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  • Guidelines for Authors: Science Scope

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    Guidelines for Authors: Science Scope About Science Scope Science Scope is an award-winning, peer-reviewed, practitioners' journal for grade 6–8 teachers, university faculty responsible for teacher preparation, and state and district science supervisors and leaders. Science…

  • Science Resources for Parents

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    Science Resources for Parents Check out these great science activities for K-12 students and their families and resources for teaching science Elementary (K–5) Middle level (6–9) High school (9–12)   Support your child’s science learning at home…

  • CSL Submission Guidelines

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    CSL Submission Guidelines The primary audience of Connected Science Learning is STEM learning professionals, especially practitioners with responsibility for program development, in both in-school and out-of-school science learning environments (ranging from schools to museums, afterschool programs,…

  • Scope on Safety: STEM: A question of safety.

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    This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the growth of STEM lessons and the need to address hazard recognition and safety training relative to the use of hand and power…

  • Call for Papers: Science and Children

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    Call for Papers: Science and Children Upcoming ThemesMarch/April 2027- Kitchen ScienceDeadline: June 1, 2026The kitchen can serve as a learning laboratory, sparking ideas and questions in both children and adults. Simply making a meal can spark wonderings about nutrition,…

  • NSTA Conference Reviewers

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    NSTA Conference Reviewers Thank you for your support of NSTA Conferences.We appreciate your willingness to provide your expertise in reviewing proposals.  Current Status  Call for ProposalsProposal…

  • Sensory Integration Challenges

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    Sensory Integration Challenges Sensory Integration Disorder is a condition that exists when sensory signals don't get organized into appropriate responses. Pioneering occupational therapist and neuroscientist A. Jean Ayres, PhD, likened SPD to a neurological "traffic jam" that prevents certain parts…

  • Science Education Checklist

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    Science Education Checklist “What Should I Look for in the Science Program in My Child's School?” A Guide for Parents developed by SciMathMN Parents often ask, What can I do to support good science education? One of the most helpful things parents can do is support not only their student, but also the schools and…

  • Bookstore FAQs

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    Bookstore FAQs MembersI'm an NSTA member—do I get a discount?Absolutely—20% off NSTA Press books and co-publications (items with stock numbers beginning with PB or PA) and 10% on other titles.Not a member? Visit www.nsta.org/membership to learn more.Payments & DiscountsI will be sending a…

  • Reading and Organizational Challenges

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    Reading and Organizational Challenges Reading Disabilities Reading disabilities are among the most common and far reaching disabilities.  If a child has difficulty reading they are unable to access most of the information presented in school and in addition they are usually very reluctant learners…

  • Shell Science Teaching Award 2025 Winners

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    Shell Science Teaching Award 2025 Winners      Melissa CollinsElementary Science TeacherJohn P. Freeman Elementary SchoolMemphis, TNMelissa Collins’s philosophy is centered around preparing young minds to…

  • National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Professional Learning Institute 3

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    National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Professional Learning Institute 3 Full-Day WorkshopIncorporating Meaningful Computational Thinking in the Middle School Science ClassroomPreconference • Wednesday, November 12 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will receive...Breakfast and Lunch…

  • Eye Protection and Safer Practices FAQ

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    Eye Protection and Safer Practices FAQ What is My Obligation? Science teachers are obligated to provide students with the safest and most appropriate eye protection for the task that they are being asked to perform. School boards as the employer are required to purchase and teachers as employees to…

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