Author Archives: Debra Shapiro

A new reason to visit the library

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A California middle school teacher tells how seed-lending libraries can help integrate science into the curriculum.

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Not your typical science fair

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The Inventions Convention at Crosby Middle School is the climax of a three-month unit that takes sixth graders through the process of creating an invention while showing them the real-world aspects of science, math, reading, and writing.

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It all started with the zebrafish…

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Zebrafish serve as the catalyst for integrating science across disciplines in this story from NSTA Reports.

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Are your high school students WORTHY?

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Know a freshman or sophomore majoring in physics, engineering, computer science, or math who has a solid 3.0 GPA? Northrop Grumman’s WORTHY program has much to offer him or her.

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Benefitting from undergrad research experience

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Chemistry teacher Derrick Wood is one of more than 200 Drew University alumni who conducted research as an undergraduate with a fellow of the Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE) program. Find out how RISE benefits the students–and their scientist mentors.

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Shrinking budgets, saving energy

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We’d like to hear what your school or district is doing to conserve energy and save money during these difficult economic times. Are those measures working? And what are your students learning from these efforts?

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Your thoughts on alternative certification

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Which route did you take to the classroom: the traditional path, or an alternate route? Read “Different Routes to Science Teaching Lead to Common Ground,” the November issue’s cover story, and find out what your colleagues have to say about certification.

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So it’s your first NSTA conference …

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…and you’re wondering what to bring, what not to bring, which sessions to attend, where to stay, and in general, how to enjoy and make the most of your time in Kansas City (or Baltimore or Nashville). Not to worry–you’ve got mentors.

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Cotton candy, roller coasters, and STEM

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Have you ever taken your students to STEM education events at an amusement park?

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So how was the conference?

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Read what your colleagues had to say.

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