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Science teachers face an incredible challenging task of combining research on how students learn best, the three dimensions of the Science Education Frameworks that in themselves are complicated to understand, and instructional sequences that lead to...

By Patrick Brown, Page Keeley

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Archive: Science Update: Mission: Iconic Reefs, Bringing Science and Community Together for Coral Reefs, November 16, 2023

Lindsey Crews, Science and Outreach Coordinator for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, will share information about an ambitious restoration plan, known as Mission: Iconic Reefs, that leverages cutting-edge science, innovative public-privat...

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Teacher Tip Tuesday: Preparing to Present at NSTA Conferences (All Session Types), September 12, 2023

The conference is almost here! It's time to prepare your presentation. During this web seminar, we will be outlining how to create a successful presentation at NSTA’s National Conference.  ...

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Reviewing a Proposal for NSTA Conferences, May 2, 2023

During this web seminar, the conference team will guide you through the process of reviewing and giving feedback, ensuring you have all the tools you need to provide a strong evaluation for each proposal.  ...

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Submitting a Successful Proposal to Present at NSTA’s National Conference, April 4, 2023

Are you planning to submit a session, poster, or workshop proposal for educator sessions at the National Conference on Science Education? NSTA conferences offer valuable experiences that place the needs of educators front and center, providing an inv...

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Archive: Science Update: Observing Hurricanes with Ocean Drones, June 8, 2023

Advancing our understanding of hurricanes and improving forecasts require measurements from the most violent parts of the storms, where ships and aircraft cannot safely travel. The ocean-atmosphere interface within a hurricane is difficult to measure...

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Using Open-World Games to Support Inclusive Approaches to Computational Thinking

By Dorothy Bennett, Cornelia Brunner, Nicholas Hartmann, and Stephen Uzzo

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