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Life science focuses on the patterns, processes, and relationships of living organisms, from the microscopic scale of single molecules to the entire biosphere.

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Making Motion Meaningful: Mapping Body Movements onto Graphs

The ability to interpret graphs is foundational to understanding many science topics, although mastering this skill can prove challenging to many students. This article illustrates how a lesson on motion graphs was implemented in physical science cla...

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Dog Days At School: Using Authenticity to Guide cross-curricular Learning in Kindergarten

The presented unit explores the often-overlooked potential of integrating science, social studies, math, and ELA through the lens of a kindergarten unit centered around the creation of a dog park. Emphasizing collaborative decision-making and communi...

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Remarkable Adaptations

The emperor penguin is one of the most identifiable animals on earth. Its survival depends on a variety of factors, such as temperature and other environmental elements. In order to engage fifth-grade students in exploring the captivating phenomenon ...

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Out of School Engagements in Forensic Science on a College Campus

Out of school informal learning environments provide an excellent experience for students to develop scientific curiosity and critical thinking skills. Currently, there is a range of methods available for supporting STEM learning. As schools focus on...

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OpenSciEd High School Biology Unit B.4 Unit Launch and Facilitator Workshop Series

NSTA is providing an OpenSciEd Unit Launch Workshop series for educators who plan to implement the High School Biology Unit B.4 Natural Selection and Evolution of Populations in their classrooms. Five live sessions are scheduled on November 17, 20, 2...
 

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OpenSciEd High School Biology Unit B.4 Unit Launch Workshop Series

NSTA is providing an OpenSciEd Unit Launch Workshop series for educators who plan to implement the High School Biology Unit B.4 Natural Selection and Evolution of Populations in their classrooms. Five live sessions are scheduled on November 17, 20, 2...
 

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Science Update: The Dynamic Atmosphere: Extreme Weather, June 26, 2025

Extreme atmospheric events, also known as extreme weather, are unusually severe occurrences that can cause significant damage and disruption. These events can range from heat waves and cold snaps to heavy precipitation, droughts, and various storms, ...
 

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Science Update: Amazing Monarch Butterflies, August 21, 2025

Join us on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about why we refer to the monarch butterflies as "amazing." From their miraculous multi-generation annual migration to their role as pollinators to their importance as an i...
 

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