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| | We're kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week with a download of chapters from our hottest new books for all NSTA members. Join here and use promo code TU17 to get 7 classroom-tested teaching resources from NSTA Press. |  |
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Researchers worry that an expanded wall along the U.S.-Mexico border would increase the number of threatened and endangered species requiring protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. NSTA's high school journal, The Science Teacher, explores this dilemma in the April 2017 issue. | |
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| | Congratulations to the first- and second-place state winning teams in eCYBERMISSION , a web-based STEM competition sponsored by NSTA. The top 60 teams— Regional Finalists — advanced to Regional Judging. Regional winners will advance to the National Judging & Educational Event in June. | |
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| | In the May 1 NSTA Legislative Update , you'll find information on the FY2017 budget and school vouchers and a guide to using ESSA and other federal funds for STEM programs in your state and district. | |
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| | Looking for early childhood STEM resources for your classroom? Adriana Guerra, the steering committee's early childhood/lower elementary strand leader, has an in-depth breakdown on what the 6th annual STEM Forum & Expo has for teachers seeking early childhood and lower elementary resources. | |
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| | What can 11 of the brightest minds in the field of oceanography teach you about the interaction of oceanic and atmospheric processes controlling our planet's weather and climate? Meet the team of presenters and plan to attend NSTA's Dynamic Ocean virtual conference on May 13. | |
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| | Calling all Spanish speaking science lovers! NSTA needs bilingual reviewers for our book review program, NSTA Recommends. Please contact Emily Brady at [email protected] if you are interested in supporting science education for Spanish-speaking students and teachers. | |
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| | Join Retiring NSTA President Carolyn Hayes and NSTA Council members on May 4 at 9 pm Eastern Time for an #NSTAchat on the new Outstanding STEM Books for K–12 list. Join the conversation on Twitter by using and searching the hashtag #NSTAchat. | |
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| | NSTA members can check their mailboxes for the May issue of NSTA Reports, in which we look at how some teachers are including current events and media literacy in their science classes, universities that are opening makerspaces to help preservice and inservice educators develop hands-on learning experiences, and more. Not a member and want to read it? Join here! | |
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| | | | | Wetland scientists, educators, and public interest groups will participate in celebrations across the nation. This Environmental Protection Agency website can help you and your students understand and protect wetlands. |
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| | | | | Producer Stephen Lyons gives a guided tour of the Mystery of Matter: Search for the Elements website, revealing all the free educational resources developed for the Emmy Award–winning PBS chemistry series and touching on a range of topics related to the chemistry curriculum. |
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| | | | | This event encourages bird conservation and increases awareness of birds through hikes, bird watching, information about birds and migration, public events, and other education programs. Visit the website for education materials for bird festivals and events, a directory of bird education resources, and details about bird workshops for educators. |
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| | The March for Science brought tens of thousands of science supporters into the streets of Washington, D.C., and to about 500 satellite marches around the world on Saturday (April 22). Now, supporters say, the challenge is to turn the energy in the streets into sustained science advocacy. After the march, science organizations and universities are doubling down on their outreach efforts. Read the article featured on Live Science. |
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| | Senate Bill 393 in Oklahoma permits teachers to paint established science on both evolution and climate change as "controversial." The "controversy," however, doesn't really exist: More than 97% of actively publishing, accredited climate scientists agree that global warming trends over the past century are directly attributable to human activity. And some teachers might already be misleading students. Read the article featured in VICE News. |
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| | As more teachers are using both the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, they will increasingly be confronted with a challenge: The standards in literacy and science—and the research literature in the two fields—disagree about when and how students learn to form arguments. Read the article featured in Education Week. |
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