[CESElist] NSTA links of interest

[olds at unavco.org]

Hello Everyone,
Hope your travels went well. In this morning's NSTA Express there are 
two topics of interest - particularly for the House testimony coming up.

First, NSTA has a position statement on lab science: "The Integral Role 
of Laboratory Investigations in Science Instruction" : 
http://www.nsta.org/positionstatement&psid=16
It is discipline neutral and describes what a good lab experience is and 
a little on why students need these experiences.

Also, NSTA is developing 'anchor concepts' to help identify a smaller 
set of core science concepts for students to learn. More information is 
provided in Education Week: 
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2007/02/26/25nsta.h26.html

The most recent NSTA Express is: 
http://science.nsta.org/nstaexpress/nstaexpress_2007_03_05.htm

And finally, I've posted a few moon shots from the end of the lunar 
eclipse on Saturday evening. It was a beautiful grisp night: 
http://terraunbound.smugmug.com/gallery/2550602

Looking forward to working you with all in the future!
Shelley

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Shelley Olds
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