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Tag Archives: NSTA Press
Science Education Leadership
Leaders from diverse constituencies in science education bring their insights and advice together in an important new book from NSTA Press. Science Education Leadership: Best Practices for the New Century discusses how leaders at the local and national levels, from science teachers to district supervisors to university faculty, can forge new paths in the years [...]
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Science careers
There was an interesting article recently in eSchool News. Survey: Educators aren’t discussing STEM careers with students reports on a survey of students who basically said that their teachers make the content interesting, but they don’t always make the connection to science and engineering as careers.
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Outdoor Science
The melting snow piles outside NSTA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, provide daily reminders of the D.C. area’s record 2010 snowfall (locally dubbed Snowmageddon). Like many teachers in other parts of the country, we’re watching for green shoots and planning for spring. What better way to spend the remaining days of winter than planning how to [...]
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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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Bill Robertson helps one teacher explain “why”
When I was in Minneapolis last week, I ran into Patrine Turnbloom just outside the exhibit hall. Patrine recently changed grades, and she wanted some help with a few content areas, so she could explain the ”why” behind certain concepts. Here are her thoughts on how Bill Robertson’s books help her do that (via Teacher Tube).
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, [...]
Exemplary science program monograph series