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I was recently reading the November/December 2022 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the "Scope on the Skies" column, written by Bob Riddle.  He wrote a column entitled, "Where on Earth is Mars."   The day is coming when a crewed mission sets down on Mars and becomes the second group of humans to be "boots" on another world. ...

I was recently reading the November/December 2022 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the "Citizen Science" column, written by Jill Nugent.  She wrote a column entitled, "Get in the "Sknow" for Science!"  The Sknowledge project was formed around the natural curiosity that studnts have for the outdoors and the snow.  The projec...

I was recently reading the November/December 2022 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the "From the Editor's Desk" column, written by Patty McGinnis.  She wrote a column entitled, "Three-Dimensional Learning."  The Next Generation Science Standards call for three-dimensional learning, or the intentional integration of discipli...

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Career of the Month column, written by Luba Vangelova.  She wrote a column entitled, "Astronomer."   Her article focused in on Chris Carilli, an astronomer at the National Science Foundation's Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array, where...

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of "Science & Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Methods and Strategies column, written by Kathleen Easley and Jamie Lehto.  They wrote a column entitled, "Let's Work Together."   In this column, they addressed five research-based strategies that support successful collaboration: 1...

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of "Science & Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Science 101 column, written by Matt Bobrowsky.  He wrote a column entitled, "Do You Have a Weather-Related Activity That My Students Would Enjoy?"   In this column, Matt addressed two topics:  Air Pressure and Barometers.  This lead...

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of "Science & Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Science 101 column, written by Matt Bobrowsky.  He wrote a column entitled, "Do You Have a Weather-Related Activity That My Students Would Enjoy?"   In this column, Matt addressed two topics:  Air Pressure and Barometers.  This leads...

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of "Science & Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Editor's Note column, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.  She wrote a column entitled, "Joyful Science."   Remember to plan lessons, follow the curriculum, and cover the content, but don't forget that essential element in the plannin...

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of "Science & Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Editor's Note column, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.  She wrote a column entitled, "Joyful Science."   Remember to plan lessons, follow the curriculum, and cover the content, but don't forget that essential element in the plannin...

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Citizen Science column, written by Jill Nugent.  She wrote a column entitled, "Getting a Sense of Local Air Quality."   CanAirIO is a citizen science project using mobile and static sensors to measure air quality with cell phones and low-...

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Editor's Corner, written by Patty McGinnis.  She wrote a column entitled, "The Human Side of Our Dynamic Earth."   Unfortunately, an increasing number and severity of natural disasters has been tied to climate change.  While we may not be...

I was recently reading the September/October 2022 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Editor's Corner, written by Patty McGinnis.  She wrote a column entitled, "The Human Side of Our Dynamic Earth."   Unfortunately, an increasing number and severity of natural disasters has been tied to climate change.  While we may not be...

I was recently reading the July/August 2022 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the Editor's Corner, written by Patty McGinnis.  She wrote a column entitled, "Energy Literacy."   The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) defines energy literacy as "an understanding of the nature and role of energy in the world...

I was recently reading the July/August 2022 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Editor's Corner, written by Ann Haley MacKenzie.  She wrote a column entitles, "Teaching Societal Issues in the Science Classroom."   By incorporating societal issues into our classrooms, we provide students a chance to explore topics in...

I was recently reading the June 23, 2022 issue of "NSTA Weekly" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the NSTA Blog feature "With, Not For: Why the Distinction Matters" written by Beth Murphy.   It is important to foster collaboration between organizations and schools, providing professional learning experiences for educators, and implementing program e...

I was recently reading the May/June 2022 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the "Career of the Month" column, written by Luba Vangelova.  She wrote an article entitled, "Railway Engineer." Railway engineers design and maintain rail systems used by trains of various types, ranging from long-distance cargo trains to metro...

I was recently reading the May/June 2022 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the "Idea Bank" column, written by Nick Thomas.  He wrote an article entitled, "Chemicals Gone Funny." Using humor in the classroom at any level can be a gamble for teachers and most have probably experienced students collectively rolling their...

I was recently reading the May/June 2022 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the "Editor's Corner" column, written by Ann Haley MacKenzie.  She wrote an article entitled, "Inclusive Strategies for the Science Classroom." The time is now for more attention to be paid to providing an inclusive environment for all learners....

I was recently reading the May/June 2022 issue of "Science and Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the "Science 101" column, written by Matt Bobrowsky.  He wrote an article entitled, "What Makes a Great Science Investigation?" Real-world science doesn't involve a series of steps, and there's not always a single correct answer.  Real science...

I was recently reading the May/June 2022 issue of "Science and Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the "Tech Talk" column, written by Heather Pacheco-Guffrey.  She wrote an article entitled, "Using Augmented Reality to Augment Inquiry (and Fun!) in Your Lessons." Technology has the potential to extend students' reach into the world around the...

I was recently reading the May/June 2022 issue of "Science and Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the "Editor's Note" column, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.  She wrote an article entitled, "Finding Inspiration as the Year Winds Down." This is the time of the year when teachers need a boost of energy or inspiration to help finish the scho...

I was recently reading the May/June 2022 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.   In this issue, I read the "Citizen Science" column, written by Jill Nugent.  She wrote an article entitled, "Mark My Bird!" Mark My Bird is a global online citizen science project associated with the University of Sheffield that invites participants to study the how and w...

I was recently reading the May/June 2022 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the "From the Editor's Desk" column, written by Patty McGinnis.  She wrote an article entitled, "Equity in the Science Classroom." Despite advances in science education, there remains an opportunity gap; historically underperforming populations often...

I was recently reading the March/April 2022 issue of "Science & Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Science 101 column, written by Matt Bobrowsky.  He wrote an article entitled, "What's Cool About Water?" Water is a good example to use when discussing how matter can be in different states — solid, liquid, or gas.  Students are quite fami...

I was recently reading the March/April 2022 issue of "Science & Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the Formative Assessment column, written by Page Keeley.  She wrote an article entitled, "Uncovering Student Ideas About Earth's Defining Feature: The Ocean." Earth's ocean is the defining feature of our planet.  Principle #1 of the "Ocean Lit...