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  • How to Read the Next Generation Science Standards

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    How to Read the Next Generation Science Standards The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are distinct from prior science standards in three essential ways. 1) Performance. Prior standards documents listed what students should “know” or “understand.” These ideas needed to be translated into performances that could…

  • 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…

  • My Resource List of Ecosystem Partners

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    My Resource List of Ecosystem Partners   Teacher Conference/Resources/Grant Opportunities  Student Conference/Resources  Engineering Hackathon Volunteers  Student Competitions Northrop Grumman x x x x Chevron…

  • 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…

  • Mailing Lists

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    Direct Mail ListsDo you have a science-related product and/or service? Reach your target market easily with NSTA.Key reasons to rent a postal mailing list:Generate highly qualified leadsDrive sales for products,…

  • Leading the Implementation of High Quality Instructional Materials to Enact Standards

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    High-quality instructional materials (HQIM) designed for next generation science can make a difference in the quality of equitable science teaching and learning throughout the educational system and for all learners (i.…

  • Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12

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    Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 Explore This Year’s List of Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12NSTA, in conjunction with the Children’s Book Council, is pleased to announce the list of Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students. Representing the best science trade books…

  • NSTA Board and Council

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    NSTA Board and Council Meet the NSTA leadership » Board of Directors E-mail: boardofdirectors@nsta.org NSTA Presidents President Elizabeth Mulkerrin Omaha's…

  • Safety and School Science Instruction

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  • NSTA Engage Fall20 Schedule at a Glance

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    NSTA Engage Fall20 Schedule at a Glance Friday, November 13 4:00-4:05 PM EST Welcome from NSTA President Beth Allan 4:05-4:50 PM EST Concurrent Sessions Live Demos by Marketplace Partners 4:50-5:35 PM EST Marketplace Partner Workshops 5:35-5:45 PM…

  • National Conference Science Education Minneapolis 2025 - STEM Showcase

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    National Conference Science Education Minneapolis 2025 - STEM Showcase Aeon for Ocean https://www.aeonforocean.org/Aeon for Ocean is a Minnesota-based nonprofit that educates inland communities, especially kids, about ocean conservation and marine life through engaging programs ranging from…

  • National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 5

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    National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 5 Full-Day WorkshopStories that Spark Science: Harnessing NSTA Kids™ and Award-Winning Children’s BooksPreconference • Wednesday, April 15 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will receive breakfast and lunch…

  • Do all of the high altitude populations have the same mutation?

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  • NSTA Professional Learning

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    NSTA Professional Learning Science Education is Evolving — NSTA is With You Every Step of the Way.Through dynamic workshops, expert coaching, and flexible courses, we empower educators to transform instruction. Trusted by more than 35,000 educators and districts nationwide, our research-based…

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