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NOBEL SCIENCEUnderstatement: Winning a Nobel Prize in science is no easy task. But it can be a life-changing honor. Scientists who are awarded the Nobel Prize receive worldwide recognition, plus funds to carry on their work. In 1896, Alfred B. Nobel, a Swedish chemist and engineer, left nine million dollars in his will to establish the Nobel Prizes. The prizes are awarded annually without regard to nationality in six areas including chemistry and physics. They are awarded to "those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind." This year's winners will receive their prizes on December 10. Encourage your students to be the best and brightest by checking
out the following resources! Enjoy! Nobel Science in the News Article summaries provided by the NSTA WebNews Service. Whether it's discovering how materials enter or leave cells in the body or helping to explain strange behavior in matter, scientists never know what kind of research will result in a Nobel prize. Read two articles from MSNBC and Scientific American that explain these discoveries and the scientists behind them. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-12/news_stories_middle.htm Nobel Science on the Net SciLinks® is a web-based service from NSTA that provides online content chosen for printed articles and books. It does so through keywords; the keyword for this month is: Scientists' Biographies: http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=9263565511221033 For a complete list of previous winners as well as a history on the Nobel prizes, click here: http://www.factmonster.com/spot/99nobel1.html NSTA Article on Nobel Science In "From Galileo to Snowflake Bentley," the authors create new possibilities for using award-winning literature to teach science. Paired texts, or two texts that are related conceptually, are used to integrate science and literacy standards. Literature clusters that address inquiry, biographies of scientists, and commentary about being a scientist are suggested. Click here to read more: http://www.nsta.org/gateway&p=ss0209_10 Books, Books, BooksClick here to view the list of new books from NSTA Press: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-12/newbooksmiddle.htm Professional Development The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is in its second year. As the most ambitious federal effort to raise achievement in public schools in decades, it is one of the most complicated education laws passed by Congress. Consequently, many myths and misperceptions surround NCLB. Washington Post reporter Jay Mathews outlines ten frequently heard myths about the law. Click here to read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23818-2003Nov10.html NSTA Opportunities 'Tis the Season to Shop As holiday shopping kicks into high gear, don’t forget about
the science teacher on your gift list, even if it Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-12/www.pdf Online Career Center Are you looking for a challenging new job or career change? Or
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all your career-related goals. Click here to learn more: Write for NSTA's Journals NSTA members want to read about your teaching experiences. To find out more, visit: Science Scope (Grades 5–8) http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-12/scope.htm Next Month's Theme: Interdisciplinary Science If your colleagues would like to subscribe to Science Class, please direct them to: http://www.nsta.org/newsletters. If you have a text-only browser or are having any difficulties with our links, please visit http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-12/member_middle.htm. THE FINE PRINTThis
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