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Is science literacy an appropriate major goal for science education?
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–Occasional commentary by Robert E. Yager (NSTA President, 1982-1983) Science Literacy is widely used as an important goal for science teaching. The term Popularity and Relevance of Science Education for Scientific…
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Media literacy week, October 21-25, 2019
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A shared reading experience is one of the most powerful strategies for building children’s literacy skills according to the International Library Association (ILA pg 3) and in my experience as a reader, educator, and…
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The Development of the Next Generation Science Standards
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The Development of the Next Generation Science Standards An NSTA Background Paper Writers of Science for All Americans (AAAS 1989) were the first to clearly define the “understandings and ways of thinking [that] are essential for all citizens in a world shaped by science and technology.”…
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NSTA and NMEA Release Joint Position Statement on Ocean Literacy
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NSTA at #ILA15: Hands-On Science + Literacy Solutions
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The 2015 annual conference of the International Literacy Association (ILA) takes place July 18-20. Featuring general session speakers Shaquille O’Neal, Octavia Spencer, Shiza Shahid, and Stephen Peters, the conference…
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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…
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NSTA and Tuva Expand Partnership to Advance Data Literacy in Science Education
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Phenomenon-Based, Literacy-Rich Learning Using Digitized Museum Objects
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NSTA Engage: Fall20 Popular Topics
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NSTA Engage: Fall20 Popular Topics Online and Blended Learning Fri, 5:45-6:30 PM EST Conducting Labs in the Virtual World Fri, 4:05-4:50 PM EST Webcams as Windows into Animal Behavior Sat., 11:50-12:15 PM EST Saturday Lightning Chat:…
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National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Michael Houston
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National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Michael Houston The Heart of Education: Why Community Matters in the ClassroomThursday, November 13 • 9:30-10:30 AMSpeaker: Michael Houston About the SessionFrom…
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Citizen science + Photos of signs in public spaces = literacy and spatial awareness
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If you and the children need to be active to stay warm outdoors in cold temperatures, consider walking fast on a walking field trip to locate and document signs around your community. In the September 2011 issue of…
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Celebrate International Book Giving Day with NSTA, the Home of Science Literacy
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February 14 is not only Valentine’s Day but also International Book Giving Day. Literacy is an important focus for NSTA, and a subject that is personally important to our staff and membership, so we’re celebrating! What…
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It's Debatable! Using Socioscientific Issues to Develop Scientific Literacy
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“Should schools charge more money for ‘unhealthy’ foods?” “Should animals perform in circuses?” Should rare Earth elements be mined in the United States?” “Should prescription drugs be advertised directly to consumers…
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