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2019 PAEMST Winners Announced | Congratulations to the 104 science and math teachers selected this year as winners of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Presidential awardees will each receive a presidential citation; a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities; and $10,000 from the National Science Foundation. Click here for more details. |
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Call for Sessions for 2020–2021 NSTA Conferences | Enthuse and stimulate your community of educators with your top-notch ideas for a session proposal for our upcoming conferences. Submit your idea today to continue to make our conferences memorable and fulfilling for our attendees. Click here for a list of conferences and proposal deadlines, as well as tips for submitting a successful session proposal. |
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Investigating Circadian Rhythms and Sleep, #ScientistOutLoud | This week's Lab Out Loud podcast welcomes Katherine Hatcher. As a fifth-year neuroscience PhD candidate at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Hatcher investigates circadian rhythms and how exposure to environmental factors alter behavior and physiology, particularly in women in midlife. Hatcher will discuss her path into research, her day-to-day work as a scientist, and how we might apply research in her field to help improve our lives. |
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| PhysicsQuest | This story-based activity shows students how enjoyable and relevant science can be. The American Physical Society provides a free PhysicsQuest kit to registered physical science classes in middle school classrooms, homeschool groups, science clubs, and after-school programs. The kit includes a user's manual and materials for four physics experiments. |
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| | Resources for Celebrating Bat Week | Bat Week is Oct 24–31! Use this annual celebration timed with Halloween to teach students about the important role bats play in nature. Share these facts about bats with your students, and use these free activities, arts and crafts, writing ideas, and other projects to teach about bats and bat conservation during Bat Week. Learn more about Bat Week here. |
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| | Big Kid Science | Developed by astronomer, educator, and children's author Jeffrey Bennett, this website presents accurate, kid-friendly space science resources for students and educators, including apps, classroom activities, and tutorials. |
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| Find more free resources on NSTA's Freebies for Science Teachers page. | Plan NOW to join us this fall at one of the NSTA Area Conferences in Salt Lake City, Utah; Cincinnati, Ohio; or Seattle, Washington. | |
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