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November 12-15, 2025
Innovating Science Education for All
Get ready to experience the charm of Minneapolis as NSTA presents the premier gathering for science and STEM educators. Bring your most innovative ideas, connect with fellow professionals and industry leaders, and leave with fresh insights and creative strategies to inspire imaginative learning and boost student engagement. Embark on your journey at NSTA Minn25 where future-driven knowledge and endless possibilities await!
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Justification Letter • Justification Letter (MN Specific) • Media
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Conference Strands
Designing and Implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials and Assessments to Support 3D Teaching and Learning
Sessions in this strand are designed to deepen educators' knowledge base and instructional practice, with a focus on selecting, implementing, or adapting curricula and assessments to support 3D teaching and learning.
Outdoor and Place-based Education: Building Connections Beyond the Classroom
Sessions in this strand showcase how outdoor and place-based learning experiences foster engagement, exemplify 3D learning, and incorporate local contexts and issues into STEM education.
Teaching for Sensemaking
Sessions in this strand focus on instructional strategies to support student sensemaking. Four attributes of sensemaking are phenomena, science and engineering practices, student ideas, and science ideas (grade-appropriate disciplinary core ideas). In this strand, we invited educators to share how they have integrated the pillar(s) of sensemaking into their practice. Particular emphasis will be placed on sessions that provide strategies for lesson design or assessment using at least one of the pillars in combination with student work, student video, or specific examples of the strategy in the classroom and its impacts on student learning.
Literacy and Math in the Three Dimensions
Sessions in this strand focus on either the integration of science and literacy or the integration of science and math to create opportunities for student learning, problem-solving, and impact.
Climate Science and Sustainability: Teaching with Relevance and Impact
Sessions in this strand focus on climate science, environmental or natural stewardship, and sustainability.
STEM Haven
Sessions in this strand will focus on transdisciplinary learning (engaging students where disciplines converge to solve real-world problems). Sessions will highlight tools, strategies, and ideas where students apply knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines (science, technology, engineering, math, humanities, arts, computer science) to create and innovate solutions.
