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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....
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While many people think they need solar-viewing glasses to safely observe an eclipse, there are MANY safe alternatives. This web seminar will demonstrate easy and practical ways to view the upcoming solar eclipses taking place on October 14, 20...
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WI24: Designing Equitable, 3D, Curriculum-Anchored Assessments: Topic Study for K-12 Teachers
Do you want to design an engaging, three-dimensional assessment that you can use in your classroom that is connected to your instructional materials and coherent from the perspective of your students?...
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FA23: Engaging Students in the Science and Engineering Practices: Topic Study for Secondary Teachers
Understanding the three dimensions of teaching and learning science is the first step toward implementing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and other state standards based on A Framework for K-12 Science Education....
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Looking for ideas to make science more accessible for your students? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a powerful framework to increase access. Come experience a phenomenon-based lesson focused on student sensemaking, analyze it for UDL principl...
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Join us on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET for another edition of Teacher Tip Tuesday. Laura Decker, Science Instructional Support Lead for Chicago Public Schools Network 14, and Rosie Arnold, Formal Programs Manager for Linc...
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Archive: NIH Archive: Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code, Playlist, August 16, 2023
Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code provides free lesson plans and storyline units to help guide high school students as they explore various genetics, natural selection, and evolution concepts. Units will culminate in community-focused projects....
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Archive: NIH Archive: Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code, High Altitude Living Storyline, August 15, 2023
Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code provides free lesson plans and storyline units to help guide high school students as they explore various genetics, natural selection, and evolution concepts. Units will culminate in community-focused projects. ...
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Archive: Science Update: The Science of Oil Spill Response and Cleanup, September 28, 2023
Major oil spills are rare, but thousands of spills occur each year where oil or chemicals are released into the environment due to accidents or natural disasters. Spills into our coastal waters can harm people and the environment and cause substantia...
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Teacher Tip Tuesday: Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference, October 3, 2023
Join us on Tuesday, October 3 from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to discover how to make the most out of attending an NSTA National Conference. Hear from veteran attendees who will share their conference experiences and insights. In this web seminar you w...
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Teacher Tip Tuesday: Diversifying STEM Children's Literature, August 1, 2023
Join us on August 1, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to learn how to diversify STEM children’s literature in your K-8 classroom....
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Book Beat Live! High School Teacher Takeover, June 26, 2023
Join us on Monday, June 26, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for another edition of NSTA's Book Beat Live! NSTA Press books are valuable resources for teachers learning to grow in their practice and looking for high quality instructional material...
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Archive: Science Update: Do NASA Science LIVE! July 20, 2023
July 20th is the anniversary of the 1969 Moon landing, when American astronauts became the first humans to land on the moon. To celebrate this historic event, join us as we partner with SciStarter to share 21st century space science from NASA, includ...
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Teacher Tip Tuesday: Preparing to Present at NSTA Conferences, September 12, 2023
Join us on September 12, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to help you prepare to present at NSTA’s National Conference. The conference is almost here! It's time to prepare your presentation. During this web seminar, we will be outlining how to c...
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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...
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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 classroo...
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Teacher Tip Tuesday: Introduction to Inclusive Pedigree Nomenclature, June 27, 2023
Join us on June 27, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET for another edition of NSTA's Teacher Tip Tuesday on how educators can create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all students, while still being able to clearly convey genetic conce...
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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. Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/Specialist and Director of Envi...
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Lindsey Crews, Science and Outreach Coordinator for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, will share information about an ambitious restoration plan, known as Mission: Iconic Reefs, that leverages cutting-edge science, innovative public-privat...
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The conference is almost here! It's time to prepare your presentation. During this web seminar, we will be outlining how to create a successful presentation at NSTA’s National Conference. ...
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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Reviewing a Proposal for NSTA Conferences, May 2, 2023
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 proposal. ...
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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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Archive: Science Update: Observing Hurricanes with Ocean Drones, June 8, 2023
Advancing our understanding of hurricanes and improving forecasts require measurements from the most violent parts of the storms, where ships and aircraft cannot safely travel. The ocean-atmosphere interface within a hurricane is difficult to measure...
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The editors of the January/February 2023 issue of The Science Teacher join us to discuss the Special Issue on Immunology. The issue provides space for sharing current teaching strategies and tools for teaching about epidemics and viruses. W...