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SCIENCE FOR ALLStudents are always interested in the world around them, but many face challenges that can inhibit learning about their world. Whether students' challenges are physical, economic, or language-related, your challenge is to ensure that all of your students have access to science. In this issue, learn about some of the resources available to help you meet that challenge. Read what NSTA President Anne Tweed has to say about gender equity in an NSTA Reports article (http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-03/scienceforall.htm). Science for All in the News Article summaries provided by the NSTA WebNews Digest (Visit http://www.nsta.org/mainnews for nationwide news for science educators). Whether they're on targeting females and minorities or improving the access to or distribution of information, this month’s news stories offer ideas on how science can be made available to all students. Visit http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-03/news_stories_high.htm to learn more. Science for All on the Net In this month's high school journal, The Science Teacher, NSTA members can read "Field Ecology in a Cultural Context." The link to that article is: http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=50284 NSTA Position Statements NSTA has developed position statements that directly relate to the issue of Science for All. Science/Technology/Society: A New Effort for Providing Appropriate Science for All http://www.nsta.org/positionstatement&psid=34 Gender Equity in Science Education http://www.nsta.org/positionstatement&psid=37 NSTA Articles on Science for All The following NSTA journal articles provide examples of how science educators have worked to make science for all a reality. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-03/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 for All. Click here for recommended titles: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-03/books_high.htm To read about the newest titles available from NSTA press, visit: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-03/newbookshigh.htm To receive the latest NSTA Catalog for your specific grade level, visit: http://ecommerce.nsta.org/catalog_signup 2005 NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books Teachers who use science trade books in the classroom can now see which books have been selected for the 2005 NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 list. Click below to see the books selected as the best of the year for their accurate science content and outstanding presentation: http://www.nsta.org/main/news/stories/science_teacher.php?category_ID=88&news_story_ID=50292 Professional Development In the article Thinking of Each and Every One, one teacher explains how she learned about equity from her students (Eisenhower National Clearinghouse). Click here to read more: http://www.enc.org/professional/learn/equity/context Global Science Teaching The Bigger Picture—U.S. Education in a Global Context (Education Week) Iris Rothberg's commentary compares how the United States addresses the challenges of education to the approaches of many other countries. Although all countries struggle with many of the same issues, our solutions are as varied as our cultures. http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2005/02/09/22rotberg.h24.html NSTA's International Activities for Dallas Convention Whether you're traveling from just across the border in Mexico or halfway around the world from China, NSTA has something for our international constituents attending this year's national convention. For information on the international activities NSTA is offering in Dallas from March 31 to April 3, visit http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-03/intlhigh.htm. NSTA Opportunities Writing for NSTA's Journals Thinking about writing an article for one of NSTA’s
journals? Before you get started, please review the valuable http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-03/www.pdf Call for Papers The Science Teacher (Grades 9–12) has issued a Call for Papers on specific topics. Click here to find out more: Next Month's Theme: Successful Community Collaborations
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