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Safer Handling of Alcohol in the Laboratory
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Safer Handling of Alcohol in the Laboratory The use of alcohol is quite common in biology and chemistry laboratories. Because of its flammability and toxicity, it is imperative that teachers understand how to use it safely, especially in light of the serious injuries that have occurred due to the…
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NSTA District Professional Learning Packages
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NSTA District Professional Learning Packages All NSTA Programs and modules can be delivered virtually or face-to-face. NSTA offers tailored packages of onsite presentations and workshops, online experiences, and books on popular topics—including three-dimensional instruction—for schools, districts, or states. Using a…
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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…
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 2
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 2 Full-Day WorkshopCustomizing OpenSciEd’s MaterialsGreat Materials + Teacher Brilliance = MagicPreconference • Wednesday, March 26 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will receive...Coffee and tea (first come first served…
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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…
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Due to ongoing health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Science Teaching Association has decided to cancel the fall 2020 Area Conferences on Science Education. The face-to-face meetings…
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NSTA Board and Council Meet the NSTA leadership » Board of Directors E-mail: boardofdirectors@nsta.org NSTA Presidents President Elizabeth Mulkerrin Omaha's…
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Due to ongoing health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Science Teaching Association has decided to cancel the fall 2020 Area Conferences on Science Education. The face-to-face meetings…
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The Development of the Next Generation Science Standards
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The Development of the Next Generation Science Standards An NSTA Background Paper Writers of Science for All Americans (AAAS 1989) were the first to clearly define the “understandings and ways of thinking [that] are essential for all citizens in a world shaped by science and technology.”…
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Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
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Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students Hearing loss often appears to be an invisible disability until the student enters the classroom. The challenges for students are anchored in learning language, learning how to listen and speak (if possible) and in learning how to read and write. In nearly all cases,…
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How to Read the Next Generation Science Standards
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How to Read the Next Generation Science Standards The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are distinct from prior science standards in three essential ways. 1) Performance. Prior standards documents listed what students should “know” or “understand.” These ideas needed to be translated into performances that could…
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12
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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 Submission Guidelines Reading science trade books is the perfect way for students to build literacy skills while learning science content. The books that appear in these lists were selected as outstanding children's science trade books. They were chosen by a book…