To improve student process-skill development, a novel type of rubric was developed that goes...
 

Welcome to NSTA Reports—your timely source for news, information, and resources on science teaching and learning. 

 
NSTA
Fall Conferences Are On: Portland, National Harbor and Los Angeles – Join Us!
We are coming back with our face-to-face conferences this fall, and we can’t wait to see you. Have an innovative practice or teaching strategy that works? Consider submitting a session proposal and sharing your expertise and inspiration with others.
 
NSTA
Upcoming Summer Learning Events From NSTA
NSTA STEM21 starts July 26; Crosscutting Concepts Book Study Starts August 3; Using COVID Federal Relief Funds to Support Science Education Web Seminar is July 15.
 
 
NSTA
National Winners of 2020-21 eCYBERMISSION Competition Announced
The U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) is pleased to announce the 2020-21 National Winners of the 19th Annual eCYBERMISSION Competition. The web-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program—sponsored by the U.S. Army and administered by NSTA —is designed to...
 
 
Selected by National Science Teaching Association
From the Field
Resources and opportunities for educators
 
 
 
NSTA and NAEP
Twitter Chat on NAEP Science
Check the NAGB Governing Board Twitter chat, “A Conversation on NAEP Science: Under the Microscope,” featuring NSTA ED Erika Shugart and Past President Beth Allan. #NAEPScience
 
 
 
NSTA JCST
A Novel Rubric Format for Providing Feedback on Process Skills to STEM Undergraduate Students
To improve student process-skill development, a novel type of rubric was developed that goes beyond a typical analytic rubric by providing detailed feedback to students. Process skills are transferable skills such as information processing, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork; these skills...
 
 
 
Scientific American
Unexpected: Desert Plants Are Struggling in Higher Heat
Scientists say even the toughest vegetation cannot tolerate today’s heat waves-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
 
 
 
The Scientist Magazine®
John Pawelek, Who Explored the Causes of Metastasis, Dies at 79
The Yale School of Medicine cancer researcher doggedly pursued the question of how cancer spreads.
 
 
 
NPR
How Do You Help Girls Thrive In School? There's A Surprising Answer
A new study finds that girl-centric programs may not be the only effective way to boost girls' school performance in low-income countries.
 
 
 
NSTA Blog
Inspiring and Engaging Teachers in Professional Learning at NSTA Conferences