Category Archives: NSTA Membership

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Preservice teachers rock (and so do their advisors!)

By Teshia Birts, CAE | Published: April 9, 2012

Big kudos to the preservice and new teachers who participated in the first-ever Student/Student Chapter Showcase during the NSTA National Conference on Science Education.  Over three days — March 29-31 — seven student teams provided nine presentations to other preservice and new teachers.  The teams conducted sessions on: the school garden model; laboratory makeovers; NASA [...]

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To our Chapter and Associated Group Leaders: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

By Teshia Birts, CAE | Published: January 6, 2012

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 [...]

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Space exploration—more relevant than ever!

By Teshia Birts, CAE | Published: October 28, 2011

  Space. 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 [...]

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Sulfur + iron + tantalum …

By NSTA Web Director | Published: December 20, 2010

What on earth could this be a recipe for?

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To hire or not to hire …

By Teshia Birts, CAE | Published: November 8, 2010

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 [...]

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What’s new for July 19th on NSTA’s various online outposts

By Howard Wahlberg | Published: July 19, 2010

Highlights 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 [...]

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What’s new on NSTA’s various online social media outposts

By Howard Wahlberg | Published: July 6, 2010

What’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 [...]

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The latest from NSTA’s various online outposts…

By Howard Wahlberg | Published: June 28, 2010

What’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 [...]

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News from the Maine Science Teachers Association

By Howard Wahlberg | Published: June 11, 2010

The 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 [...]

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Latest from NSTA’s online outposts

By Howard Wahlberg | Published: May 31, 2010

What’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 [...]

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