H i g h S c h o o l E d i t i o n
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SCIENCE FOR ALLNSTA’s mission is clearly stated: “…to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.” The reality, however, is that achievement gaps have been identified not only with respect to race and ethnicity, but also regarding gender, limited-English-language ability, socioeconomic status, and learning differences. As Steve Metz, field editor of The Science Teacher, concludes in this month's issue, "A rising tide lifts all boats, and improving our schools will benefit all students, minority and nonminority, rich and poor, mainstream and nonmainstream learners alike. Existing gaps in achievement and access to qualified teachers damage our schools and our nation. Our goal must be for all students to achieve science literacy. Science is for all." In this issue of Science Class, learn about some of the resources available to help you meet the challenges at hand. Science for All in the News Article summaries provided by the NSTA WebNews Digest (Visit http://www.nsta.org/mainnews for national news for science educators.) A Different Way of Seeing Things (The Monroe Times) A hands-on workshop enables students to learn what it is like to live with a disability. http://www.themonroetimes.com/m0212pal.htm Science for All on the Web In this month's high school-level journal, The Science Teacher, NSTA members can read "Teaching Science to Students With Learning Differences" at http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=53487. To read the entire Editor's Corner, visit http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=53494. For the complete The Science Teacher March 2007 Illustrated Table of Contents, visit http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=53498. SciLinks® is a web-based service from NSTA that provides online content chosen to augment printed articles and books. It does so through keywords; the keyword for this issue is Student Equity: http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=92635699103310771011 NSTA Journal Articles on Science for All Several articles from the NSTA journal archives stress the benefits of a classroom in which all students can learn science. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2007-03/high_school.htm Books, Books, Books To read about Science for All, visit http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2007-03/books_high.htm. Click here for the newest titles from NSTA Press: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2007-03/newbookshigh.htm To receive the latest NSTA catalog for your specific grade level, visit http://ecommerce.nsta.org/catalog_signup Professional Development NSTA Symposia The following NSTA Symposia will take place at the National Conference on Science Education in St. Louis, Missouri, March 29 – April 1, 2007: Impact
of Polar Climate Change on Living Systems, presented
by NSF, NASA, and NOAA Visit http://institute.nsta.org/default.asp
for registration information.
Global Science Teaching Out-of-Touch Teachers Hobble Science Studies A recent story in the Sydney Morning Herald reports "An aging workforce and rapid advances in technology could have a serious impact on the quality of science teaching, an analysis commissioned by the [Australian] Federal Government warns. The study concludes: 'It is probable that a significant proportion of science teachers may be out of touch with contemporary science and also lack the skills to change their teaching to meet new challenges.'" Click here to read more: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/outoftouch-teachers-hobble-science-studies/2007/03/04/1172943275712.html Next Month's Theme: Community Collaborations If your colleagues would like to subscribe
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