'Comet of the Century'?
Comet ISON, which was billed as the possible Comet of the Century, is now visible through binoculars in the predawn eastern sky. Continue reading…
Astronomy workshop covered wide range of topics
The 15th annual Astronomy Education Workshop for Nebraska high school science teachers was held Oct. 25-26 in Jorgensen Hall. There were 44 attendees and 27 people who either presented or facilitated the workshop. Continue reading…
Scientists becoming science teachers
Are you a scientist interested in becoming a science teacher? With the 14-month MAst program at UNL, this is a possibility. Continue reading…
Nominations are open for Presidential Awards for Excellence
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science (including computer science). If you know great K-6 teachers, nominate them to join this prestigious network of professionals. Continue reading…
Moving into the Future: Stakeholders present views of state's future of science
At the Fall 2012 Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science (NATS), a meeting of K-12 science education leaders gathered to discuss the future of teaching and learning science. The purpose of the meeting was to determine the direction for the future of science teaching and learning in Nebraska. Continue reading…
Wishart's 'The Last Days of the Rainbelt' recounts lost era on Great Plains
In the late 1800s, thousands of settlers flocked to the western Great Plains in search of agricultural and social promise. Within a decade, most had abandoned their settlements and fled from the region. David Wishart's new book, "The Last Days of the Rainbelt," examines why. Continue reading…
When will your city feel climate change?
A group of researchers from the University of Hawaii have crunched the numbers to find out when cities around the globe will have their climate changed by greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading…
Resource: 5 Practices for Orchestrating Task-Based Discussions in Science
Modeled after NCTM's best-selling book, "5 Practices for Orchestrating Effective Mathematics Discussions," this new book features task-based discussions in science. Continue reading…
Nature declines in kids' books
The built environment is crowding out nature in award-winning children's picture books, suggests a study led by UNL sociology professor emeritus J. Allen Williams, Jr. Continue reading…
Originally published November 13, 2013 -
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