Vista - Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement

Vista - Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement The Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement (VISTA) aims to innovate science education across Virginia.

VISTA provides professional development programs for elementary, middle, and high school teachers; science coordinators; and science education faculty. VISTA’s investigators are researching what elements best support teachers in helping students learn. The initiative is also working to build a community of practice across the Commonwealth.

"Play Weather Memory Match!" See
08/14/2025

"Play Weather Memory Match!" See

Play this fun weather card matching memory game!

"The Classroom Observation That Made Me Want to Quit Teaching" see
08/12/2025

"The Classroom Observation That Made Me Want to Quit Teaching" see

An administrator said my students were "disengaged" and yet there's more to it than that, writes a 25-year teaching veteran.

"You will love these planet-observing tips, August 2025" See
08/07/2025

"You will love these planet-observing tips, August 2025" See

Sometimes when you’re out gazing at the brightest objects in the night sky, you’re seeing the planets without knowing it. There are five planets you can view without optical aid: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. And four of them are in the morning sky in August 2025. These are the class...

"Happy Pi Day! Find ways to celebrate here" See
03/14/2025

"Happy Pi Day! Find ways to celebrate here" See

Have you heard of Pi Day? It happens every year on March 14. The numbers 3-1-4 are the first three digits of the famous mathematical constant pi, which, in case you’re wondering, is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.

"How to have the best stargazing adventure in Virginia State Parks" See
02/21/2025

"How to have the best stargazing adventure in Virginia State Parks" See

Looking for the best places to stargaze in Virginia State Parks? A good place to start is to visit one of our four state parks that are designated as International Dark Sky Parks. Let us give you tips to make it a great experience!

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