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Archive: WI25: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, March 10, 2025

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing secondary-level safer science/STEM laboratory activities. The presenters will be Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/Specialist and Dire...

Postsecondary High School Middle School General Science

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Archive: WI25: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, February 24, 2025

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/STEM classroom/laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and, Director of...

Postsecondary Elementary Preschool General Science

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NSTA/ASTE Archive: Engaging Early Learners: A Look into High Quality Education in Early Childhood, November 20, 2024

In this web seminar, a panel of early childhood science teacher educators/researchers will define high quality early childhood science education, elicit challenges from participants, and present current research in addressing these challenges. This ...

Preschool Early Childhood Elementary Postsecondary General Science

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Archive: Strategies on Applying for a Science Teaching Position, November 21, 2024

Preservice educators and those wanting to transition into education from a different career have tools and experiences that are directly applicable to the classroom.  This session will discuss strategies to turn those experiences into a powerful...

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Archive: FA24: Catching Up & Charging Ahead: Safely Using Li-Ion Batteries in Our School Classrooms/Laboratories, October 28, 2024

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have an increased presence in our school classrooms and laboratory instructional spaces, including cell phones, tablets, laptops, and equipment. However, Science/STEM teachers nationwide are forced to adopt and make use...

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Celebrating 80 Years of Success

By Alicia Conerly, 2024–2025 NSTA President

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Archive: FA24: Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, November 4, 2024

The Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition recognizes exceptional and innovative science educators for their exemplary approaches to science lab instruction utilizing limited school and laboratory resources. The competition also raises awar...

Preschool Elementary Middle School High School General Science

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Archive: FA24: Developing a Competitive Application for Shell Science Teaching Awards, September 30, 2024

Shell Science Teaching Award: This award recognizes one outstanding classroom science teacher (K–12) who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and community through exemplary classroom science teaching. K–12 ...

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Mirror, Mirror ClassPack

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Mirror, Mirror ClassPack

Now Available for Grade K-2 Picture Perfect STEM Lessons - Ready-to-TeachTM Picture-Perfect ClassPacks!         • We are excited to announce our new kitting partner: ECA Science Kit Services! Now offering ...

Elementary Informal Education General Science Physical Science STEM Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation Sensemaking

Feel the Heat ClassPack

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Feel the Heat ClassPack

Now Available for Grade K-2 Picture Perfect STEM Lessons - Ready-to-TeachTM Picture-Perfect ClassPacks!         • We are excited to announce our new kitting partner: ECA Science Kit Services! Now offering ...

Elementary Informal Education Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Physical Science STEM Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation Sensemaking

The Handiest Things ClassPack: Grade K

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The Handiest Things ClassPack: Grade K

Now Available for Grade K-2 Picture Perfect STEM Lessons - Ready-to-TeachTM Picture-Perfect ClassPacks!         • We are excited to announce our new kitting partner: ECA Science Kit Services! Now offering ...

Elementary Informal Education Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science STEM Technology Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Labs Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation Sensemaking

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Archive: Next Generation Science Standards: A Decade of Invigorating Implementation, October 9, 2024

In the last decade since the publication of A Framework for K-12 Science Education (National Research Council, 2012) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), 20 states and the District of Columbia have adopted the NGSS. Most other states hav...

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Archive: FA24: Reviewing a Proposal for NSTA Conferences, October 2, 2024

During this web seminar, the conference team will guide you through the process of reviewing and giving feedback, ensuring you have all the tools you need to provide a strong evaluation for each conference proposal.During this program participants wi...

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Archive: SU24: Submitting a Successful Proposal to Present at NSTA’s National Conferences, August 27, 2024

Are you planning to submit a session, poster, or workshop proposal for educator sessions at the National Conference on Science Education? NSTA conferences offer valuable experiences that place the needs of educators front and center, providing an inv...

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