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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • A Lesson in Geospatial Inquiry

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    A Lesson in Geospatial Inquiry Geospatial Inquiry is an educational framework that offers students an opportunity to engage with, and become curious about, geospatial data for a defined purpose. We define Geospatial Inquiry as: “Asking and answering a question through the analysis and communication of data that is…

  • 10 Questions Your Kid's Science Teacher Wishes You Would Ask

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    10 Questions Your Kid's Science Teacher Wishes You Would Ask For the same reasons we encourage our children to be active participants in classroom discussions, parents should take advantage of opportunities to talk with teachers. Learn more about science teaching and learning in your child's classroom, whether it's…

  • Safety Resources for Elementary Schools

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    Safety Resources for Elementary Schools American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) Call the Poison Control Help line at 1-800-222-1222 or visit PoisonHelp.org. American Chemical Society (ACS) Safety in the Elementary (K–6) Classroom (PDF) Milli's Safety Tips for…

  • Glossary of Disability Terminology

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    Glossary of Disability Terminology Accessible: In the case of a facility, readily usable by a particular individual; in the case of a program or activity, presented or provided in such a way that a particular individual can participate, with or without auxiliary aid(s); in the case of electronic resources, accessible…

  • 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.”…

  • 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…

  • Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools

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    Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Specialized Information Services (SIS) recently released a new Enviro-Health Links page, "Laboratory Safety," which offers links to information for clinical,…

  • National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Mark Sibla

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    National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Mark Sibla INDYCAR…Driven by STEM.Thursday, November 5 • 9:30-10:30 AMSpeaker: Mark Sibla, Senior Vice President of Competition and Operations for INDYCAR…

  • National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Pathways

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    National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 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.NSTA…

  • Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2025 Winners

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    Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2025 Winners      ELEMENTARYArianna Martinez Moody  Harvey Brown Elementary School Houston, TXArianna Martinez Moody’s teaching philosophy integrates STEM and…

  • “Engineering and Science: Technological Partners”: Featured Strand at NSTA’s 2014 National Conference on Science Education in Boston, MA, April 3–6

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    This April, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) will feature a special strand “Engineering and Science: Technological Partners” at our 2014 National Conference on Science Education, in Boston, April 3–6.…

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