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To continue the theme of “what’s been brewing lately?” I recently received a message from an NSTA chapter leader who asked for guidance on what to consider before hiring staff to support their chapter. Here are a few items to think about: First, consider your budget, level of activity and membership size (including the potential [...]
Hello everyone! I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself —I’m Teshia Birts, one of the newest members of the NSTA staff. You may have seen the message Howard Wahlberg sent about me a couple of weeks ago and I’m really looking forward to working with the chapter/associated group leaders and staff. I know it has [...]
Also posted in NSTA MembershipHighlights of stimulating conversations taking place right now on our listservs: Biology—Blood typing, first day activities, board games, job interview help; Chemistry—Student response systems (clickers), and the chemical differences between plastic and vinyl; Earth Science—More recommendations on what sort of GPS device to buy; Physics—Selecting the right whiteboard for your needs. In NSTA’s online professional [...]
Also posted in NSTA MembershipWhat’s New for July 5th on NSTA’s various online outposts Highlights of stimulating conversations taking place right now on our listservs: Biology—Evolutionary, biological, and anatomical misconceptions, Biology Art Projects, and CheeseMaking for gifted elementary students; Chemistry—alcohol and flame test; Earth Science—Microfossil Sand Collection; Elementary Science—teaching the concept of the mole; Pedagogy—understanding labs; Physical Science—class instant [...]
Also posted in NSTA MembershipWhat’s New for June 14 on NSTA’s various online outposts Highlights of stimulating conversations taking place right now on our listservs: Biology—Science Olympiad and online high school biology courses; Chemistry—“gag” lab gift ideas, like stink-bombs; Earth Science—Glacier activities, the Moh hardness scale, and an excellent mini-tutorial on how to find what you’re looking for on [...]
Scheduled for July 21–24 in Las Vegas, Nevada, this national conversation on science education provides an opportunity for chapters and associated groups, the NSTA Council, the NSTA Board of Directors, and NSTA staff to collaboratively address issues and work toward strategies that will support our mission, “to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and [...]
Also posted in NSTA MembershipThe Maine Science Teachers Association has announced that the date of their annual conference has been changed to Friday, November 12. Held at the Gardiner Area High School, the theme is Change for Sustainability featuring former Governor Angus King as keynote speaker. Sessions will be held on Change for Sustainability, Earth and Space, Life and [...]
Also posted in NSTA MembershipWhat’s New for May 31 on NSTA’s various online outposts Happy Memorial Day! Many of you are wanting to download the resources from the conference in Philadelphia. Here’s how. Highlights of stimulating conversations taking place right now on our listservs: Biology—discussion of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, alcohol experiments, and college admissions; Chemistry—big [...]
Also posted in NSTA MembershipThe deadline to submit applications for the 2010 NSTA New Science Teacher Academy has been extended to June 21, 2010. Science teachers located throughout the country, who will be entering their second or third year of teaching and whose schedule is a minimum of 51 percent middle or high school science, are encouraged to apply. [...]
Also posted in NSTA MembershipMany of you are wanting to download the resources from the conference in Philadelphia. Here’s how. Highlights of stimulating conversations taking place right now on our listservs: Chemistry—iron titration, how to deal with dangerous chemicals, and what incoming freshman need to know; Earth Science—Friday, May 28th, being celebrated as the 2,595th “birthday of science,” and [...]