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Fall 2022 Topic Study: Assessing Three-Dimensional Learning: Using the Critical Aspects of Sensemaking to Design Assessments Meaningful to Both Teachers and Students

This topic study on assessing three-dimensional learning will move our learning community from research to practice over the course of four weeks. We’ll use high-quality instructional and assessment materials to identify the similarities and differ...

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Fall 2022: Prioritizing Relationships and Equity: Leveraging Student Ideas to Accelerate Learning

Teachers can accelerate learning for students when they develop classroom communities where students feel known and valued. We explore the connection between deep science learning and student opportunities to express, clarify, and represent their ide...

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Transforming Science Learning: The Role of the Science and Engineering Practices, March 21, 2022

Join us on Monday, March 21, 2022, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM ET for this month's Transforming Science Learning member web seminar....

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Archive: Let’s Talk About How to get Published in Science Scope! May 3, 2022

Science Scope is an award-winning, peer-reviewed, practitioner's journal for grade 6–8 teachers, university faculty responsible for teacher preparation, and state and district science, supervisors and leaders....

Postsecondary Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School General Science

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Picture-Perfect STEM Train-the-Trainer, July 13, 2022

Would you like to learn to present the Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop to teachers in your school or district?  If that's the case, please register to attend this two-hour Picture-Perfect STEM Train-the-Trainer virtual session. *An on-site or v...

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Archive: NSTA/ASTE Building Tomorrow's Science Teachers: New Directions for Science Leaders, Researchers, and Educators, April 14, 2022

In this web seminar, leaders in science teacher education will share the latest syntheses of research on preparing elementary and secondary science teachers and cultivating science teacher leadership. Presenters are authors of chapters in the forthco...

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary General Science

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Archive: Book Beat Live! Every Science Lesson is in Part a Language/Reading Lesson: Using Texts to Support Student Sense Making, April 13, 2022

According to the K-12 Framework for Science Education, “any education in science and engineering needs to develop students’ ability to read and produce domain-specific text. As such, every science or engineering lesson is in part a language lesso...

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers General Science

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Archive: Science Update: Sea Level Rise – What it is; Why it's such a problem; What we can do about it, April 7, 2022

Every day NOAA scientists, technicians, and engineers work to monitor, understand, and predict environmental threats facing our nation. Among the most serious of these is sea level rise. Rising sea levels are pushin...

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Climate Change Computer Science Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science STEM Technology

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Archive: Sponsored Web Seminar: Authentic Student-to-Student Discourse, March 28, 2022

What does it look and sound like when students are engaged in authentic science discussions for a variety of different purposes as they work to figure out phenomena?...

Middle School General Science

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Sponsored Archive: The Power of High Quality Instructional Materials in Middle School, May 12, 2022

It is complex work to create developmentally appropriate learning sequences that meet the NGSS’ expectations for phenomena-based storylines that address all three dimensions! Research-based and field-tested instructional materials allow teachers to...

Middle School Earth & Space Science General Science Life Science Physical Science STEM

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Prepare to Present! How You Can Rock the New Ten-Minute Presentation Options at NSTA Chicago (and Beyond)! March 8, 2022

Want a bite-size way to present at NSTA?  Come learn about the two new, low-stress presentation options at NSTA Chicago and dip your toes into sharing your work.  You’ll learn tips from the NSTA Professional Learning Committee, h...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School General Science

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Archive: Science Update: NOAA - Observing and Understanding Earth Systems, November 3, 2022

Together we will explore all the places where we can find NOAA employees and how this federal agency allows us to observe and understand Earth systems - from the surface of the Sun to the depths of the Ocean. Do not miss it! All individuals receiv...

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Climate Change Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Mathematics STEM Technology

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Archive: Science Update: Underwater Sound in our National Marine Sanctuaries, June 2, 2022

SanctSound is a three-year project, managed by NOAA and the U.S. Navy, to better understand underwater sound within our national marine sanctuaries. The goal of the SanctSound project is to understand how sound varies in the ocean by collecting the s...

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

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Archive: Book Beat Live! Social Justice in the Science Classroom, March 16, 2022

Science classes are diverse places where students bring many identities to the learning experiences being shared by their science teachers. All students bring different lived experiences to our classrooms. It is imperative we honor their identities a...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School General Science

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Archive: Science Update: Exploring Seamounts of the Atlantic and Pacific, June 23, 2022

Our ocean is filled with numerous seamounts, guyots, and other volcanic features that profoundly influence tectonics, ecosystems, and ocean currents. NOAA Ocean Exploration seeks to characterize these features and their influences on our planet’s o...

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

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Picture-Perfect STEM Train-the-Trainer

Would you like to learn to present the Picture-Perfect STEM Workshop to teachers in your school or district? If that's the case, please register to attend this two-hour Picture-Perfect STEM Train-the-Trainer virtual session. *The Virtual...

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Archive: Book Beat Live! Supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners in Science, February 16, 2022

While experts in teaching science, teachers often feel less prepared supporting Emerging Multilinguals (EMs) in their classrooms. To successfully participate in science, teachers must engage learners in conceptually rich content while simultaneously ...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School General Science

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Archive: Science Update: Primates in a Changing World, May 5, 2022

Primates and other species in the tropics are experiencing many changes, including climate change, habitat loss, and species extinction. In this web seminar we will examine how primates are studied in the wild, how primates experience changes in thei...

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Biology Climate Change Environmental Science Life Science

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Archive: Science Update: A Deep Dive into NASA's X-57, February 17, 2022

Subject matter expert Claudia Sales, who works at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, will share her knowledge on the X-57 program. Participants will learn about the aircraft and the systems needed for electric propulsion, NASA's design and te...

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Aerospace Engineering Mathematics STEM Technology

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Archive: Book Beat Live! Uncovering Student Ideas with Formative Assessment Probes, December 15, 2021

Formative assessment is a systematic process of collecting evidence about students’ thinking and progress toward a learning goal to inform instruction while simultaneously promoting conceptual learning. It happens throughout the learning process. I...

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary General Science

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Archive: SP22: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, February 28, 2022

This interactive web seminar session will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing safer secondary level science/STEM laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and Dr. Kevin Doyle...

High School Middle School General Science

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Elevating Science Learning through Read Alouds! January 25, 2022

Using picture books to support standards-based science lessons is critical for science learning in the elementary school -- and a fun and engaging way to connect with students. Choosing books that align with the Next Generation Science Standards...

Early Childhood Elementary Postsecondary General Science

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Archive: SP22: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, February 24, 2022

This interactive web seminar session will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/STEM laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and Dr. Kevin Doyl...

Early Childhood Elementary Postsecondary General Science

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Transforming Science Learning: Part 2: Multilingual Learners in Science Classrooms: Instruction and Assessment Practices, February 2, 2022

Join us on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET for part 2 (of two) of this Transforming Science Learning seminar series. Science instruction with multilingual learners has traditionally emphasized what these students “lack”...

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Transforming Science Learning: Part 1: Multilingual Learners in Science Classrooms: Theory and Policy Foundations, January 26, 2022

Join us on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET for part 1 (of two) of this Transforming Science Learning seminar series. Science instruction with multilingual learners has traditionally emphasized what these students “lack”...

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Archive: Sponsored Web Seminar: Preparing Students for Engineering Careers, December 7, 2021

High school students spend a lot of time considering what their next steps in life will be. Those interested in engineering careers can find it difficult to gain access to the basics of engineering knowledge before they start college, which can leave...

Postsecondary High School Informal Education Engineering Mathematics STEM Technology

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Transforming Science Learning: Part 2: Building Science Ideas Using Multiple Modalities and Talk, December 1, 2021

Join us on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET for part 2 (of two) of this Transforming Science Learning seminar series. How do students build targeted science ideas and concepts? Join us in part 2 of this two-part series to ex...

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Transforming Science Learning: Part 1: Building Science Ideas Using Multiple Modalities and Talk, November 3, 2021

Join us on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET for part 1 (of two) of this Transforming Science Learning seminar series. How do students build targeted science ideas and concepts? Join us to explore how the use of modalities an...

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Archive: Science Update: Unfold the Universe with NASA’s Webb Space Telescope, January 20, 2022

The Webb Space Telescope has launched!  Come learn what’s generating the excitement about Webb, where it is now, and all the amazing new science that can be done with this revolutionary observatory! Webb will explore the first galaxies in the ...

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Astronomy Chemistry Computer Science Earth & Space Science Engineering Physics STEM Technology

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Archive: Book Beat Live! Engaging Students in Three-Dimensional Learning with Science Notebooks, November 17, 2021

Three-dimensional learning calls for students to not only learn disciplinary content, but also to engage in the practices and habits of mind of scientists and engineers. Science notebooks are a powerful and flexible tool to support three-dimensional ...

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary General Science

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Archive: Preservice Teachers - Engage with NSTA!, November 9, 2021

Learn about NSTA's digital resources, virtual experiences, online community, and website tools designed to help you build your library, network, content/pedagogical knowledge, and leadership skills. All individuals receive a certificate of partici...

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Archive: Call to Action for Science Education: Building Opportunity for the Future, September 27, 2021

The Call to Action for Science Education-- released by a committee convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in mid-July and funded by the Carnegie Corporation --identifies effective science education practices an...

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Preschool General Science

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NSTA Web Seminar Series: Prioritizing Relationships and Equity: Leveraging Student Ideas to Accelerate Learning

Teachers can accelerate learning for students when they develop classroom communities where students feel known and valued. Join us for this web seminar series starting Tuesday, February 8, 2022, where we explore the connection between deep science l...

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Archive: Book Beat Live! Integrating STEM Teaching and Learning into the K-2 Classroom, October 20, 2021

Young children come to school with a natural curiosity, along with a collection of ideas, experiences, and interests, that are tailored to the exploratory nature of STEM. Teachers can leverage these students' assets and foster shared classroom experi...

Early Childhood Elementary STEM

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Archive: November 2021: Developing a Competitive Application for Shell Teaching Awards, November 3, 2021

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...

Middle School Elementary High School General Science

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Archive: October 2021: Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, October 21, 2021

Are you a K-12 teacher that works near a Shell asset? If so you could win a science classroom makeover. The Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition recognizes exceptional and innovative science educators for their exemplary approaches t...

Middle School Elementary High School General Science

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Archive: Science Update: Citizen Science in Your Classrooms, March 10, 2022

Join Darlene Cavalier, Arizona State University/SciStarter, and Tara Cox, National Girls Collaborative Project/SciStarter, to learn about citizen science, a movement that enables people from all walks of life, including your students, to pa...

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

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Archive: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, October 4, 2021

This interactive web seminar session will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing safer secondary level science/STEM laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and Dr....

Postsecondary General Science

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Archive: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, September 30, 2021

This interactive web seminar session will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/STEM laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and Dr....

Postsecondary General Science

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