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| July 25, 2016 |
| | Are your students truly using digital technology to its maximum benefit? Classroom tech experts Ben Smith and Jared Mader share tools and tips and explain that digital convergence really means increased engagement and higher-order thinking in our students. Read more. |  |
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| | The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a second Google+ Hangout as a follow-up to the White House's symposium on Early STEM. Tune in on Wednesday, August 3, at 3 p.m. ET for a discussion on system-wide and systemic efforts in early STEM education, and follow along on Twitter using #STEMStartsEarly. Learn more here. | |
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| | There's still time to register for the STEM Forum and Expo, July 27–29, in Denver. Highlights include | |
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| | STEM in the News...The National PTA has released a white paper on the essential role of family engagement in increasing students' access to opportunities in STEM, especially among girls and underrepresented youth. Researchers are developing curriculum that introduces STEM principles during the formative preschool years. And here are three types of summer professional development that won't sacrifice your vacation. | |
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| | "Teachers are constantly mining personal experiences for ideas to help students connect what they learn to the world around them. Making these connections is infinitely easier for our students if we are able to take them beyond the confines of the schoolroom." Read more about this and the steps to Place-Based Learning, on the NSTA blog, via authors Diana Cost and Elizabeth Orlandi. | |
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| | Join us on Thursday, September 15, to learn about the chemistry of forensics. This web seminar will take the mystery out of preparing for this year's celebration of National Chemistry Week, with its theme of "Solving Mysteries Through Chemistry." Register today to participate in this free web seminar. | |
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| | Considering joining NSTA but also want to belong to your state group? We have joint membership agreements with several states (and more coming soon). Check out our joint memberships list, and see if you can join two groups and save while you grow your career. | |
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| | Starting on August 1, you'll be able to take advantage of these opportunities for grades K–12. Charlotte Martin Foundation Grants go to programs that increase opportunities for minority youth and conserve biodiversity in a changing climate (deadline September 1). Target Field Trip Grants are awarded to schools nationwide located within 100 miles of a Target store (deadline October 1). And schools can compete in the Recycle-Bowl School Recycling Competition by tracking and reporting how much recyclable material they collect for a chance to win prizes; teachers will find educational recycling resources and activities on the competition's website (deadline October 11). See what else is happening in August and beyond on your NSTA Calendar. | |
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| | Catch up on your summer reading and plan for the next school year with help from NSTA Press. Browse our mini catalogs organized by grade levels for elementary school, middle school, and high school, and find resources tailored to your classroom needs. The catalogs provide descriptions of each book, available formats, and prices, all linked to Science Store pages where you can read sample chapters. | |
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