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  • Transforming Science Learning: Teaching Science to Address Societally Pressing Phenomena and Challenges: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Systemic Racism, March 24, 2021

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    Join us on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET for another edition of the Transforming Science Learning series. The COVID-19 pandemic offers an unprecedented context to explore and engage all students…

  • Transforming Science Learning: We’ve Got a Problem to Solve! Now what? Engaging in Engineering Design in the Science Classroom, January 13, 2021

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    Join us on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET for another edition of the Transforming Science Learning series. Science standards based on A Framework for K-12 Science Education require us to…

  • Transforming Science Learning: Talking Toward Sensemaking: Using the Three Discussion Types to Build Ownership of Big Ideas in Science, July 15, 2020

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    We need to create opportunities for students to share and build on each other’s ideas. How we facilitate these discussions depends on the purpose of these discussions which changes throughout an instructional sequence.…

  • National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Institutes

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    National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Institutes Enhance your expertise by diving deep into a key area of interest.These full-day workshops offer an immersive, interactive experience, fostering meaningful learning and networking opportunities with fellow attendees.You may add an…

  • National Conference Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Leaders Institute

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    National Conference Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Leaders Institute Join fellow administrators for a day of empowering strategies, connection, and inspiration through focused leader-centric professional learning.At NSTA’s Leaders Institute, education leaders will explore practical, research-…

  • 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…

  • National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Courses and Pathways

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    National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 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 specific topic of interest. Add…

  • National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Institutes

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    National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Institutes Enhance your expertise by diving deep into a key area of interest.These full-day workshops provide an immersive, interactive experience, fostering meaningful learning and networking opportunities with fellow attendees.You may add an…

  • NSTA Position Statements

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    NSTA Position Statements Aerospace Education Animals: Responsible Use of Live Animals and Dissection in the Science Classroom  (under revision) Assessment  (under development) Climate Science, The Teaching of…

  • Membership Benefits

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    Membership Benefits Unlock the Full Potential of Your Science Education JourneyJoining NSTA means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing science education. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, access top-tier learning resources, or make a meaningful impact…

  • 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, media and technology…

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    Calendar September 2025Tuesday, Sep. 16Web Seminar • Learn and Lead: Supporting Teachers in an OpenSciEd Classroom—Tools, Strategies, and SolutionsWeb Seminar • Learn and Lead, Lunch Edition: Supporting Teachers in an OpenSciEd Classroom— Tools, Strategies, and SolutionsRegistration Open • NSTA…

  • Autism

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    Autism According to the Council for Exceptional Children, autism is a “spectrum disorder within a group of developmental disabilities defined by significant impairments in social interaction and communication, and by the presence of unusual behaviors and interests,” such as repetitive and stereotypic…

  • OpenSciEd Middle School Curriculum Launch and Unit Launch Workshops 2025

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    OpenSciEd Middle School Curriculum Launch and Unit Launch Workshops 2025 NSTA is excited to offer in-person OpenSciEd workshops nationwide. As an OpenSciEd Certified Professional Learning Provider, we've undergone rigorous training to ensure top-quality, collaborative support for educators. This…

  • NSTA Press Extras

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    NSTA Press Extras NSTA Press® books with additional online resources Adventures With Arthropods: Eco-Friendly Lessons for Middle School Becoming a Responsive Science Teacher: Focusing on Student Thinking in Secondary Science Beyond the Egg Drop: Infusing Engineering Into High School Physics Brain-Powered Science…

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