A Science Teacher Will Be at Next Week's NASA Mission Launch
A middle school science teacher from Pittsburgh will be at a mission launch this week, after going to a NASA space educator program.
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May 16, 2016
McDonald's-Diet Teacher Ceases Nutrition Talks at Schools
McDonald's brand ambassador, a former teacher who has lost weight on a McDonald's-only diet, had traveled to middle and high schools for a year to talk about the power of choice when making nutrition decisions.
January 28, 2016
Challenger's Legacy: Many of Christa McAuliffe's Students Are Now Teachers
Both of McAuliffe's children are now teachers as well.
November 06, 2015
Can You Explain Sound to a 5th Grader?
Now in its fifth year, the Flame Challenge dares scientists to explain the concept of sound to young students.
June 05, 2015
Meet 'Lincoln,' the White House Hawk Named by N.H. 4th Grade Class
In March, a New Hampshire class failed to get the red-tailed hawk named as their state raptor. But naming the president's new pet is a nice victory.
March 24, 2015
White House Events Make a Point on Science Teaching
Educators often praise the power of modeling in teaching, as in life. We talk about role models for a reason. So consider this question: What would it mean for students if the President of the United States chose not to accept science?
February 05, 2015
Bringing Black History Month to STEM Classes
Black History Month gives science and math teachers an opportunity to focus on black STEM leaders who are often overlooked and underrecognized.
January 22, 2015
'State of STEM' Event Focuses on Women in Science
A group of high-profile scientists spoke with students at the State of STEM event, encouraging young women in particular to pursue STEM careers.
December 02, 2014
Alan Alda Wonders: Can You Explain Sleep to a 6th Grader?
For its fourth annual Flame Challenge, the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is daring scientists to explain a particularly tricky subject.
November 12, 2014
'Interstellar' Lesson Plans Aim to Bring Science Fiction Into Classrooms
Following the release of new movie "Interstellar," Paramount Pictures has teamed up with Google Play for Education to create a set of free math, science, and arts and literature lesson plans based on the film.
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