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Journal Article

We Are Water Patch Activity Promotes Action for Watershed Stewardship

By Annamarie Schaecher, Brigitta Rongstad Strong, and Anne U. Gold

Elementary Informal Education Environmental Science Inquiry Instructional Materials STEM

Journal Article

Place-Based Education and Community Knowledge Connect Youth to Water Topics

By Brigitta Rongstad Strong, Anne U. Gold, Claire Ratcliffe Adams, Victoria Tomas, and Angela Watkins

Informal Education Environmental Science Inclusion Multicultural STEM

Web Seminar

Archive: Safe Solar Eclipse Viewing Techniques and What School Administrators Need to Know, September 14, 2023

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...

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

Journal Article

Integrated Outdoor and Classroom Science Experiences to Support Civic Engagement Among Middle and High School Students

By Missy Holzer, Jessica Monaghan, and Kathleen M. Browne

Middle School High School Informal Education Environmental Science Lesson Plans STEM

Journal Article

Innovative Technology Enhances Outdoor Learning Experiences With Playground Physics

By Michaela Labriole, Judith Hutton, Laycca Umer, and Kate Maschak

Middle School Informal Education Instructional Materials Physics STEM Technology

Journal Article

The Power of Place and Context

By Beth Murphy

Informal Education STEM

Journal Article

Monitoring Microplastics in Surface Water—A Pacing Guide for Grades 5–12

By Tracy Ostrom, Matthew Ferner, Alessandra Sutti, Stuart Robottom, and Sandro Sutti

Middle School High School Informal Education Climate Change Environmental Science Inquiry Phenomena STEM

Journal Article

STEM Education Outreach Involving School-Industry-University Partnerships for Scalable and Sustainable Impact

By Maeve Liston

Elementary Informal Education Interdisciplinary Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM

Journal Article

Implementing SEL in STEM—Challenges and Opportunities

By Megan Bettis

Informal Education General Science Interdisciplinary Research STEM

Journal Article

Open-Ended Engineering at Family STEM Events

By Derek Butterton

Elementary Informal Education Engineering Science and Engineering Practices STEM

Web Seminar

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...

Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education Biology Chemistry Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Robotics STEM

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