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I was recently reading the June 30, 2025 blog posting on the National Science Teachers Association website. 

The blog was posted by Ken Roy and the title of his blog post was “Dealing with Chemical Waste in the Science Instructional Space.”

Unattended hazardous chemical waste can be unsafe, and at times, dangerous.  In Ken’s blog posting, he shares 10 key factors to con...

I was recently reading the June 20, 2025 blog posting on the National Science Teachers Association website. 

The blog was posted by Susan Deemer and the title of her blog post was “Why Teaching Science to Girls Now is More Important Than Ever.”

Susan said that the longer she teaches, the more she realizes that cultivating a scientific mindset is the most important thing...

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 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  She wrote an article entitled, “‘Logistics Engineer Ron Charest.”

Logistics engineers typically work on supply chains, which encompass all of the steps r...

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 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.  He wrote an article entitled, “‘What Would Be An Activity That Involves Both Learning and Play?.”

A nature scavenger hunt can encourage exploration, observatio...

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 issue of “Science and Children”, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.

In this issue, I read the section, “The Poetry of Science” written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater.  She wrote an article entitled, “‘Out of the Box Summer.”

As we enter, “Summer Vacation Time,” it is helpful to provide students with some cre...

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 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 Barret-Zahn.  She wrote an article entitled, “‘Prioritizing Play.”

We can’t turn every lesson into an open-ended discovery session.  But where can discovery, creati...

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 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.  She wrote an article entitled, “‘Participate in Pollinator Science This Season with Bumble Bee Watch.”

Spring and summer serve as a rewarding time for students to su...

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 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 Patti McGinnis.  She wrote an article entitled, “‘The Power of a Passionate Teacher.”

Passionate teachers inspire their students to learn, they create collaborative learning environments wher...

I was recently reading the May - June 2025 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 Brooke A. Whitworth.  She wrote an article entitled, “‘Fostering Innovation, Creativity, and Curiosity in Science Education.”

In this article, Brooke shared many practical s...

I was recently reading the March - April 2025 issue of “The Science & Children”, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.  In this issue, I read the section, “The Poetry of Science” written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater  She wrote an article entitled, “‘If We Stopped.”

When we imagine acting as Earth’s stewards, we often focus on what we can DO, but in this poem, the author c...

I was recently reading the March - April 2025 issue of “The Science Teacher”, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.

In this issue, I read the section, “Right to the Source,” written by Jessica Fries-Gaither  She wrote an article entitled, “‘The 1900 Christmas Bird Census: Introducing a New Annual Tradition and Citizen Science Project.

This “histori...

I was recently reading the March - April 2025 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  She wrote an article entitled, “‘Human Impacts.

As Earth Day 2025 approaches, we must ask: What kind of world are we leaving behind?  Will we cont...

I was recently reading the March - April 2025 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.  He wrote an article entitled, “‘Water Bound: Part I”

Space missions that search for water are important because they could add to our understanding of the orig...

I was recently reading the March - April 2025 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.  She wrote an article entitled, “‘Water’ Are You Waiting For?  Dive Into Action With the EarthEcho Water Challenge.”

The EarthEcho Water Challenge engages student...

I was recently reading the March - April 2025 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.  She wrote an article entitled, “Water: Earth’s Most Vital Resource.”

Oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, and groundwater are all part of a dynamic system ...

K12Science Podcast:  Aurorasaurus

I was recently reading the January - February 2025 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.  She wrote an article entitled, “Illuminating the Northern Lights with Aurorasaurus.”

Aurorasaurus inv...

I was recently reading the January - February 2025 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.  She wrote an article entitled, “Helping Students Make Sense.”

Creating a classroom in which the emphasis shifts the learner role from “learning ab...

I was recently reading the December 9, 2024 issue of “Smithsonian” magazine.

In this issue, I read an article entitles, “The Ten Best Science Books of 2024,” written by Joe Spring, Riley Black, Shi En Kim, Dan Falk, Christian Elliott, and Benjamin Cassidy.

The book review that I enjoyed the most was “Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold On to What Matters,”...

I was recently reading the November/December 2024 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, “Q: What’s a Good Way of Explaining Ecosystems?” 

An ecosystem is like a big neighborhood where plants, animals, and even t...