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Journal Article
Undergraduate Student Perceptions of Online Teamwork Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was suddenly necessary to shift college courses online. Many instructors without experience teaching online were faced with course design decisions about how to structure their courses and support students during the ...
By Tracy Ediger, Olga Glebova, Michael Waterson, and Matthew Nusnbaum
Journal Article
Authentic assessments for an in-person or online science course for pre-service teachers
Creating authentic science assessments that engage students in conceptual understanding and provide evidence of their learning is challenging. Student-centered instruction and assessments provide an opportunity to build student agency and foster posi...
By Stefany M. Sit and Laura Zeller
Journal Article
Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) increase student engagement in scientific practices and allow students to generate novel findings. Previous studies demonstrated that CUREs are more effective at enhancing students’ motivation...
By Ginger R. Fisher, Kevin W. Floyd, and Jeffrey T. Olimpo
Journal Article
Communicating scientific findings is an accepted part of the research experience, but few science programs include explicit undergraduate curricula for developing or practicing oral science communication. Course-based undergraduate research experienc...
By E. Austin Leone and Donald P. French
Journal Article
An introductory physics course may be run like a video game, where students have an almost unlimited number of attempts to demonstrate their competencies through a sequence of zero-penalty assessments until the end of a semester. Each checkpoint is ...
By Minjoon Kouh
Web Seminar
Archive: SP24: Health DataWell: HS Life Science Instructional Materials, June 4, 2024
Health Datawell provides free lesson plans and storyline units to help high school students understand the varied roles of citizens and health scientists in protecting and promoting the health and wellness of their communities. These instructional ma...
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 14, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
Web Seminar
Did you come up with an innovative way to teach a lesson? Have you devoted your life to promoting science and the teaching of science? Did you successfully transform science teaching in your classroom? If you answered yes to any of these questions, t...
Web Seminar
Archive: Nominations – Leadership Opportunities for Members, September 19, 2024
Question…What do you think the “face of success” looks like? We think it looks like YOU volunteering your time, providing your viewpoints, and applying your experiences....
Web Seminar
Archive: Science Update: Get Ready for International Observe the Moon Night! July 11, 2024
During this seminar, the presenters will share updates on NASA's lunar science and exploration program, and Artemis missions.You’ll also discover how you can continue learning about the Moon through International Observe the Moon Night, an annual p...
Blog Post
Appreciating the Efforts of All Teachers, In School and After School
By Julie A. Luft, NSTA President 2023–2024
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 23, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 16, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 9, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
Web Seminar
Archive: Science Update: Wildfires: Science and Technology, June 13, 2024
Wildfires have become an emerging issue of natural disasters in the U.S. For example, the 2023 Hawaii Maui Island Wildfire claimed more than 100 lives and destroyed almost all buildings on the island. Recent wildfires in Texas also burned hundreds of...