


| "Teaching Science Everyday in Every Grade!" |
| Nevada State Science Teacher Association |
| What's New?! |
| Join NOW! The above link will download our most current application - Please print and send your application and $5.00 to: Dr. Richard Vineyard Dept of Education NV 700 E. 5th Street Carson City NV 89701 rvineyard@doe.nv.gov Or Just use PayPal |
Save the DATE! November 16, 2013 Annual STEM Conference Make sure you have the latest information and updates by joining the NSSTA today! Nevada has a new website where you can get the latest information regarding Nevada's Adoption of New Science Standards. Sign up and receive up to date information at http://www.nevadangse.net/ New Lecture Series from University of California, Davis July 17, 2013 Dramatic Changes in Science Education or Why Can’t We Teach Science Like They Teach Math & English Speaker: Dr. Rick Pomeroy, UC Davis School of Education and President California Science Teachers Association. For additional information, visit http://terc.ucdavis.edu/calendar/ The Nevada GEMS Site would like to make sure teachers have the latest information about how to check out a GEMS kit as they are finishing out the year and want to include additional science or summer enrichment activities. Many of the kits meet the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Check out the 3D periodic table! Though out modern history people have been trying to construct a better periodic table. This is just one of many versions. Join K-16 science educators for an extraordinary professional opportunity to visit China (Beijing, Xi'an, and Kunming) this Fall. Page Keeley, Past President of NSTA invites K-12, university, and informal science educators to join the 2013 Science Education Delegation to China. The delegation, volunteer-led by Page Keeley, will participate in a number of unique opportunities, including exchanging ideas with science educators in China; visits to K-12 classrooms, universities, and museums; and cultural activities that highlight the unique history and natural wonders of China, including the Stone Forest in Kunming and visits with the ethnic minorities. You can find more information about the program content and itinerary at www. peopletopeople.com/pagekeeley. There is also a guest itinerary for family or friends accompanying a delegate. If you would like more information about the program or a formal letter of invitation to obtain funding or release time for professional travel, please feel free to contact Page Keeley at pagekeeley@gmail.com. . |
