Tag Archives: professional development

CSI Philadelphia

By Debra Shapiro | Published: March 20, 2010
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Full disclosure–NSTA got me hooked on the CSI programs. So when given a chance to attend a session called “The Dead T-Shirt Contest” that promised to enlighten us about teaching forensic science, I had to go there, of course.

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LOL in science class

By Debra Shapiro | Published: March 19, 2010
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Today I needed a laugh. This workshop was the best place to get one–and some good science as well.

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Girl power in science

By Debra Shapiro | Published: March 19, 2010
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I loved how Christina Dragon’s presentation “She Discovered It! Bringing Women Scientists to Life in the Classroom” turned into a lively interactive discussion about how to reach girls in science.

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The scoop on science notebooks

By Debra Shapiro | Published: March 18, 2010
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I’ve been hearing a lot about science notebooks lately, so I went to the Education Development Center’s Pathway Session on Establishing Science Notebook Habits and Skills. It was interesting to hear each presenter’s unique take on the science notebook and see all of the student examples they displayed.

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Three creative, committed, and caring awardees

By Debra Shapiro | Published: March 16, 2010
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Meet three 2010 NSTA Teacher Award recipients who represent science teaching at its best.

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Tweets, treats, and the tricks of Web 2.0

By Debra Shapiro | Published: March 15, 2010
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If you’re asking yourself “to Tweet or not to Tweet?” or wondering how to face Facebook, treat yourself to these sessions on Friday, March 19.

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Latest from NSTA’s online outposts

By Howard Wahlberg | Published: March 10, 2010
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Recent Activity on NSTA’s various online outposts On our listservs, there are great conversations about moldy cats (yes, that’s right, moldy cats) on our Biology list,  engineering and Newton’s laws on our General Science list, class size on our Physics list, and whether or not poop is a living thing or not on our Elementary [...]

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Exemplary science program monograph series

By Debra Shapiro | Published: March 9, 2010
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This series from NSTA Press has focused on meeting the reforms central to the National Science Education Standards. NSTA members are invited to volunteer to serve as members of the National Review Team for future monographs.

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Looking for a challenge

By Mary Bigelow | Published: March 8, 2010
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I’ve been teaching middle school science for 15 years, and I love my job. But I’m wondering what other opportunities there might be for sharing and expanding my experiences and knowledge. I don’t think I want to be an administrator, but I’m open to suggestions for a new challenge. —Brita, Virginia Beach, VA I’d be [...]

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Peering into students’ “private universe”

By Debra Shapiro | Published: March 4, 2010
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Get some insight on students’ “Private Universe” in Philadelphia. You’ll find sessions addressing misconceptions at all grade levels, in a range of science fields.

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