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SCIENCE AND ARTScientists and artists share an important trait; both carefully observe the world and try to make sense of it, often in original ways. Unsurprisingly, then, they also find the world a wondrous place. You can help your students develop critical observational skills by bringing art into your classroom. Foster students' curiosity and you just might lead them to deeper levels of understanding of the world around them. In this issue, read how some teachers are reaping the benefits of blending art and science in the classroom. Science and Art on the Net In this month's high school journal, The Science Teacher, NSTA members read "Earth View, Art View." The link to that article is: http://www.nsta.org/main/news/stories/science_teacher.php?news_story_ID=50082 NSTA Articles on Science and Art The following NSTA journal articles provide examples of how science and art can be combined into worthwhile interdisciplinary lessons. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-01/high_school.htm Books, Books, Books The NSTA Science Store and catalogs offer NSTA Press books and other outstanding titles for science educators. Selections for this issue are grade appropriate and were chosen for their relevance to the theme of this issue—Science and Art. Click here for recommended titles: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-01/books_high.htm To read about the newest titles available from NSTA press, visit: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-01/newbookshigh.htm To receive the latest NSTA Catalog for your specific grade level, visit: http://ecommerce.nsta.org/catalog_signup Professional Development American eighth graders—especially African American students—showed significant gains in both science and math over the last 10 years, while scores for U.S. fourth graders remained relatively flat in both subjects, says the 2003 Trends in International Math and Science Study—commonly known as TIMSS. Read the TIMSS At-A-Glance at http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-01/TIMSS_Glance.htm, the NSTA press release at http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-01/press.htm, or go to http://www.timss.org. Global Science Teaching India's Troubling Truants: Teachers (The Christian Science Monitor) This article highlights the effects of a problem in many countries—teachers who do not report to work. http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/1220/p01s03-wosc.html NSTA Opportunities The Science Teacher is looking for Good Questions! The Science Teacher, NSTA's journal for secondary
science teachers, invites teachers to submit questions for the
journal's "Ask the Experts" department. Previous questions
include, "Why does the Moon appear larger in winter?"
or "Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of its container?"
Questions can come from teachers or students. Teachers who submit
questions that are published will receive a gift certificate to
the NSTA Science Store. To submit questions, e-mail department
editor Marc Rosner at MARosner@aol.com.
Write for NSTA's Journals The Science Teacher (Grades 9–12) has issued a Call for Papers on specific topics. Click here to find out more: The NSTA Online Convention Scheduler Convention-goers can make the most of their time at the convention in Dallas with NSTA’s improved online convention scheduler. http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-01/www.pdf Next Month's Theme: Our Place in the Universe
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