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I was recently reading the September/October 2021 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section "Citizen Science" written by Jill Nugent.  Jill wrote an article entitled "Stream Tracker Science." Stream Tracker is a citizen science project that is helping to fill gaps in our understanding of intermittent streams, or streams t...

I was recently reading the September/October 2021 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Teacher's Toolkit" written by Daniel J. Bergman.  Daniel wrote an article entitled "Spoiler Alert! Avoiding Hazards to Science Inquiry and Classroom Creativity." Spoilers can infiltrate our classrooms.  Science education "spoiler...

I was recently reading the September/October 2021 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "From the Editor's Desk" written by Patty McGinnis.  Patty wrote an article entitled "Creativity in the Science Classroom." Students learn science—and use critical and creative thinking—by doing science.  Rather than focusing on m...

I was recently reading the July/August 2021 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Citizen Science" written by Jill Nugent.  Jill wrote an article entitled "Learning on Location with NASA GLOBE Observer" GLOBE Observer, the app of the GLOBE Program, invites you to make environmental observations that complement...

I was recently reading the July/August 2021 issue of "Science & Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Science 101" written by Matt Bobrowsky.  Matt wrote an article entitled "Which Came First - the Chicken or the Egg?" This is one of those questions that people jokingly ask assuming there is no answer to it - like "If a tree falls...

I was recently reading the July/August 2021 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Citizen Science" written by Jill Nugent.  Jill wrote an article entitled "The Great Sunflower Project." The Great Sunflower Project launched in 2008 to address questions about pollinator populations across varying habitats including ur...

I was recently reading the July/August 2021 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Science For All" written by Kaitlyn McGlynn and Janey Kelly.  They wrote an article entitled "Wrapping It Up: Meaningful and Inclusive Lesson Closures to Recap the Day's Learning." Lesson closure provides a time for students to pause a...

I was recently reading the July/August 2021 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.   In this issue, I read the section "From the Editor's Desk" written by the editor, Patty McGinnis.  Patty wrote an article entitled "Visual Literacy." Visual literacy can be defined as a set of abilities that enables an individual to effectively find, interpret, evaluat...

I was recently reading the May/June 2021 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Editor's Corner" written by the editor, Ann Haley MacKenzie.  Ann wrote an article entitled "What the 2020-2021 School Year Taught Us About Science Teaching and Learning." The school year has drawn to a close, although many schools...

I was recently reading the May/June 2021 issue of "Science and Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section "Science 101" written by Matt Bobrowsky.  Matt wrote an article entitled "What Color is the Sun?" The fact that the Sun is white is why we can see so many different colors in the outdoor world.  If sunlight were purely green, then ev...

I was recently reading the May/June 2021 issue of "Science and Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section "Editor's Note" written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.  Elizabeth wrote an article entitled "Digital Literacy." Digital Literacy, according to Cornell University, is the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using...

I was recently reading the May/June 2021 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Scope on the Skies" written by Bob Riddle.  Bob wrote an article entitled "Earth Watch." The planet Earth is currently the only place where we can live, and just like our homes, classrooms, and local communities, there is a constant need...

I was recently reading the May/June 2021 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Citizen Science" written by Jill Nugent.  Jill wrote an article entitled "Conservation Cameras: From the Wild to Your Classroom." The Zoological Society of London's "Instant Wild" empowers you to take part in vital conservation work by br...

I was recently reading the May/June 2021 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Interdisciplinary Ideas" written by Raja Ridgway.  Raja wrote an article entitled "The Intentional Integration of Computational Thinking." Computational Thinking Practices: Decomposition  — Breaking down into components. Pattern Matching...

I was recently reading the May/June 2021 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "From the Editor's Desk" written by Patty McGinnis.  Patty wrote an article entitled "Mathematics and Computational Thinking: A Bridge to STEM Careers." Science practices have changed drastically over the years as a result of digital tools...

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Career of the Month" written by Luba Vangelova.  Luba wrote an article entitled "Exploration Geologist Quinton Hennigh." Exploration geologists, also known as prospectors, look for new sources of mineral deposits.  They use a mix...

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Citizen Science" written by Jill Nugent.  Jill wrote an article entitled "Accelerating Alzheimer's Research with Stall Catchers." Stall Catchers, created by the Human Computation Institute at Cornell University, is an online citi...

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Commentary" written by Andrew Zucker.  Andrew wrote an article entitled "Teaching Scientific Literacy." Here are five themes to consider in order to promote scientific literacy: Pay attention to the personal and societal contexts...

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Editor's Corner" written by Ann Haley Mackenzie.  Ann wrote an article entitled "Technology and Scientific Habits of Mind." The focus of her article was on the importance of curiosity, persistence and perseverance.  If we are too...

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of "Science and Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the "Editor's Note" section, written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.  Elizabeth wrote an article entitled, "Culturally Responsive Teaching." At the heart of Culturally Responsive and Relevant Teaching is a willingness to listen, reflect, and cele...

The National Science Teaching Association in collaboration with the Children's Book Council released the 2021 list of the Best STEM Trade Books for Students.  In this podcast we look at the 7 books recommended for students in grades 6 - 8. All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team Beastly Bionics: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by...

The National Science Teaching Association in collaboration with the Children's Book Council released the 2021 list of the Best STEM Trade Books for Students.  In this podcast we look at the 7 books recommended for students in grades 3 - 5. Ada Lovelace Machines in Motion: The Amazing History of Transportation Marie's Ocean: Marie Tharp Maps the Mountains Under the Sea Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kow...

The National Science Teaching Association in collaboration with the Children's Book Council released the 2021 list of the Best STEM Trade Books for Students.  In this podcast we look at the 5 books recommended for K-2 Students. Gnu and Shrew Jumbo: The Making of the Boeing 747 Mission to the Bottom of the Sea Newton and Curie: The Science Squirrels The Polio Pioneer

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of "Science Scope" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section "Citizen Science" written by Jill Nugent.  Jill wrote an article entitled "The Return of the River Herring." The Mystic River Herring Education Project is an online citizen science project with a user-friendly website full of information...

I was recently reading the January/February 2021 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section "Career of the Month" written by Luba Vangelova.  Luba wrote an article entitled "Entomologist Ary Faraji." Entomologists study insects and may work for educational or research institutions, government agencies, private indus...