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Utilizing Picture Books to Teach Through Notable Females in Science
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For Teachers and Administrators
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For Teachers and Administrators Understanding Next Generation Science Standards The Next Generation Science Standards emphasize the use of science and engineering practices to teach critical science content and introduce the concept of three-dimensional learning. Start with some basics about…
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Less Memorizing, More Sense Making
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Less Memorizing, More Sense Making he Next Generation Science Standards aim to eliminate the practice of “teaching to the test.” Instead, they shift the focus from merely memorizing scientific facts to actually doing science—so students spend more time posing questions and discovering the answers for themselves. Often…
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enewsletters Get NSTA Reports – A Free Weekly E-Newsletter Tailored Just for You!Stay informed and inspired with NSTA Reports, our free weekly e-newsletter sent each Tuesday afternoon, packed with resources and information on the latest happenings in science and education. Issues regularly feature:…
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Grounding Practice in Research
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Grounding Practice in Research The first set of common science standards in the United States is about 20 years old. Our understanding of the world around us has since changed, and so has our understanding of how children learn. A growing body of research is painting a very different picture of what today’s science…
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Applying Knowledge in Context Science is not meant to be taught in a vacuum. It provides a critical foundation for understanding the world around us, but in many of our country’s schools, the science curriculum is reduced to lists of facts cut off from the context of what makes them important. Teaching only the…
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NSTA District Professional Learning Packages
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NSTA District Professional Learning Packages Transform Science Education at Scale with NSTAWe support districts in empowering educators and advancing student learning through custom strategies—including professional learning centered on sensemaking, leadership development, and the implementation of…
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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…
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NSTA Sensemaking Professional Learning Packages
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NSTA Sensemaking Professional Learning Packages Empower educators. Transform instruction. Engage all learners.NSTA’s professional learning offerings support the shift from traditional, content-driven teaching to phenomenon-based, three-dimensional science instruction. Whether you're adopting high-…
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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…
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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-…
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Safer Handling of Alcohol in the Laboratory
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Safer Handling of Alcohol in the Laboratory The use of alcohol is quite common in biology and chemistry laboratories. Because of its flammability and toxicity, it is imperative that teachers understand how to use it safely, especially in light of the serious injuries that have occurred due to the…
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