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In this Science Update, the presenters will share the tools that will help you make the eclipse a great experience for your students, your school, and your community....

Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science STEM

Journal Article

Eclipses Across America

By Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn

Preschool Early Childhood Elementary Astronomy Earth & Space Science

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: Every Rock Has A Story: Life's Evolving Relationship with the Earth, December 7, 2023

Identifying a rock or mineral can be the beginning of an investigation. Every rock has a story just waiting to be told, and everyone loves to hear a good story.  Prof. Baxter will give rocks their own voice and share several rock stories about L...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Chemistry Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science STEM

Lesson Plan

Why are most auroras observed near the North and South Poles?

Middle School Earth & Space Science Is Lesson Plan Physical Science

Web Seminar

Archive: Exploration Generation: Sensemaking in Elementary Rocketry, November 29, 2023

This web seminar will introduce teachers to the Exploration Generation Elementary School Playlist and Unit Plan. These instructional materials provide equitable STEM experiences to students and increase educator confidence in teaching rocketry. Explo...

Preschool Elementary Aerospace Earth & Space Science Engineering Physics STEM

Journal Article

Collaboration Through Critical Service Learning—In Search of Earth’s Secrets

By Faye Bruun, Katherine Dion, Kimberly Moore, Robin Johnson, Cherie McCollough, and Carmen Tejeda-Delgado

Pre-service Teachers Informal Education Citizen Science Earth & Space Science Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

Journal Article

Making Connections During the Upcoming Solar Eclipse 'Double-Header'

By Dennis Schatz

Informal Education Earth & Space Science

Blog Post

Get Ready for the 2023-24 Solar Eclipse 'Double-Header'

By Dennis Schatz and Andrew Fraknoi

Elementary Middle School High School Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science Instructional Materials Teaching Strategies

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: Exploring the Unknown: The Importance of Space-Based Telescopes, January 25, 2024

In this web seminar Dr. Jon Arenberg, Chief Engineer, James Webb Space Telescope, Northrop Grumman, will provide unparalleled insights into working on NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the James Webb Space Telescope....

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science Engineering Mathematics STEM Technology

Journal Article

Connecting the Science of Water to Students’ Communities

By Molly German, Jessica Hernandez, and Rachel Scherr

High School Chemistry Citizen Science Curriculum Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Equity General Science Inquiry Labs Learning Progression Phenomena Physical Science Three-Dimensional Learning