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| | Two of NSTA Press' children's books, Next Time You See a Sunset by Emily Morgan and Notable Notebooks: Scientists and Their Writings by Jessica Fries-Gather, have been selected to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) later this summer to be part of the space station's Story Time From Space (STFS) program. The astronauts will record videos of themselves reading the stories. Click here for updates on the launch. Read more. |  |
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| | Join NSTA in Baltimore this October 5 7 for our first area conference on science education. With more than 300 sessions to choose from–spanning grade bands and disciplines—we're confident you'll walk away with new ideas and lesson plans, while feeling motivated and inspired. Save the most on conference registration – earlybird deadline is September 1. | |
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| | How are states incorporating STEM into their ESSA plans? What is your state doing to incorporate STEM as it gets ready to implement the new federal education law? Find answers to these questions, and more, in the latest issue of the NSTA Legislative Update. | |
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| | Looking to recommend a good STEM read to your students? Check out which titles made NSTA's inaugural 2017 list of Best STEM Books K–12. The list of winning titles—selected by volunteer educators and assembled in cooperation with the Children's Book Council—includes thoughtful and engaging stories that explore a host of topics from Ben Franklin to genetic engineering. Stay tuned as this year's list is submitted, judged, and finalized! | |
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| | Prior to the new school year, most science teachers select and order their lab chemicals. Before placing an order, however, teachers should consider the health risks associated with using hazardous chemicals in the classroom laboratory. Read more. | |
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| | Science learning doesn't always happen in 45-minute blocks in science class; it also occurs when students make connections when reading and writing about topics like the weather or the August eclipse. Read this month's edition of the Next Gen Navigatorfeaturing teachers who share strategies for connecting science across the curriculum. Don't get it? Sign up or read past issues. | |
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| | NSTA offers tailored packages of books, on-site presentations and workshops, and online experiences on popular topics for schools, districts, or states. Invest in your district professional development today. Learn more. | |
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| | | NSTA's Picture-Perfect Science ClassPacks, each sufficient for a class of 28 students, are lesson-specific collections of materials—an unmatched time-saver and a great deal. Use code TAKE5 at checkout to save 5% on Picture-Perfect Science ClassPacks. | |
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| | Explore the full list of what science teachers are reading this month from NSTA and discover possibilities for your next classroom lessons or books for young scientists you know. From new labs for high school physics to problem-based learning in life science and resources about the August 21 solar eclipse, explore all the most popular books and e-books from NSTA. | |
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| | As states wrestle with putting the Next Generation Science Standards into action, one question I'm hearing more and more: What to do about curriculum? It's also a question that's been on the mind of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, which provided major support to the groups that developed the Framework and standards that evolved into the NGSS. Read the article featured in Education Week. |
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| | A new study from researchers at Brigham Young University and the University of Georgia shows that new science teachers are often expected to teach beyond their subject-matter training. College students training to be middle or high school science teachers often choose a subject, like biology, chemistry or physics. They then take the necessary classes to specialize in that subject area so they can achieve "highly qualified" teacher status. But the majority of new science teachers across the country, 64% are asked to teach more than their area of expertise. Listen to the segment featured on KUER FM's homepage. |
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| | White House officials including Ivanka Trump have begun an outreach campaign to major technology, business, and education leaders, including Laurene Powell Jobs and Apple's Tim Cook, for advice on shaping funding approaches to STEM education in U.S. public schools. Read the article featured in Bloomberg. |
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| | | | | Applications open on August 1 for these grants, presented to organizations seeking to either increase opportunities for minority youth or conserve biodiversity in a changing climate. The foundation funds programs for grades K–12 in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. |
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| | | | | Applications open on August 1 for these grants, awarded to K–12 schools nationwide located within 100 miles of a Target store. Each grant is valued up to $700. |
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| | | | | Applications open on August 1 for preK–9 teachers in private and public schools who would like to introduce a pet into the classroom or already have one. Teachers can use the funds to purchase new small pets, pet environments, or pet food, and supplies for existing classroom pets. |
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