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Exemplary Science in Informal Education Settings: Standards-Based Success Stories
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Just as science education doesn’t stop at the schoolhouse door, neither should effective application of the National Science Education Standards. Exemplary Science in Informal Education Settings shows real-world…
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Science with Attitude: An Informal Science Education Experience
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Kansas City's Science City Summer Camp is an eight-week program for children of ages 6-12 from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Drawing on the knowledge that people have diverse learning styles, Science City…
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Advancing the NSES Vision through Informal Science Education
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Despite originally being almost exclusively focused on the school context, the National Science Education Standards (NSES) emerged as an amazingly relevant document for the informal context as well. All four of the…
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Lessons About Science and Religion From Informal Science Educators
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Teaching evolution can be challenging whether you are a formal or informal educator. This chapter introduces information on visitor learning of evolution in informal education venues—particularly museums—and describes…
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Fieldwork: New Directions and Exemplars in Informal Science Education Research
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Fieldwork can teach our students that although controlled experiments are one route to scientific knowledge, they are by no means the only route (McComas 1996). In this chapter the authors have selected a small set of…
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Can an Informal Science Institution Really Play the Key Role in K–12 Science Education Reform?
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The Washington State LASER (Leadership Assistance for Science Education Reform) program is under the leadership of the Pacific Science Center, an informal, nonprofit science institution, dedicated to increasing the…
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National Congress on Science Education
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National Congress on Science Education The National Congress on Science Education meets annually and consists of one voting delegate from each of the 94 NSTA Chapters and Associated Groups. The Congress meets to discuss issues and bring forth recommendations that may be of interest to NSTA and the science education…
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Working at the Intersections of Formal and Informal Science and Literacy Education
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The National Writing Project provides professional development, develops resources, generates research, and works to improve the teaching of writing and learning in schools and communities. In this article, we…
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Community-Informed STEM Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood Educators During COVID
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Housing
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Housing We hope you enjoy your stay in PhiladelphiaPlease note that NSTA will not provide shuttle service between conference hotels and the convention center. Hotel Reservations You must make your hotel…
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Leaders Institute
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Leaders Institute Join fellow administrators for a day of empowering strategies, connection, and inspiration through focused leader-centric professional learning. At NSTA’s Leaders Institute,…
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Exemplary Science in Informal Education Settings: Standards-Based Success Stories (e-book)
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Just as science education doesn’t stop at the schoolhouse door, neither should effective application of the National Science Education Standards. Exemplary Science in Informal Education Settings shows real-world…
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 4
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National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 4 Full-Day WorkshopImplement OpenSciEd High School Units in Your ClassroomFostering Curiosity and Confidence in High School Science LearnersPreconference • Wednesday, March 26 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMNSTA Professional Learning TeamAll…
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