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Archive: Safe Solar Eclipse Viewing Techniques and What School Administrators Need to Know, September 14, 2023

While many people think they need solar-viewing glasses to safely observe an eclipse, there are MANY safe alternatives.  This web seminar will demonstrate easy and practical ways to view the upcoming solar eclipses taking place on October 14, 20...

Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science STEM

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Integrated Outdoor and Classroom Science Experiences to Support Civic Engagement Among Middle and High School Students

By Missy Holzer, Jessica Monaghan, and Kathleen M. Browne

Middle School High School Informal Education Environmental Science Lesson Plans STEM

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Innovative Technology Enhances Outdoor Learning Experiences With Playground Physics

By Michaela Labriole, Judith Hutton, Laycca Umer, and Kate Maschak

Middle School Informal Education Instructional Materials Physics STEM Technology

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The Power of Place and Context

By Beth Murphy

Informal Education STEM

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Monitoring Microplastics in Surface Water—A Pacing Guide for Grades 5–12

By Tracy Ostrom, Matthew Ferner, Alessandra Sutti, Stuart Robottom, and Sandro Sutti

Middle School High School Informal Education Climate Change Environmental Science Inquiry Phenomena STEM

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STEM Education Outreach Involving School-Industry-University Partnerships for Scalable and Sustainable Impact

By Maeve Liston

Elementary Informal Education Interdisciplinary Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM

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Implementing SEL in STEM—Challenges and Opportunities

By Megan Bettis

Informal Education General Science Interdisciplinary Research STEM

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Open-Ended Engineering at Family STEM Events

By Derek Butterton

Elementary Informal Education Engineering Science and Engineering Practices STEM

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Archive: Science Update: The Science of Oil Spill Response and Cleanup, September 28, 2023

Major oil spills are rare, but thousands of spills occur each year where oil or chemicals are released into the environment due to accidents or natural disasters. Spills into our coastal waters can harm people and the environment and cause substantia...

Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education Biology Chemistry Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Robotics STEM

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Social Emotional Learning and STEM

By Beth Murphy

Informal Education

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Reflecting on STEM Classroom Experiences: The Power of an Observation Tool with an Integrated STEM/SED Lens

By Virginia Andrews, Victoria Oliveira, Patricia J. Allen, Drew H. Gitomer, and Gil G. Noam

Middle School Informal Education Equity Professional Learning Research STEM Teaching Strategies

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Beyond Doom and Gloom: Teaching Climate Change to Foster Empowerment

By Alicia Christensen, Courtney Welton-Mitchell, Anne U. Gold, Leah James, and Lian Zeitz

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Climate Change

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Archive: Science Update: Do NASA Science LIVE! July 20, 2023

July 20th is the anniversary of the 1969 Moon landing, when American astronauts became the first humans to land on the moon. To celebrate this historic event, join us as we partner with SciStarter to share 21st century space science from NASA, includ...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Aerospace Astronomy Earth & Space Science STEM

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Building Consensus for Integrated STEM and Social-Emotional Development: From Convening to Implementation

By Patricia J. Allen and Gil G. Noam

Informal Education Equity Interdisciplinary Policy Research STEM