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Science 2.0: Help Students Become Global Collaborators
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One day Jared was teaching about the boiling points of common liquids. The year was 1999, and students had to take his word for it when he said those points would vary slightly in the mountains of Nepal versus coastal…
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3 Key Ingredients for Successful STEM Implementation: Trust, Collaboration, and Innovative Thinking
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A recent Education Week blog post entitled “STEM Reforms in Needy Schools Eroded Quickly” painted a disappointing picture of STEM education reform. In this post, part 2 of a 2-part series* from the National Science…
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Citizen Science: Engaging Students Through Public Collaboration in Scientific Research
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Too often, students think of science as a static collection of facts rather than an ongoing process of discovery in which they can play a part. Citizen science offer opportunities for students to engage in authentic…
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I first encountered the KLEWS teaching strategy in an article in Science and Children (NSTA 2015), “KLEWS to Explanation-Building in Science.” I shared the article and modeled the strategy with teachers who wanted to…
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A recent Education Week blog post touts the importance of cultivating curiosity in children. Science teachers do that every day, and one of the things NSTA members frequently do is share their ideas about how to nurture…
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Call for Papers: Science and Children
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Call for Papers: Science and Children Upcoming ThemesSeptember/October 2026: What Is Science? (Deadline: December 1, 2025)Science is so much more than just facts and experiments—it is a way of thinking, questioning, and making sense of the world. But how do we help young learners…
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Treasurer Search NSTA Is Conducting a Search for a Treasurer.Founded in 1944 (as the National Science Teachers Association), the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is the largest organization in the world committed to transforming science education to benefit all through professional…
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Advocacy We are the organization we are today because of the expertise, passion, and commitment of our members.Your voice matters—and your involvement shapes the future of science education. NSTA’s federal and state…
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CSL Call for Contributions The editors of Connected Science Learning encourage you to submit a manuscript on any topic related to bridging in-school and out-of-school STEM learning. Although each issue is organized around a theme, your manuscript does not have to be related to a specific theme and…
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CSL Contribution Review Form Dear reviewer: Thank you for agreeing to review a contribution submitted to Connected Science Learning. We use a double-blind review process, where the contribution authors are not explicitly revealed to reviewers, and reviewers are not revealed to authors. We ask that you complete your…
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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, media and technology…
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Safety Resources for Elementary Schools
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Safety Resources for Elementary Schools American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) Call the Poison Control Help line at 1-800-222-1222 or visit PoisonHelp.org. American Chemical Society (ACS) Safety in the Elementary (K–6) Classroom (PDF) Milli's Safety Tips for Children (PDF) Council of State…
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