Author Archives: Christine Royce

New Committee Members Get Ready to Contribute Their Voice and Join Dedicated NSTA Members in Service

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Christine Royce

On June 1, 2018, new committee, advisory board, and panel members begin their term of office in service to NSTA over the next three years. As they do so, I would like to welcome each of them on behalf of … Continue reading →

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The Eclipse Brings Science to Students and Society

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Christine Royce

As the darkness of totality approached, the birds grew quiet, the crickets started to chirp, and the students started to cheer. At least where I was at Hallsville Middle School in Hallsville, MO during the Solar Eclipse 2017. I need … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What You Do Not Know?

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Christine Royce

The recent report by the Pew Research Center was titled “A Look at What the Public Knows and Does Not Know About Science” and according to their website found “….. that most Americans can answer basic questions about several scientific … Continue reading →

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Are Your Students Pretenders in a Digital World?

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Christine Royce

The Pretender was a television show many years ago just before the 21st century arrived where the main character Jarod took on new roles each and every week that required him to master any task required for that job. He … Continue reading →

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Building Team Science

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Christine Royce

Team building is something that any sports team undertakes; business teams participate in; as well as other professional areas focus on.  The purpose of team building is to bring individuals together to develop interactions that enhance or increase the effectiveness … Continue reading →

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Name Your Resource

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Christine Royce

Just about four years ago, A Framework for K-12 Science Education appeared on the scene, and just over two years ago the Next General Science Standards were published and released.  Since that time, there has been much effort put into … Continue reading →

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Discover the NGSS: A New Portal to Exploring and Understanding

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Christine Royce

The movie The Never Ending Story captivated me as a kid. A young child borrowed an old book from a bookstore and stowed away in his school’s attic rather than going to class. From the moment the child opened the book, … Continue reading →

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Destination Science

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Christine Royce

There’s a cartoon making its way around the internet – the standard outlets – Facebook, Pinterest etc. that highlights what “normal people see on vacation” and how “scientists view their vacation.”  It has scientific subtitles for all natural objects in … Continue reading →

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How Do You Captivate with Current Events?

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Christine Royce

Today is March 22nd which can mean a variety of things to a variety of people.  It’s close to the beginning of spring this year; it’s in the middle of March madness, and it is also World Water Day.  According … Continue reading →

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What would YOUR End of the Year Recommendation (Resolution) be to the Business Community?

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Christine Royce

In 2007, Rising Above the Gathering Storm:  Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future (RAGS) was released from the National Academies Press and heralded the need for improved performance in producing a STEM prepared workforce for the future  … Continue reading →

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