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| | | March for Science on April 14 In Your Community | | Did you know that the 2018 March for Science (MFS) is just around the corner? NSTA is a partner of MFS, and we're standing up for science and science education on April 14, and we want you to be a part of it. This year there have been more threats to science at all levels of government as elected and appointed government officials have continued to put science-based policy on the chopping block time and time again. Join NSTA as we partner with MFS in advocating for equitable, evidence-based policies that serve all communities. RSVP today to your local March for Science. | |
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| | Do You Teach (and Assess) "Soft" Skills? | | As science educators prepare their students to move forward, either in pursuit of more education or embarking on their careers, they know success isn't just about what you know—often success depends on how well individuals can collaborate with others. Soft skills like teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution can be essential when working with a group. NSTA Reports wants to know how you're helping students hone these skills. Take our short anonymous poll now! | |
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| | | | | | | | | | Exploring Place-Based Education in Science | | Lab Out Loud is proud to present a three-part series on place-based education in science. To launch this series, co-hosts Brian Bartel and Dale Basler welcome Ethan Lowenstein, Ph.D. (professor of curriculum and instruction at Eastern Michigan University and director of the Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition) and Greg Smith (emeritus professor of education from the Lewis & Clark College Graduate School of Education and Counseling) to the podcast. | |
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| | Read the Latest Articles From Connected Science Learning | | This month, Connected Science Learning (Issue 5, Part 3) completes its focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Learning in Environmental Settings. In this final installment, read about a learning ecology approach to STEM learning in Chicago. Find out how to use the Digital Observation Technology Skills Framework for integrating modern, mobile technology into outdoor, experiential science education. This April, look for part 1 of the sixth issue, which will focus on STEM Learning Through Citizen Science Experiences. | |
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| | | | | | | Aligning Lessons to the Energy Literacy Framework, NGSS | | Teachers can access an Energy Literacy Alignment Tool to help them determine the number of Fundamental Concepts an energy activity or curriculum addresses. The tool can also be used to build a custom curriculum that addresses the entire range of Fundamental Concepts. And the document, Alignment of Energy Literacy Principles to NGSS helps teachers see how the Energy Literacy Framework's principles and concepts support the NGSS. |
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| | | | STEMonstrations: Exercise | | A combination video and classroom activity helps students understand the effects of microgravity on bones and muscles and why healthy bones and exercise are important on Earth and in space. |
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| | | | Sponsored by: Amplify Science | | Introducing Amplify Science for Grades K–5 and 6–8 | | Amplify Science and the Lawrence Hall of Science are proud to announce upcoming webinars introducing Amplify Science for grades K–5 and 6–8. Senior Lawrence Hall of Science staff will provide background on the development of the NGSS supported Amplify Science, including the philosophy, pedagogy, and research basis. Amplify Science experts 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: April 10 Time: 3 p.m. EST Introducing Amplify Science for grades 6–8 Date: April 12 Time: 3 p.m. EST | |
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