Top News & Resources for Science Teachers
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| | | Everyday Chemicals and The Organic Coloring Book | | Listen to NSTA's Lab Out Loud podcast this week to hear ten year old Elaina Garg and her younger sister Kaylie talk about The Organic Coloring Book. With the help of their father Neil, a professor at UCLA, they wrote it to help kids enjoy themselves while learning about the common chemicals around them. Designed to help kids learn about the common chemicals around them. | |
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| | Last Week to Get CYBER Savings on NSTA Membership | | This is the last week to take advantage of NSTA's Cyber Savings. Use promo code CYBER17 to unlock exclusive savings on NSTA membership. With an NSTA membership, you'll get top-notch professional learning resources, grade level-specific journals, discounts on face-to-face conference opportunities, online learning, publications that enhance your content knowledge, and more. Join NSTA for one year for $69, a $10 savings off "Individual Member" rate. Offer valid through Friday, December 1. | |
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| | | | | | | | | | Last Chance to Save on NSTA Press Books | | To express our gratitude to science teachers for all that they do, we're offering November savings on resources for the classroom. But this is the last week to order. Use promo code NOV17 to get $15 off purchases of $75 or more of NSTA Press books or NSTA Kids books for orders placed through the NSTA Science Store. Offer is valid through November 30 and only on orders shipped to U.S. addresses. May not be combined with any other offer. | |
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| | | | | | Fish Fun! | | Fish feeding adaptations are the focus of this 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) lesson from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. |
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| | | | What Is the Aurora? | | This downloadable NASA poster includes a lesson plan, photos, and explanatory graphics, along with information about the history of auroras and their cultural significance. |
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| | | | Sponsored by: Amplify Science | | Amplify Science: Two Upcoming Webinars | | Amplify Science and the Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) are proud to announce two upcoming webinars introducing Amplify Science for grades K–5 and 6–8. Senior LHS staff will provide background on the development of the NGSS-designed Amplify Science, including the philosophy, pedagogy, and research basis. Amplify's Matt Reed will conduct a walkthrough of the phenomena-based programs, highlighting the unit structure and key features of Amplify's K–5 and 6–8 programs. Both sessions will end with time for questions from participants about the programs. Introducing Amplify Science for grades K–5 Date: December 5 Time: 2pm EST Introducing Amplify Science for grades 6–8 Date: December 7 Time: 2pm EST | |
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| | Sponsored by: University of Nebraska Online | | University of Nebraska Online | | 4 Campuses. 100+ online programs. Learn more at online.nebraska.edu Programs include: Biology, MS This program exposes students to courses in laboratory and field experiences that provide a well-rounded education. Studies are emphasized through solving modern biological problems. A low student-faculty ratio insures guidance for successful program completion. Science for Educators Specialization, MAS This program enhances skills in science content inquiry and application: Acquire new and enhanced science content knowledge Integrate content to age-appropriate pedagogy Apply content to real-world situations Develop relevant, standards-based curriculum materials Inspire students with science in action Science/Math Education, MS Ed This interdisciplinary program involves departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Physical Science, and Teacher Education. This online degree enables veteran teachers to gain knowledge in their content areas as well as an understanding of developments in math and science standards. | |
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