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Beginner, as well as veteran, middle school science educators will find what they need to reimagine the teaching of physical science in Patrick Brown’s new NSTA Press book Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 6-8:…
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STEMcoding project releases "Physics of Video Games" Hour of Code activity
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Until recently, the world’s most popular K12 computer science website, hourofcode.com, did not have any physics-focused coding activities. This was the case until Professor Chris Orban of Ohio State University…
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Welcome to guest blogger Emily Townsend! Emily has been teaching for a decade to students of all ages, kindergarten to adult. She has a love of language that was born through her first year teaching abroad in…
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Two New NSTA Books Make It Fun and Easy to Engage Students in Physical Science
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Teachers: We know that your instructional hours are short but that your list of teaching priorities is long. If you are seeking convenient, time-saving, and easy-to-use formative assessment tools (for grades 3-12…
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Book Study: Universal Design for Learning Science: Reframing Elem. Instruction in Physical Science
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A collection of resources linked to the Book Study: Universal Design for Learning Science: Reframing Elementary Instruction in Physical Science for K-5 Teachers which aired February and March 2023.
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How Do NASCAR Race Car Tires Take the Heat? (Part 1: Physical Changes)
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Sensory Integration Challenges
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Sensory Integration Challenges Sensory Integration Disorder is a condition that exists when sensory signals don't get organized into appropriate responses. Pioneering occupational therapist and neuroscientist A. Jean Ayres, PhD, likened SPD to a neurological "traffic jam" that prevents certain parts…
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Visual Impairments Students with visual impairments include those with low vision and those who are blind. Students who are blind may use Braille to read. Students with low vision tend to read print, may use optical devices, or may also read Braille like their peers who are blind. Both students who…
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For Teachers and Administrators
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For Teachers and Administrators Understanding Next Generation Science Standards The Next Generation Science Standards emphasize the use of science and engineering practices to teach critical science content and introduce the concept of three-dimensional learning. Start with some basics about…
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New NSTA Book Helps Middle School Students Improve Their Skills in Both Physical Science and Reading
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This course is intended to provide secondary physics teachers with a connection between topics in renewable energy sources to Next Generation Science Standards in physics. The goal of the course is to improve their…
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Snow and Avalanche Physics for Science Educators is a 3 credit course designed to educate the teachers in the basics of snow and avalanche physics such that they may apply what they learn in their own classrooms to…