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NSTA’s peer-reviewed journal for elementary teachers

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There’s more to teaching science and literacy than using trade books effectively in the classroom. From connection charts to rubrics for assessing science journal entries and more, this issue highlights some of the creative tools your colleagues are using to inform their teaching and help their students develop richer skill sets in both science and literacy.

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The journal archive currently extends back through 2003. We are in the process of adding data for earlier issues. You can still use the old archive at www.nsta.org/SCarchives, which contains articles from September 1996 on.

Resources and Opportunities

Guidelines for Classroom Safety

This four-page document should be given to students at the beginning of the school year to help them understand their role in ensuring a safe and productive science experience.

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Reward Yourself!

You could win a trip to the NSTA National Conference on Science Education. Apply for NSTA Teacher Awards to showcase your hard work! At the elementary level, Delta Education, SeaWorld, Shell, Vernier, and Zula sponsor awards. In addition, the Sylvia Shugrue Award, the new Aerospace Award, and the Maitland P. Simmons scholarships have niches for the elementary science educator.

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Early Years Blog

The Early Years Blog offers resources and conversation on PreK to 2 science. Topic areas include Activity Ideas, Classroom Management, Integrating Science, and more!

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NSTA Recommends®

Our panel of top-flight teachers and other outstanding science educators has designated the best available supplements for your science teaching.

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12

Since 1973, NSTA and the Children's Book Council have compiled a yearly list of outstanding children's science trade books. The results from 1996 on are available online.

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Events

  • 11/20/2008 - 11/22/2008
    NSTA Fall Conference in Portland  More »
  • 11/21/2008 - 11/21/2008
    Space Weather, the Sun and Light Online Workshop  More »
  • 11/21/2008 - 11/21/2008
    USGBC Educators Summit  More »
  • 11/22/2008 - 6/6/2009
    The Banana Slug String Band's Science Sing-alongs  More »

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