Houseboats sit in a narrow section of water in a depleted Lake Oroville in Oroville, California on...
 

Welcome to NSTA Reports—your timely source for news, information, and resources on science teaching and learning. 

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From the Field
Opportunities and events for educators
 
 
NASEM
Science and Engineering in Preschool Through Elementary Grades: The Brilliance of Children and the Strengths of Educators
Join the Board on Science Education of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine when they provide an overview of this report’s key issues, conclusions, and recommendations during this web seminar on October 7, 2021, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
 
 
 
NSTA
Elevate STEM Learning w/ FREE Racing-Themed Science Lessons & Resources
NASCAR and NSTA have teamed up to provide fun and engaging content and activities for teaching science and STEM. Check out new racing-themed lessons for K-8 students, a track guide, videos, and more—free of charge to educators nationwide! Learn more.
 
 
 
American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
Why Teachers Want Virtual Field Trips to Stay
PacSci designed these virtual programs as a temporary replacement for in-person equivalents during the period of remote learning prompted by the pandemic. But what happens now that our shuttered doors are once again open to the public? Will the virtual field trip, created in a moment of necessity,...
 
 
 
American Museum of Natural History
Online Science Courses for Teachers
Advance your career & earn graduate credit with online courses in the life, Earth, & physical sciences. Gain access to Museum research, resources, and much more.
 
 
 
Scientific American
'Historical' Western Drought Is Likely to Persist
Houseboats sit in a narrow section of water in a depleted Lake Oroville in Oroville, California on September 5, 2021.
 
 
 
CNN
World's most dangerous bird raised by humans 18,000 years ago, study suggests
The earliest bird reared by humans may have been a cassowary, according to a new study. This aggressive bird is best known for its long dagger-like toe and colorful plumage.
 
 
 
District Administration
1 more big district mandates student vaccines as others ease up on masks
San Diego USD is the latest big district to require student vaccinations as administrators elsewhere drop mask mandates with oncer surging COVID rates declining.
 
 
 
Edutopia
Strategies for Teaching Students to Estimate
When students practice rounding numbers and estimating answers to problems, these ideas can guide them to get more precise over time.
 
 
NSTA Blog
Science/STEM Laboratory Occupancy Load Level: It Is the Law