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Tag Archives: books
Footprints in the snow—books to extend learning
With 18 inches on the ground, and another 2–4 inches of snow due Tuesday, is it any wonder I’m thinking of how to make the most of this unique material in school? When we get back to school we’ll look for signs of animal activity and read to learn how animals live in the snow.
Earlier in [...]
The Frugal Science Teacher, PreK–5
When the going gets tough, the tough get creative. Challenging times mean lean budgets in many schools, but science teachers have a knack for stretching resources to keep students engaged in lively educational activities even in a pinch. Editor Linda Froschauer presents a timely compendium of resources from NSTA Press books and NSTA journals in [...]
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Exploring form and function with hats: books about firefighters
In the February 2010 Early Years column (Science and Children) I wrote about exploring form and function using hats, and testing them for how water flows off of them. Children might think, “Of course a firefighter’s hat works well to keep dripping water off their face and head! It’s made to do that!” And what [...]
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Everyday Science Mysteries
NSTA Press author Richard Konicek-Moran has always been challenged and inspired by what he calls Everyday Science Mysteries, those events you stumble on that make you ponder “why on Earth….” or “what could that be?” Dick cleverly captures and shares in his books the wonderful ways teachers can turn those everyday mysteries into teaching opportunities. [...]
Science-related nonfiction books
I teach science at the elementary level. I’d like to improve our nonfiction science collection for students to read outside of class or for teachers to use during read-alouds. I want to be sure what we purchase is appropriate; do you have any suggestions or lists of recommended books for this level?
—Gina, Thornton, Colorado
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Introducing the NSTA Press Books blog
So much happens behind the scenes and behind the books at NSTA Press when we develop new resources for science teachers. I have the enviable job of talking with authors who have ideas for terrific new books, and I have the privilege of hearing from teachers about the types of resources they need for their [...]
Books: cutting the cord
I love books. Not only do they overflow the various bookshelves in my house, but they also fill boxes (and boxes!) tucked away in many of my closets. So naturally I spend most of my conference time in the Science Store.
I am the managing editor of NSTA’s book publishing program, and I feel the same [...]
Why Bill Robertson goes to conferences: only 60 shopping days until Christmas
We asked NSTA author what he gets out of going to NSTA conferences (he’s going to all three: Minneapolis, Ft Lauderdale, and Phoenix). Here’s what he had to say:
I work at home, so the thought of wearing something other than sweats to work isn’t something that generally gets me excited. When it comes to attending NSTA conferences, [...]
Bits and pieces for July
One of the folks I follow on Twitter recommended the Sixty Symbols website. It is a collection of videos about the symbols of physics and astronomy in which experts from the University of Nottingham share their knowledge and passion for their subjects as they explain what the symbols mean. The videos are just a [...]
Exemplary science program monograph series