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How I Teach Science in Three 25 Minute Sessions
I have a passion for science. However, even with my dedication to my favorite subject, I find it difficult to find the time to teach science at the elementary level with a mountain of subjects piled on my desk.
San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research: Home of Teacher Workshops in Conservation Science
When you hear about the World Famous San Diego Zoo, what comes to mind? Most people think of a beautiful facility that supports wildlife conservation around the globe. World-class professional development programs for formal and informal educators…
A Remedy for the “Opportunity Myth”: Bringing the NGSS Progressions to Life with TK-12 Teacher Collaboration
“So my students used bromothymol blue as an indicator to investigate cellular respiration and photosynthesis,” the 9th grade Biology teacher proudly explained.
Region 3 Update
Region 3 update. As the school year gets well underway throughout our region, and classroom instruction and coaching are into the fall groove, it is time to think about attending some professional development!
Region 4 Update
Although school is back in session, and it is September, it is impossible to say that summer is over when the temperature is still in the 100s here in the southern California desert!
New School Year, New Science Opportunities
As teachers, we often finish the year saying, “Why didn’t I…?,” or “I wish I would have.” Then we begin the school year with “This year I am going to….” Well, here is my “I am going to…!”I am going to teach more science than I did last year!
CA Green Ribbon Schools Award Honors Environmental Science in California Schools
Green schools engage kids to understand and act on environmental issues in high-quality learning environments that support the whole child.
2019 Award Winners Announced
Each year, the California Science Teacher Association’s Awards Committee has the honor of selecting the year’s Award winners from a slate of talented candidates. CSTA’s awards program solicits award nominations from the CSTA membership and the Board…
High School NGSS- “Where’s My Curriculum?”
At long last, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) curriculum is finally here! The state has approved 29 instructional materials for use in K-8. The list can be found here. But wait a minute, those are all K-8, what about high school?