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Pre-service teachers complete academic coursework, gain experience through supervised teaching, and often work with a mentor to prepare for careers in the classroom.

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Preservice Teachers’ Meaningful Science Learning

This article describes how preservice elementary teachers learn about the nature of science and develop scientific literacy through a collaborative project that prepares them to design meaningful learning experiences for students. The Life’s Repl...

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Science Update: Amazing Monarch Butterflies, August 21, 2025

Join us on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about why we refer to the monarch butterflies as "amazing."From their miraculous multi-generation annual migration to their role as pollinators to their importance as an indic...

 

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Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: December 1, 2025

Join us on Monday, December 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....

 

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Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: October 6, 2025

Join us on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....

 

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Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: August 4, 2025

Join us on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....

 

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Unlocking Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to NSTA Proposal Submissions, April 9, 2025

Ready to share your best ideas with the science education community? Whether you’re considering a session, poster, or workshop, we’ll break down the submission journey and help you craft a proposal that stands out. In this interactive se...

 

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: June 16, 2025

Join us on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....

 

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Archive: NSTA Membership 101: April 7, 2025

Join us on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....

 

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

Are you a first-time NSTA conference attendee?  This seminar is a great opportunity for first-time attendees to connect with fellow newcomers, NSTA leaders, and staff. Learn how to maximize your experience with tips on pre-conference preparatio...

 

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Sharing Conference Learnings With Colleagues and Community
 

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, December 3, 2024
 

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Wild Wonderings: Scientists and Their Questions

Click here to view video of Wild Wonderings Let your curiosity run wild! This lively book will inspire you to ask questions like scientists do. Why? Because questions can lead you to amazing discoveries. Like what? Like when theoretical physicist ...

 

NSTA Press Book

Wild Wonderings: Scientists and Their Questions

Click here to view video of Wild Wonderings Let your curiosity run wild! This lively book will inspire you to ask questions like scientists do. Why? Because questions can lead you to amazing discoveries. Like what? Like when theoretical physicist ...

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