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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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GenomeTrakr is a whole genome sequencing (WGS) tool used to identify foodborne pathogens and reduce foodborne illness. GenomeTrakr is the first distributed network of labs using WGS to identify pathogens. It consists of several labs in the United Sta...
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Archive: SP24: Health DataWell: HS Life Science Instructional Materials, June 4, 2024
Health Datawell provides free lesson plans and storyline units to help high school students understand the varied roles of citizens and health scientists in protecting and promoting the health and wellness of their communities. These instructional ma...
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Did you come up with an innovative way to teach a lesson? Have you devoted your life to promoting science and the teaching of science? Did you successfully transform science teaching in your classroom? If you answered yes to any of these questions, t...
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Archive: Nominations – Leadership Opportunities for Members, September 19, 2024
Question…What do you think the “face of success” looks like? We think it looks like YOU volunteering your time, providing your viewpoints, and applying your experiences....
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Archive: Science Update: Get Ready for International Observe the Moon Night! July 11, 2024
During this seminar, the presenters will share updates on NASA's lunar science and exploration program, and Artemis missions.You’ll also discover how you can continue learning about the Moon through International Observe the Moon Night, an annual p...
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Archive: Science Update: Wildfires: Science and Technology, June 13, 2024
Wildfires have become an emerging issue of natural disasters in the U.S. For example, the 2023 Hawaii Maui Island Wildfire claimed more than 100 lives and destroyed almost all buildings on the island. Recent wildfires in Texas also burned hundreds of...
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Climate change presents a distinct challenge for ocean and coastal place-based managers. The complexity of marine ecosystems, coupled with the difficulty of both direct observations and swift management interventions in the ocean, necessitates a purp...
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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...
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Elementary Pre-service Teachers! 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 A...
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Archive: School & District Leaders: Engage Your Teacher Groups with NSTA! April 11, 2024
School and district leaders are invited to learn about NSTA’s School & District Partner Program. The NSTA School & District Partner Program provides personalized professional learning for groups of K–12 educators of science....
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In this web seminar Heidi Harlan Allen, Executive VP, ECA Science Kit Services, will share all the secrets of successfully managing science materials in school districts. She will give a peek behind the scenes of their science materials kitting and r...
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Explore the transformative impact of probeware technology through the latest research supporting its use. Learn how these tools enhance three-dimensional science teaching, deepen student engagement, and foster scientific understanding and critical th...
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Join us on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET and meet Joe Krajcik and Christopher Harris authors of the new NSTA Press Book, Creating and Using Instructionally Supportive Assessments in NGSS Classrooms....
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Book Beat Live! Exploring Science with 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, April 17, 2024
Join us on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET for an in-depth look at strategies for enriching science instruction with quality nonfiction literature....
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Book Beat Live! The Outstanding Science Trade Books and Best STEM Book Lists, March 28, 2024
Join us on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET, for an edition of Book Beat Live! about the Outstanding Science Trade Book List and the Best STEM Book List which highlights books published in 2023.Using children’s books in the science...
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The National Climate Assessment is a major scientific report developed by several government agencies that describes climate change in the United States. This session will highlight the science found in the report, and then explore resources that sup...
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Did you know that NASA has around two dozen satellites that continually monitor our home planet to help us better understand and protect it? Learn more about NASA’s Earth-observing missions and do a deep dive into the Global Precipitation Measu...
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Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice in Science Education
Join NSTA for this special four-seminar, interactive, web seminar series, hosted by NSTA’s Committee on Multicultural / Equity in Science Education scheduled April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM ET. ...
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Join us on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, for the fourth (and last) web seminar in this series about the Crosscutting Concepts....
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Transforming Science Learning: Making Sense of Data Through the Crosscutting Concepts, May 7, 2024
Join us on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, for the third web seminar in this series about the Crosscutting Concepts....
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Join us on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, for the second web seminar in this series about the Crosscutting Concepts....
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Transforming Science Learning: Introduction to the Crosscutting Concepts, February 27, 2024
Attendees will be introduced to ways the Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) are used as powerful lenses and tools for student sensemaking partnered with the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs). Attendees will activel...
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Turn your classroom into a forensics lab and help your students solidify their understanding of chemistry concepts. Join Vernier chemistry specialist Nüsret Hisim as he shares his classroom-tested techniques for sparking engagement through hands...
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Archive: Changing the Environment in STEM Teacher Education: Four Big Ideas, March 6, 2024
In this web seminar, the 2023 AAAS ARISE blog series' editors will discuss four important ideas for changing the environment in STEM teacher education. These ideas pertain to integrating technology in STEM teacher education, supporting teacher leader...
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Web Seminar: Prepare to Vote: Walkthrough of Proposed Bylaws Revisions, December 18, 2023
The NSTA Board of Directors is recommending to the membership the approval of revised bylaws. Bylaws are internal rules and regulations that serve to guide the organization and serve as an agreement between NSTA and you, its members.All individuals r...
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Archive: Science Update: The Grand Challenge of Coral Reef Sustainability, March 7, 2024
Even optimistic climate scenarios predict catastrophic consequences for coral reef ecosystems by 2100. Understanding how reef connectivity, biodiversity and resilience are shaped by climate variability would improve chances to establish sustainable m...
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In this seminar, committee members will facilitate an exploration of innovative teaching strategies, share stories, and build a community for educators of color to connect with each other, exchange ideas and collaborate on creating more inclusiv...
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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...
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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...
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Teacher Tip Tuesday: Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Denver 2024, March 5, 2024
Discover how to make the most of attending an NSTA National Conference. Hear from veteran attendees who will share their conference experiences and insights.In this web seminar you will learn:...
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Teacher Tip Tuesday: Put Yourself in the Story with Case-Based Learning, February 6, 2024
In this web seminar, science educators will gain strategies on how to effectively integrate case studies and case-based learning in their classrooms to support and enhance their instruction and increase student engagement with content. Through using ...
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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 your community....
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Book Beat Live! Elementary Teacher Takeover, February 5, 2024
NSTA Press books are valuable resources for teachers learning to grow in their practice and looking for high quality instructional materials. Members of the NSTA Early Childhood-Elementary Science Teaching Committee—current and former teachers—ha...
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Archive: NSTA/ASTE Archive: Starting and Sustaining an NSTA Student Chapter, November 15, 2023
This web seminar, delivered in collaboration between the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE), will provide information on the benefits of starting and sustaining a student chapter for ...
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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...
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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 equitable STEM experiences to students and increase educator confidence in teaching rocketry. Explo...
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Book Beat Live! Model-Based Inquiry in Biology, October 10, 2023
Join us on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn about the NSTA Press book Model-Based Inquiry in Biology: Three-Dimensional Instructional Units for Grades 9-12. NSTA Press books are powerful tools to help science educato...
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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....
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Book Beat Live! Activating Students' Ideas, September 19, 2023
Join us on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn about the NSTA Press book Activating Students' Ideas: Linking Formative Assessment Probes to Instructional Sequence....