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Archive: Science Teacher Compensation in a Competitive Landscape, June 4, 2025

This webinar will explore the critical policy issues it raises for state, local, and federal government policymakers. With its new statement, NSTA speaks to the issue of how our nation's schools should pay science teachers in a competitive econo...

Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education General Science

Professional Learning Unit

Co-Constructing Classroom Agreements with Students

Science is social! Norms can support a classroom community in which students and teachers actively try to make sense of the natural and built worlds....

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Equity NGSS Preservice Science Education Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Sensemaking STEM Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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Archive: Learn and Lead: Supporting Teachers in an OpenSciEd Classroom – Tools, Strategies, and Solutions, September 16, 2025

Implementing OpenSciEd transforms science teaching—but it also comes with a learning curve for educators.  Key Topics: Overview of the teacher support materials in OpenSciEd Common challenges in classroom implementation—and how ...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary OpenSciEd

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Archive: Learn and Lead - Lunch Edition: Supporting Teachers in an OpenSciEd Classroom – Tools, Strategies, and Solutions, September 16, 2025

Implementing OpenSciEd transforms science teaching—but it also comes with a learning curve for educators.  Key Topics: Overview of the teacher support materials in OpenSciEd Common challenges in classroom implementation—and how ...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary OpenSciEd

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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: A Professional Book Study for K-8 Teachers

This web seminar series, scheduled on February 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Time, offers an opportunity to K-8 teachers to learn about the use of science notebooks in the classroom....

Postsecondary Elementary Middle School Preschool General Science

Web Seminar Series

Archive: Making Sense of Meaningful STEM: A Topic Study for K-12 STEM Educators

This web seminar series, scheduled on September 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Time, offers an opportunity to develop or deepen your understanding of how phenomenon-driven, three-dimensional teaching and learning form the foundatio...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Preschool STEM Three-Dimensional Learning Sensemaking

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Archive: Your Voice, Your Impact: NSTA Nominations Information Session, September 17, 2025

This session will provide an overview of open positions, eligibility requirements, and the nominations process. Whether you're considering a leadership role now or in the future, this is your chance to explore how you can contribute to the direction ...

Preschool Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education General Science

Web Seminar

Archive: Elevate Your Story: Learn About the 2026 NSTA Teacher Awards, October 22, 2025

In this session, you'll learn about the various award categories, eligibility criteria, and the application process. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned educator, find out how to highlight your achievements and gain national recognition for yo...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School General Science

Member Web Seminar

Archive: Book Beat Live! Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry, June 23, 2025

Join the authors of Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry (MBI) for an engaging webinar as they introduce their NSTA book, which includes a collection of instructional units and resources designed to support three-dimensional learning through mo...

Postsecondary High School Chemistry

Professional Learning Unit

Scientist Circles: Fostering Student Participation and Collaboration in Class Discussions

Moving students into a circle so they can see and speak directly to each other can transform a quiet classroom into a collaborative discussion space!...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary NGSS Phenomena Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Sensemaking Teacher Preparation

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Archive: Science Update: The Dynamic Atmosphere: Extreme Weather, June 26, 2025

Extreme atmospheric events, also known as extreme weather, are unusually severe occurrences that can cause significant damage and disruption. These events can range from heat waves and cold snaps to heavy precipitation, droughts, and various storms, ...

Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Life Science STEM

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