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Different strokes for different … students
Creative Commons Different Sides posted to flickr by JP<3!
English-language learners…gifted and talented…female/male…minority…urban…rural…special needs—so many diverse groups of students; so little time to reach them all.
How to do it? One way is by differentiating instruction. Educators with experience in differentiated instruction will share their techniques with you at the NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia next month.
Here’s a [...]
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A strand of pearls
Are you an urban or rural educator seeking pearls of wisdom for engaging your students? Plan to attend the NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia. The conference will give you those “pearls” through a strand of sessions entitled Meeting the Unique Needs of Urban and Rural Learners.
High school teachers, pick up some classroom and field activities and [...]
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Going green
Teachers use several strategies at the end of the school year. One strategy is to try to cram in as many topics as possible in an effort to “cover” everything. Other teachers use culminating or capstone projects to integrate concepts and give students a chance to use what they’ve learned in science (and other subjects). [...]
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What are you doing with your wiki?
Wikis have been called ”the quintessential collaborative tool.” In this article from the February 2010 issue of NSTA Reports, you’ll find out how teachers around the country are using wikis to collaborate with colleagues around the world, as well as to communicate with students and parents.
Do you have a wiki? Tell us about yours, and how you [...]
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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 [...]
Encouraging class participation
When I have a class discussion, it seems to be dominated by a few students or else no one raises a hand. How can I encourage more students to participate?
—Brenda, Warren, Michigan
I suspect every teacher has had class “discussions” turn into seminars with a few students while the others merely watch. Class discussion has [...]
Why do we have to learn this?
Whenever I start a new unit, some students consistently ask, “Why do we have to learn this?” How should I respond?
—Kevin, District of Columbia
“Why are we studying this?” “What good will this do me?” I know some teachers who enjoy the challenge of being asked questions like these and others who consider them to be [...]
Argumentation in science
Subtle differences in words can make a big difference: for example “arguing” and “argumentation.” Our students see TV shows where arguing is the most common activity. People shout at and interrupt each other, spout ideas that may have little or no truth to them, and have little tolerance for different points of view or experiences. [...]
Asking questions and solving problems
In the article CSI for Trees there a quote that sums up the theme of this issue: “An ordinary activity can be transformed into a lesson that includes nature of science themes simply by adding a few key statements and questions throughout a lesson.” But the word simply is a little misleading. Asking the [...]
Peering into students’ “private universe”