With all the things that middle school science teachers have to juggle during the year, designing a science field trip can seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, there are many strategies that teachers can use to help…

  • Katie’s Day at the Spa

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  • Happy Mole Day!

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    So – who’s ready for Mole Day? Rather than competing with the commercial hoopla around Halloween, perhaps we science teachers could get a head start on October 23 (10/23) from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m. The timing of this…

  • One day to go

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    Only one day to go until the national conference opens in San Francisco. On my way out I overheard some folks talking, apparently on their way to San Francisco for the conference. They were discussing what topics the…

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