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Informal learning includes everyday experiences and experiences in designed settings, such as museums, zoos, and nature programs. They also include experiences in out-of-school programs, such as after-school clubs, programs, and citizen science.

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Connected Science Learning January-March 2018

Volume 1, Issue 5 STEM Learning in Environmental Settings ...

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Connected Science Learning October-December 2017

Volume 1, Issue 4 STEM Education for Early Learners ...

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Web Seminar

Web Seminar: NSTA Teacher Awards – Shining the Spotlight on New Teachers and Veteran Teachers, October 24, 2024

Join us on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about all NSTA Teacher Awards available and how to apply. Did you co...

 

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Nominations – Leadership Opportunities for Members, September 19, 2024

Join us on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about NSTA election process for new and interested members of ...

 

Web Seminar

Science Update: Get Ready for International Observe the Moon Night! July 11, 2024

Join us on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Moon and the International Observe the Moon Night. During thi...

 

Blog Post

Appreciating the Efforts of All Teachers, In School and After School
 

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 23, 2024
 

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Web Seminar, May 2, 2024

This is a collection of resources for the program titled: Science Update: Making Climate Science Matter: Expanding the Use and Reach of the Fifth Nati...

 

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 16, 2024
 

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Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice...WS4

A collection of resources linked to the Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice in Science Education, WS4. T...

 

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Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice...WS3

A collection of resources linked to the Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice in Science Education, WS3. T...

 

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Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice...WS2

A collection of resources linked to the Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice in Science Education, WS2. T...

 

Journal Article

Program Evaluation in Formal and Informal STEM Learning Environments

Evaluation Insights is a new column about program evaluation that will help readers build their capacity as program evaluators....

 

Journal Article

A Safer “Flubber” Recipe

A material commonly known as Flubber, with properties that are excellent for teaching about glaciers, has been widely used in geosciences education. Y...

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