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  • EQuIP Rubric for Science

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    The EQuIP Rubric for Science provides criteria by which to measure how well lessons and units are designed for the NGSS.The purpose of the rubric and review process is to: (1) review existing lessons and units to…

  • Rights and Permissions

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    Rights and Permissions Welcome to the Permissions page for the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). Copyright All materials published on this site (including but not limited to images, text, illustrations, and audio clips) are protected by copyright laws of the United States or other jurisdictions and are…

  • Awards and Recognition Program

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    Awards and Recognition Program Dare to Dream! Have you ever dreamed of yourself as a STAR and seeing your name up in lights? With 17 teacher award programs, your dream could become a reality.  Did you know more than $80,000 in cash and prizes are just waiting to be claimed? We are excited to announce that…

  • Eye Protection and Safer Practices FAQ

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    Eye Protection and Safer Practices FAQ What is My Obligation? Science teachers are obligated to provide students with the safest and most appropriate eye protection for the task that they are being asked to perform. School boards as the employer are required to purchase and teachers as employees to…

  • NSTA Email List Server

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    Welcome to the NSTA list server.* NSTA’s lists are group email discussions that allow members to exchange information in a peer-to-peer forum. NSTA Members who subscribe (at no extra cost!) can now select from 23 …

  • VAST-ly improved learning opportunity for elementary and preK teachers—state associations aren't just for high school science teachers!

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    Learning about science curriculum and meeting more early childhood teachers than I expected were the happy outcomes of the two days I spent at the really well-run Virginia Association of Science Teachers 2009…

  • Standing Committees

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    Standing Committees VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLEOne of the most fulfilling ways to have an impact on science education is to participate at a national level. Volunteer opportunities are available to NSTA members who would like to lend their skills, talents and passion for science learning to…

  • Tips for Busy Parents

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    Tips for Busy Parents Do you panic when your child comes home from school asking for help with his or her science fair project? Do you ever wonder how you can help your child learn science? You are not alone. Many parents—especially those who didn't pursue careers in science—may be apprehensive, sometimes even fearful,…

  • Topic Study for Elementary Teachers: Assessing Three-Dimensional Learning: Using the Critical Aspects of Sensemaking to Design Assessments Meaningful to Both Teachers and Students

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    This topic study for elementary school teachers on assessing three-dimensional learning will move our learning community from research to practice over the course of four weeks. We’ll use high-quality instructional and…

  • Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

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  • Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools

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    Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Specialized Information Services (SIS) recently released a new Enviro-Health Links page, "Laboratory Safety," which offers links to information for clinical, academic, and school…

  • NSTA Engage Fall20 Schedule at a Glance

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    NSTA Engage Fall20 Schedule at a Glance Friday, November 13 4:00-4:05 PM EST Welcome from NSTA President Beth Allan 4:05-4:50 PM EST Concurrent Sessions Live Demos by Marketplace Partners 4:50-5:35 PM EST Marketplace Partner Workshops 5:35-5:45 PM…

  • Engage Spring 21 proposals

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    Engage Spring 21 proposals Each week of NSTA Engage: Spring21 will focus on a different grade band: Elementary Educators: April 12–17 Middle Level Educators: April 19–24  High School Educators: April 26–May 1  Postsecondary and Preservice: May 3–8    You can select all the grade level ranges…

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