All Informal Education resources

Journal Article

Using Connected Learning Principles to Foster Authentic STEM Research Experiences Remotely

By Erica M. Staehling, Hannah R. Hiester, and Barbara M. Shoplock

High School Informal Education Research Science and Engineering Practices STEM

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 11, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Biology Chemistry Climate Science Crosscutting Concepts Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Equity General Science Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics News Physical Science Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, March 28, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Preschool Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Labs Lesson Plans Life Science New Science Teachers News Physical Science Physics Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Social Justice STEM Teaching Strategies Technology

Journal Article

Partnerships Achieve Creative Connections Between Coding, Music, and Science

By Pascua Padró-Collazo, Isaris R. Quiñones-Pérez, Rafael A. Arce-Nazario, Joseph Carroll-Miranda, Lizzette M. Velázquez-Rivera, Brenda Lee Estévez-Moreno, and Lilliana Marrero-Solís

Middle School High School Informal Education Computer Science Environmental Science Inclusion Interdisciplinary STEM

Journal Article

Designing, Sustaining, and Evaluating Environmental Justice Projects: The Critical Community Science Tool

By Kelsie N. Fowler

Informal Education Citizen Science Environmental Science Equity Phenomena Professional Learning

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, March 14, 2023

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Preschool Astronomy Careers Climate Change Computer Science Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Life Science Mathematics News Professional Learning STEM Teaching Strategies Technology

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: Mission: Iconic Reefs, Bringing Science and Community Together for Coral Reefs, November 16, 2023

Lindsey Crews, Science and Outreach Coordinator for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, will share information about an ambitious restoration plan...

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

Web Seminar

Teacher Tip Tuesday: Preparing to Present at NSTA Conferences (All Session Types), September 12, 2023

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 presen...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Aerospace Astronomy Biology Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Engineering Evolution General Science Life Science Mathematics Physical Science Physics STEM Technology

Web Seminar

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 ...

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Aerospace Astronomy Biology Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Evolution General Science Life Science Mathematics Physical Science Physics STEM Technology

Web Seminar

Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Submitting a Successful Proposal to Present at NSTA’s National Conference, April 4, 2023

Are you planning to submit a session, poster, or workshop proposal for educator sessions at the National Conference on Science Education? NSTA confere...

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Aerospace Astronomy Biology Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Evolution General Science Life Science Mathematics Physical Science Physics STEM Technology

Web Seminar

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 airc...

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

Journal Article

Computational Thinking and Why It Matters

By Beth Murphy

Informal Education

Journal Article

Adventures in Quander: A QIS Video Game for Secondary Learners

By Devon M. Christman, Collin Lejano, Kaylee Laub, Liliana Garcia, Matthew Bennett, David Gonzalez-Maldonado, Tianle Liu, Grace Williams, Danielle Harlow, Diana Franklin, and Emily Edwards

Middle School High School Informal Education Computer Science STEM

Journal Article

Connecting a Community Through Computational Thinking and Robotics

By Robin Jocius, Jennifer Albert, Rachana Bhonsle, Deepti Joshi, W. Ian O’Byrne, and Melanie Blanton

Informal Education Computer Science Equity Inquiry STEM Technology

Journal Article

Using Open-World Games to Support Inclusive Approaches to Computational Thinking

By Dorothy Bennett, Cornelia Brunner, Nicholas Hartmann, and Stephen Uzzo

Elementary Middle School Informal Education Equity Inclusion Science and Engineering Practices Technology