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OpenSciEd Exploration: A Four-Part Introduction to Transforming Science Teaching and Learning

Curious about OpenSciEd? Whether you are just starting or exploring how it could fit into your district, this four-part webinar series, scheduled on October 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2025, offers the perfect on-ramp. Designed for educators, instructional lea...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education OpenSciEd Three-Dimensional Learning

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How Can I Pay for That? Finding Grants to Support Learning, February 3, 2026

Have a great idea for your classroom, school, or district but you are not sure how to fund it? You are not alone. Join us on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for How Can I Pay for That?, a practical and empowering web seminar de...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Administrators OpenSciEd

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Archive: State Policy Landscape in 2025 and its Implications for Science Education, June 18, 2025

Stay informed on the key policy issues that could impact your classroom and your profession. Learn how to advocate for science education and ensure your voice is heard by policymakers. All individuals receive a certificate of participation and 100 N...

Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education General Science

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Archive: 2025 STEM Policy Landscape, June 11, 2025

Join us for the second installment of the Advocacy in Action webinar series, featuring NSTA Policy Advisor James Brown, as he provides an insightful overview of key national policy trends shaping science, technology, engineering, and mathem...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool Technical and Vocational Education General Science STEM

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Archive: Science Teacher Compensation in a Competitive Landscape, June 4, 2025

This webinar will explore the critical policy issues it raises for state, local, and federal government policymakers. With its new statement, NSTA speaks to the issue of how our nation's schools should pay science teachers in a competitive econo...

Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education General Science

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Data-Driven Instruction with OpenSciEd: Using Student Insights to Improve Learning, January 22, 2026

Join us on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, for a dynamic web seminar designed to empower education leaders and data professionals with practical strategies for leveraging student assessment data to improve teaching and learnin...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School General Science

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Teacher Leadership and OpenSciEd: How to Build a Community of Science Educators, December 3, 2025

Great science teaching grows stronger through collaboration, leadership, and shared vision. Join us on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, for a dynamic, stakeholder-led web seminar designed for science educators, leaders and pro...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School General Science

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Engaging Parents & Communities in OpenSciEd Science Learning, November 18, 2025

Strong science instruction does not stop at the classroom door but it thrives when families and communities are engaged in the learning journey....

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary General Science

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Archive: Learn and Lead: Supporting Teachers in an OpenSciEd Classroom – Tools, Strategies, and Solutions, September 16, 2025

Implementing OpenSciEd transforms science teaching—but it also comes with a learning curve for educators.  Key Topics: Overview of the teacher support materials in OpenSciEd Common challenges in classroom implementation—and how ...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary OpenSciEd

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Archive: Learn and Lead - Lunch Edition: Supporting Teachers in an OpenSciEd Classroom – Tools, Strategies, and Solutions, September 16, 2025

Implementing OpenSciEd transforms science teaching—but it also comes with a learning curve for educators.  Key Topics: Overview of the teacher support materials in OpenSciEd Common challenges in classroom implementation—and how ...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary OpenSciEd

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Supporting Teachers in an OpenSciEd Classroom – Tools, Strategies, and Solutions, September 9, 2025

Implementing OpenSciEd transforms science teaching—but it also comes with a learning curve for educators. ...

Middle School High School OpenSciEd

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How OpenSciEd Supports All – Empowering Multilingual Learners Through Science, February 5, 2026

Students deserve access to high-quality, meaningful science instruction—and OpenSciEd is built with multilingual learners in mind. Join us on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, for How OpenSciEd Supports All, a focused web ...

High School Middle School Administrators OpenSciEd

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Science Notebooks in Student-Centered Classrooms: A Professional Book Study for K-8 Teachers

This web seminar series, scheduled on February 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Time, offers an opportunity to K-8 teachers to learn about the use of science notebooks in the classroom....

Postsecondary Elementary Middle School Preschool General Science

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Archive: Making Sense of Meaningful STEM: A Topic Study for K-12 STEM Educators

This web seminar series, scheduled on September 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Time, offers an opportunity to develop or deepen your understanding of how phenomenon-driven, three-dimensional teaching and learning form the foundatio...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Preschool STEM Three-Dimensional Learning Sensemaking

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Archive: Your Voice, Your Impact: NSTA Nominations Information Session, September 17, 2025

This session will provide an overview of open positions, eligibility requirements, and the nominations process. Whether you're considering a leadership role now or in the future, this is your chance to explore how you can contribute to the direction ...

Preschool Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education General Science

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Elevate Your Story: Learn About the 2026 NSTA Teacher Awards, October 22, 2025

Join us on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about all the NSTA Teacher Awards available and how to apply.In this session, you'll learn about the various award categories, eligibility criteria, and the application proc...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education General Science

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Making the Shift: How Schools Successfully Implemented OpenSciEd, August 5, 2025

Shifting to a new science curriculum is no small feat, but schools across the country are doing it successfully with OpenSciEd and seeing real results. Join us for Making the Shift, a practical and inspiring web seminar designed for school and distri...

High School Middle School Leaders OpenSciEd

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Learn and Lead – Lunch Edition: The Future of Science Instruction: Why OpenSciEd is Leading the Way, July 21, 2025

Science education is evolving—and OpenSciEd is leading the way. Join us for Learn and Lead: The Future of Science Instruction, a powerful web seminar designed for education leaders, curriculum specialists, and forward-thinking educators who wan...

Elementary High School Middle School General Science

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Archive: Learn and Lead: The Future of Science Instruction: Why OpenSciEd is Leading the Way, July 21, 2025

Science education is evolving—and OpenSciEd is leading the way. Join us for Learn and Lead: The Future of Science Instruction, a powerful web seminar designed for education leaders, curriculum specialists, and forward-thinking educators who wan...

Elementary Middle School High School General Science

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Archive: Web Seminar: OpenSciEd 101: An Introduction to Transforming Science Classrooms, June 16, 2025

Curious about a new way to approach science teaching and learning? Join us for OpenSciEd 101–an introductory web seminar designed for teachers, instructional leaders, science coordinators, and anyone interested in discovering how OpenSciEd is t...

Middle School High School General Science

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Archive: Book Beat Live! Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry, June 23, 2025

Join the authors of Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry (MBI) for an engaging webinar as they introduce their NSTA book, which includes a collection of instructional units and resources designed to support three-dimensional learning through mo...

Postsecondary High School Chemistry

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Archive: 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, ...

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

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Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: December 1, 2025

Join us on Monday, December 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of the NSTA bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we will dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....

Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education General Science

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Archive: Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: October 6, 2025

In this web seminar, we’ll explore the wide range of resources NSTA offers to support your professional growth. Plus, during some sessions we’ll even invite a member to share their experience and how NSTA has contributed to their success....

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool Technical and Vocational Education General Science

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Archive: Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: August 4, 2025

In this web seminar, we’ll explore the wide range of resources NSTA offers to support your professional growth. Plus, during some sessions we’ll even invite a member to share their experience and how NSTA has contributed to their success....

Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education General Science

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Unlocking Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to NSTA Proposal Submissions, April 9, 2025

Ready to share your best ideas with the science education community? Whether you’re considering a session, poster, or workshop, we’ll break down the submission journey and help you craft a proposal that stands out. In this interactive se...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool Technical and Vocational Education General Science

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Archive: Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: June 16, 2025

In this web seminar, we’ll explore the wide range of resources NSTA offers to support your professional growth. Plus, during some sessions we’ll even invite a member to share their experience and how NSTA has contributed to their success....

Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education General Science

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Archive: NSTA Membership 101: April 7, 2025

Join us on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool Technical and Vocational Education General Science

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Sponsored Archive: From Local Data to Global Phenomena: Hands-On Climate Science Investigations, April 21, 2025

Ready to engage your high school physics, biology, earth science, and environmental science students in meaningful climate investigations?  Join Vernier biology and physics experts Colleen McDaniel and Fran Poodry, along with Vernier Trendsetter...

Postsecondary High School Biology Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Physics

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Archive: Web Seminar: FA25: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, October 6, 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...

High School Middle School Sensemaking

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Web Seminar: FA25: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, September 29, 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...

Early Childhood Elementary Sensemaking

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Archive: Moving Beyond Lecture: Proven Pedagogy for the 21st Century Classroom, April 10, 2025

The web seminar "Moving Beyond Lecture: Proven Pedagogy for the 21st Century Classroom" offers innovative strategies to high school and university/college-level educators to enhance student engagement in the classroom. Participants will explore expe...

High School Postsecondary General Science

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Archive: Navigating NSTA 2025 Spring Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, March 12, 2025

Are you a first-time NSTA conference attendee?  This seminar is a great opportunity for first-time attendees to connect with fellow newcomers, NSTA leaders, and staff. Learn how to maximize your experience with tips on pre-conference preparatio...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool Technical and Vocational Education General Science

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Sponsored Archive: Building Future-Ready STEM Programs with Data Collection Technology, March 6, 2025

Are you ready to transform your district’s STEM program?  Administrators face the unique challenge of balancing the immediate need to meet today’s learning standards with the equally important task of planning for the future demands ...

Elementary High School Middle School Technical and Vocational Education General Science STEM

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NSTA/ASTE Archive: Addressing Science Teacher Retention, April 7, 2025

In this web seminar, a panel of science teacher educators/researchers identify reasons teachers leave the profession, elicit challenges from participants, and present current research in addressing these challenges. All individuals receive a certifi...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School General Science

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SP25: OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch and Facilitator Training Workshop for Middle School Unit 7.6 Earth’s Resources & Human Impact

This is Option 2. OpenSciEd Middle School Unit 7.6 Curriculum Launch AND Facilitator Training WorkshopNSTA is providing a virtual OpenSciEd (OSE) Curriculum Launch Workshop in the context of Middle School Unit 7.6 Earth’s Resources & Human Impa...

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SP25: OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch Workshop for Middle School Unit 7.6 Earth’s Resources & Human Impact

This is Option 1. OpenSciEd Middle School Unit 7.6 Curriculum Launch Workshop.NSTA is providing a virtual OpenSciEd (OSE) Curriculum Launch Workshop in the context of Middle School Unit 7.6 Earth’s Resources & Human Impact (climate science) to ...

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SP25: CH: OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch and Facilitator Training Workshop for High School Chemistry Unit C.1 Thermodynamics in Earth’s Systems

This is Option 2. OpenSciEd HighSchool Chemistry Unit C.1 Curriculum Launch AND Facilitator Training Workshop...

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SP25: OpenSciEd Curriculum Launch Workshop for High School Chemistry Unit C.1 Thermodynamics in Earth's Systems

This is Option 1. OpenSciEd High School Chemistry Unit C.1 Curriculum Launch Workshop.NSTA is providing a virtual OpenSciEd (OSE) Curriculum Launch Workshop for the High School Chemistry Unit C.1 Thermodynamics in Earth's Systems to immerse you in te...

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