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Preventing Science Laboratory Fires

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Kenneth Roy

Most science and STEM laboratories contain chemicals and electrical wiring that could cause smoke or fires. For this reason, the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 45 (section 6.3) standard, in accordance with NFPA 10, requires portable fire extinguishers to be … Continue reading →

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Inclusive Labs

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Gabe Kraljevic

Do you have some suggestions for how to modify a science experiment for students with physical disabilities that prevent them from doing the activities? – A., Arkansas There are many ways you can modify the experience for students with disabilities. Specific … Continue reading →

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Ed News: STEAM Approach Increases Elementary Students’ Scores In Science

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Kate Falk

This week in education news, science and technology have the power to do good; STEAM instruction from a well-trained educator can boost science achievement scores among students in high-poverty elementary schools; science is a front-burner issue for California students; S.C. … Continue reading →

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Experimenting with Labs

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Gabe Kraljevic

How can I help my students get the most out of their lab experiences? —J., Tennessee A lab that follows a step-by-step “recipe” does not challenge students to think much. Allowing them to design their own experimental procedures and identify … Continue reading →

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Testy Lab Behavior

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Gabe Kraljevic

I have a few students who test me, as well as my mentor teacher, in most directions and instructions that we give and will abuse the science materials. Any suggestions on how to address this behavior? – D., Maryland Let … Continue reading →

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Science safety

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Mary Bigelow

Ken Roy, NSTA Chief Science Safety Compliance Consultant and NSTA Safety Advisory Board Contact, has some comments based on the issue of a substitute leaving a science lab unattended, a situation described in a previous blog entry: In lieu of … Continue reading →

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How Can I Create a Safe Science Classroom?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Carole Hayward

As a physics and chemistry teacher for over 30 years, Adah Stock learned firsthand the importance of proper safety precautions in the science lab. Stock’s emphasis on safe practices paid off; she only had one small accident in the lab … Continue reading →

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Safe science (Spring 2014)

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Mary Bigelow

Questions and discussions about safety are often seen in the NSTA e-mail listserves and discussion forums. Each month, columns on safety in the science lab are featured in NSTA’s Science Scope (Scope on Safety) and The Science Teacher (Safer Science). … Continue reading →

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Lab management

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mary Bigelow

My colleague and I are early–career science teachers at a middle school. Rather than our reinventing the wheel, do you have any suggestions how to make lab days run more smoothly, especially at the beginning and end of the class? … Continue reading →

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