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  • 10 Questions Your Kid's Science Teacher Wishes You Would Ask

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    10 Questions Your Kid's Science Teacher Wishes You Would Ask For the same reasons we encourage our children to be active participants in classroom discussions, parents should take advantage of opportunities to talk with teachers. Learn more about science teaching and learning in your child's classroom, whether it's…

  • 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…

  • Intellectual Disabilities

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    Intellectual Disabilities Introduction Students with intellectual disabilities are identified by exhibiting the following criteria: Sub-average intellectual ability (IQ 70 or lower) Problems in adaptive functioning Manifested before the age of 18 General Strategies Identify science role…

  • National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Courses and Pathways

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    National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Courses and Pathways Let Us Help You With Your JourneyPathways feature hand-selected programming tracks to maximize your conference experience through a curated grouping of sessions centered around a…

  • Awesome Websites and More

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    Awesome Websites and More NSTA strongly believes that parents can and should play an integral part in their child’s science education. Listed below are websites taken from the NSTA e-newsletter Scientific Principals that parents can use to find out more about science education and engage their children in fun, simple…

  • National Conference Science Education Philadelphia 2025 - STEM Showcase

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    National Conference Science Education Philadelphia 2025 - STEM Showcase Don’t miss this exciting event showcasing STEM and science-based programs, organizations, mobile labs, and local Philly attractions!Explore a variety of displays, connect with showcase presenters, enjoy tasty bites from the food…

  • How Are the Standards Different?

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    How Are the Standards Different? New Standards for a New Generation In April 2013, the science education community welcomed  Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).  The voluntary standards describe important scientific ideas and practices that all students should learn by the time they leave…

  • Grounding Practice in Research

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    Grounding Practice in Research The first set of common science standards in the United States is about 20 years old. Our understanding of the world around us has since changed, and so has our understanding of how children learn. A growing body of research is painting a very different picture of what today’s science…

  • NSTA District Professional Learning Packages

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    NSTA District Professional Learning Packages Transform Science Education at Scale with NSTAWe support districts in empowering educators and advancing student learning through custom strategies—including professional learning centered on sensemaking, leadership development, and the implementation of…

  • Behavioral Disorders

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    Behavioral Disorders Behavioral disorders also known as conduct disorders are one of the most common forms of disability among children and young adults and is the most frequently cited reason for referral to mental health services. The appearance of behavioral disorders is increasing dramatically in…

  • Learning Disabilities

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    Learning Disabilities A learning disability (LD) is a neurological disorder that causes difficulty in organizing information received, remembering it, and expressing it, and therefore affects a person's basic functions such as reading, writing, comprehension, and reasoning. In simple terms, a…

  • 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…

  • National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 2

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    National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 2 Full-Day WorkshopCustomizing OpenSciEd’s MaterialsGreat Materials + Teacher Brilliance = MagicPreconference • Wednesday, March 26 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will…

  • National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 5

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    National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 5 Full-Day WorkshopCreating Instructionally Supportive Assessment Tasks to Support 3D-LearningPreconference • Wednesday, March 26 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will receive...Breakfast and Lunch GA4ViewItem(…

  • 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…

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