Also posted in Chapters & Assoc. Groups
So, another year, another set of goals (or resolutions) made. That goes for us at NSTA as well. Over the past few months, we’ve discussed lots of new ideas and projects to support our members and other constituents. I’ve focused on what will benefit our state chapters, associated groups and student chapters. Resources that will help [...]
Also posted in Chapters & Assoc. Groups, ConferencesSpace. The Final Frontier. Well, not really according to James Garvin, Chief Scientist for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. He insists, “Our exploration has just begun.” Dr. Garvin was the keynote speaking during yesterday’s general session at the 2011 NSTA Hartford Area Conference. He guided attendees through the evolution of the space program—through words [...]
Also posted in Chapters & Assoc. GroupsTo 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 [...]
Also posted in Chapters & Assoc. GroupsHighlights 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 Chapters & Assoc. GroupsWhat’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 Chapters & Assoc. GroupsWhat’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 [...]
Also posted in Chapters & Assoc. GroupsThe 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 Chapters & Assoc. GroupsWhat’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 Chapters & Assoc. GroupsThe 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. [...]
