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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, January 9, 2024

By Debra Shapiro

Kindergarten Pre-K Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Biology Climate Change Climate Science Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Literacy Mathematics News Phenomena Physical Science Physics Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

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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...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education General Science

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Building Relationships Between Educators and Researchers

By Deborah Hanuscin

Kindergarten Pre-K Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education Research

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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...

Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education Biology Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Life Science STEM

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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....

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

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“Yours Needs To Be More Like Mine!” What Does Competition Look Like in Informal Engineering Design Activities?

By ChangChia Liu and Dorothy Bennett

Informal Education Engineering Inclusion Science and Engineering Practices STEM

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The GLOBE Student Research Symposia: Engaging Youth Around the Country in an Environmental Research Community

By Eleanor M. Jaffee, Jennifer Bourgeault, Haley Wicklein, and Alicia Carlson

Middle School High School Informal Education Environmental Science Inclusion Science and Engineering Practices

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40 Years of Inspiring Students to Explore STEM: What Has Science Olympiad Learned?

By John F. Loehr and Jenny Kopach

Informal Education Assessment Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching Strategies

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What’s New in NSTA Journals for 2024?

By Pete Lindeman

Informal Education

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Transition to Virtual Judging for In-Person Elementary School Science Fairs

By Amanda Horn

Elementary Informal Education Administration Inquiry Research Science and Engineering Practices STEM

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Archive: Science Update: Every Rock Has A Story: Life's Evolving Relationship with the Earth, December 7, 2023

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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