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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…

  • Recording in a journal—video clips model using a science journal

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    Not having any “kids” at home these days, I have to make a special effort to learn about the programs my preschool students are watching on television. I like to know the opening songs so I can impress the children!…

  • 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…

  • NSTA District Professional Learning Packages

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    NSTA District Professional Learning Packages NSTA Now Offers OpenSciEd Professional Learning!Is your district implementing OpenSciEd open-source instructional materials? NSTA is an official provider of OpenSciEd professional learning. Let us support your implementation efforts with professional learning that can be…

  • Science Scope: Checklist for Feature Articles

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    Never written a feature article for Science Scope before? Follow this checklist as you prepare your manuscript. You’ll soon be on your way to getting published!

  • Book Beat Live! Model-Based Inquiry in Biology, October 10, 2023

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    Join us on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn about the NSTA Press book Model-Based Inquiry in Biology: Three-Dimensional Instructional Units for Grades 9-12. NSTA Press books are powerful…

  • Using STEM Clubs as a Catalyst for Change in K-12 Education: A Statewide Model

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    The growing abundance of research supporting the importance of incorporating increased Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) into schools, combined with the recently vocalized excitement in regard to STEM by…

  • Book Beat Live! Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry, June 23, 2025

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    Join us on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, for the next installment of NSTA's Book Beat Live! web seminar. Join the authors of Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry (MBI) for an engaging…

  • NSTA Executive Director Search

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    NSTA Executive Director Search Search Description: Executive Director, National Science Teaching Association The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and works with elected officials and the Board to develop a strategic plan and vision for the Association and for carrying out the policies and directives…

  • 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…

  • Modeling How Students Can Share Ideas and Make Sense of Phenomena by Aaron Mueller

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    One of the most important steps I take to elicit student ideas in the classroom is to establish a classroom culture that makes students feel comfortable sharing their ideas. I take the time to develop a strong,…

  • Visual Impairments

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    Visual Impairments Students with visual impairments include those with low vision and those who are blind. Students who are blind may use Braille to read. Students with low vision tend to read print, may use optical devices, or may also read Braille like their peers who are blind. Both students who…

  • How Can Forces Exerted by Weather Conditions Affect the Flight Path of our Model Rocket?

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  • A Holiday Recipe for Science Teachers: Build Trust, Find Common Ground, and Model Scientific Thinking

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  • Online Supplementary Files 2007-2020

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    Online Supplementary Files 2007-2020 November/December 2020The Aurora BorealisStudent WorksheetSolar wind velocity data and answer keySolar storm answer keyConnecting to the Next Generation Science StandardsThe Lives of Staph (Idea Bank)Appendix AAppendix BAppendix CAppendix DAppendix EAppendix…

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