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  • NSTA Website: Terms of Use

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    NSTA Website: Terms of Use By using this website, you agree to the following terms of service. Privacy Policy NSTA's privacy policy and mail opt-out procedures can be viewed here. Rights and permissions For information on reprinting or reusing copyrighted NSTA materials, see this page…

  • The Science Teacher Editorial Board

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    The Science Teacher is an award-winning, peer-reviewed, practitioners' journal for grade 9-12 teachers, university faculty responsible for teacher preparation, and state and district science supervisors and leaders. The…

  • Donating to NSTA

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    Every gift to NSTA, regardless of the amount, is an important investment in improving the quality of science education in this country. Whether you are an educator going another extra mile to make a personal…

  • Radioactive Waste: Resources for Environmental Literacy

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    Since World War II, hundreds of thousands of tons of radioactive materials have been produced in the United States. How we will dispose of nuclear waste is a controversial issue with a large technical component. This…

  • 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.”…

  • Preservice Teachers’ Meaningful Science Learning

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    This article describes how preservice elementary teachers learn about the nature of science and develop scientific literacy through a collaborative project that prepares them to design meaningful learning experiences…

  • Overview

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    Overview Transforming science education to benefit all through professional learning, partnerships and advocacy. The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 40,000 science…

  • Call for Papers: Science and Children

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    Call for Papers: Science and Children Upcoming ThemesJuly/August 2026: Teaching Resources to Engage and Inspire (Deadline: October 1, 2025)Teachers are always searching for essential teaching resources that have the potential to transform daily science lessons. Whether it is a…

  • Teacher Spotlight: Daniel Delcher

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  • Awards and Recognition Program

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    Awards and Recognition Program Dare to Dream! Have you ever dreamed of yourself as a STAR and seeing your name up in lights? With 17 teacher award programs, your dream could become a reality.  Did you know more than $80,000 in cash and prizes are just waiting to be claimed? We are excited to…

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