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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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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 25, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Pre-K Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Administration Astronomy Citizen Science Climate Change Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans News Physics Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

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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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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 18, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Chemistry Disabilities Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Literacy News NGSS Physical Science Professional Learning Safety Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

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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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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 13, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Preschool Climate Change Climate Science Computer Science Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy Mathematics News Phenomena Physical Science Professional Learning Robotics STEM Teaching Strategies

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Open-Ended Engineering at Family STEM Events

By Derek Butterton

Elementary Informal Education Engineering Science and Engineering Practices STEM

Web Seminar

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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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 30, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Astronomy Biology Chemistry Climate Change Climate Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science General Science Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics News Physical Science Physics Professional Learning Research STEM Teaching Strategies

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Social Emotional Learning and STEM

By Beth Murphy

Informal Education