Intellectual Disabilities

Page | February 2020

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…

Learning Disabilities

Page | February 2020

Learning Disabilities A learning disability (LD) is a neurological disorder that causes difficulty in organizing information received, remembering it, and expressing it, and therefore affects a person's basic functions such as reading, writing, comprehension, and reasoning. In simple terms, a…

National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 4

Page | November 2024

National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 4 Full-Day WorkshopImplement OpenSciEd High School Units in Your ClassroomFostering Curiosity and Confidence in High School Science LearnersPreconference • Wednesday, March 26 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMNSTA Professional Learning TeamAll…

Best STEM Books K–12 2026

Page | November 2025

Best STEM Books K–12 2026 Best STEM Books winners explore problems and possible solutions in the scientific world and, where applicable, in the lives of the protagonists. Instead of focusing on specific content, the Best STEM Books emphasize real-world issues that cross disciplinary boundaries.We…

National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Professional Learning Institute 3

Page | March 2025

National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Professional Learning Institute 3 Full-Day WorkshopIncorporating Meaningful Computational Thinking in the Middle School Science ClassroomPreconference • Wednesday, November 12 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will receive...Breakfast and Lunch…

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 2

Page | July 2025

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 2 Full-Day WorkshopSensemaking and Place-Based Data in the 6-12 ClassroomPreconference • Wednesday, April 15 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will receive breakfast and lunch. GA4ViewItem(150,…

Area Conference in New Orleans

Page | April 2020

Due to ongoing health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Science Teaching Association has decided to cancel the fall 2020 Area Conferences on Science Education. The face-to-face meetings…

Science That’s Out of This World

Journal Article | June 2020

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials

Page | March 2020

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials LaConner High School – Todd Hinderman On behalf of LaConner High School and myself, we are truly grateful for the grant award money through the Shell Lab Science Challenge Regional competition. This award has allowed me to upgrade and purchase some very necessary and…

Safer Handling of Alcohol in the Laboratory

Page | February 2020

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…

For College Professors - OLD

Page | March 2020

For College Professors - OLD The NSTA Website is Your Online Textbook Create a truly integrated and blended learning experience for your teacher candidates with a customized interactive online textbook leveraging the NSTA Website!  Professors at over 100 institutions of higher education have…

Area Conference in Phoenix

Page | April 2020

Due to ongoing health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Science Teaching Association has decided to cancel the fall 2020 Area Conferences on Science Education. The face-to-face meetings…

NSTA Professional Learning

Page | May 2025

NSTA Professional Learning Science Education is Evolving — NSTA is With You Every Step of the Way.Through dynamic workshops, expert coaching, and flexible courses, we empower educators to transform instruction. Trusted by more than 35,000 educators and districts nationwide, our research-based…

National Conference Science Education Anaheim 2026 - STEM Showcase

Page | March 2026

National Conference Science Education Anaheim 2026 - STEM Showcase The STEM Showcase — Connect, Collaborate and Explore at ANA26Get ready to kick off ANA26 with an interactive STEM Showcase you won’t want to miss! Discover innovative STEM and science-based programs, connect with inspiring…