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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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Transitioning from Partial to Total Understanding

By Jesse Wilcox, Carly Troyna, William Lange, Katharyn Gray, and Cassidy Leadley

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Phenomena

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What, Graphing Can Be Fun and Engaging This Year?!

By Kristin Hunter-Thomson

Middle School Interdisciplinary Teaching Strategies

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Making the Most of the Upcoming Solar Eclipse Double-Header October 14, 2023, and April 8, 2024

By Andrew Fraknoi and Dennis Schatz

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Phenomena

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Preparing for the Great American Eclipse of 2024

By Kurtz Miller

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Phenomena

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Hurrah for Teachable Moments

By Dennis Schatz

Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Phenomena

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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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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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Science Instructional Space Safety During Summer Recess

By Ken Roy

Middle School High School Safety

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How does eating beef affect climate change?

Middle School Is Lesson Plan

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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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