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Science classes enable students in grades 9-12 to develop the critical-thinking skills required to make informed decisions about public policy, evaluate claims made in the media, talk to their doctors, and navigate an increasingly technological world.

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Adapting a Field Research Course to High School Biology: Twenty Years of Leading Teenagers to do Science in the Woods

Direct experiences in the living world are a major ally in helping students understand biology and the practice of science, and in fostering a lifelong love for nature. The positive impact of field study on students’ experiences and outcomes, and t...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, March 11, 2025
 

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, March 4, 2025
 

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

Join us on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET, to discover engaging ways to bring meaningful climate science exploration into your classroom all year long!...

 

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, February 25, 2025
 

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Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry: Three-Dimensional Instructional Units for Grades 9-12

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER! Transform your chemistry lessons from abstract concepts into engrossing learning experiences that help high school students understand what happens in the world. You can do it with Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry: Thre...

 

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Web Seminar: FA25: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, October 6, 2025

Secondary Pre-service Teachers! Join us on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory.  ...

 

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers: February 18, 2025
 

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

Join us on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 7:00 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about ways you can move your instruction beyond lecture-style. The web seminar "Moving Beyond Lecture: Proven Pedagogy for the 21st Century Classroom" offers innovative str...

 

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Science and STEM Education for Equity and Justice With Multilingual Learners in Elementary School (e-book)

Written for K–12 educators, this e-book brings together contemporary approaches in science, STEM, and language education, with a specific focus on multilingual learners. Incorporating learnings from studies like A Framework for K–12 Science Educa...

 

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, February 4, 2025
 

Web Seminar

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

Are you a first-time NSTA conference attendee?  Join us on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 7:00 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET, for a virtual orientation to help you navigate NSTA's Spring Conference. This seminar is a great opportunity for first-time att...

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