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Archive: Science Update: Get Ready for the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse, February 8, 2024

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...

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

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, October 17, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Biology Chemistry Computer Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science English Language Learners General Science Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science News Phenomena Physical Science Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

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“Yours Needs To Be More Like Mine!” What Does Competition Look Like in Informal Engineering Design Activities?

By ChangChia Liu and Dorothy Bennett

Informal Education Engineering Inclusion Science and Engineering Practices STEM

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40 Years of Inspiring Students to Explore STEM: What Has Science Olympiad Learned?

By John F. Loehr and Jenny Kopach

Informal Education Assessment Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching Strategies

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Transition to Virtual Judging for In-Person Elementary School Science Fairs

By Amanda Horn

Elementary Informal Education Administration Inquiry Research Science and Engineering Practices STEM

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, October 10, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Pre-K Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Biology Climate Change Climate Science Computer Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Equity Evolution General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Leadership Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics News Phenomena Physical Science Physics Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, October 3, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Elementary Middle School High School Careers Disabilities Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy Mathematics News Professional Learning STEM Teaching Strategies

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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 g...

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

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 26, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Careers Chemistry Citizen Science Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Life Science Multicultural News Phenomena Physical Science Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

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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...

Preschool Elementary Aerospace Earth & Space Science Engineering Physics STEM

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 19, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Biology Careers Climate Change Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science General Science Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Life Science News Professional Learning STEM Teaching Strategies