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  • Transforming Science Learning: Elementary Educators - Using the NSTA Sensemaking Tool to Evaluate Lessons for Sensemaking, September 25, 2024

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    The NSTA Sensemaking Tool (adapted from the research-based NGSS Lesson Screener) is designed to help educators be critical consumers of curricular materials as well as create and/or revise science lessons to reflect the…

  • Transforming Science Learning: Secondary Educators - Using the NSTA Sensemaking Tool to Evaluate Lessons for Sensemaking, October 16, 2024

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    Secondary educators, join us to learn how to recognize the critical aspects of sensemaking in a science lesson.The NSTA Sensemaking Tool (adapted from the research-based NGSS Lesson Screener) is designed to help…

  • CSL Submission Guidelines

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    CSL Submission Guidelines The primary audience of Connected Science Learning is STEM learning professionals, especially practitioners with responsibility for program development, in both in-school and out-of-school science learning environments (ranging from schools to museums, afterschool programs, media and technology…

  • Autism

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    Autism According to the Council for Exceptional Children, autism is a “spectrum disorder within a group of developmental disabilities defined by significant impairments in social interaction and communication, and by the presence of unusual behaviors and interests,” such as repetitive and stereotypic…

  • National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Courses and Pathways

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    National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Courses and Pathways Let Us Help You With Your JourneyPathways feature hand-selected programming tracks to maximize your conference experience through a curated grouping of sessions centered around a specific topic of interest.Add these Pathways to your agenda…

  • NSTA Press Extras

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    NSTA Press Extras NSTA Press® books with additional online resources Adventures With Arthropods: Eco-Friendly Lessons for Middle School Becoming a Responsive Science Teacher: Focusing on Student Thinking in Secondary Science Beyond the Egg Drop: Infusing Engineering Into High School Physics Brain-Powered Science…

  • Intellectual Disabilities

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    Intellectual Disabilities Introduction Students with intellectual disabilities are identified by exhibiting the following criteria: Sub-average intellectual ability (IQ 70 or lower) Problems in adaptive functioning Manifested before the age of 18 General Strategies Identify science role…

  • Scaling Up for STEM Instructional Materials

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    Scaling Up for STEM Instructional Materials About The Scaling Up For STEM InitiativeFor nearly a decade, the Northrop Grumman Foundation and NSTA have partnered to improve science teaching, ensuring more students have access to STEM learning and careers. Through the Scaling Up for STEM Initiative, the Northrop Grumman…

  • Transforming Science Learning: Phenomena Drive Instruction: How to Choose and Use Phenomena When Designing Instruction, September 23, 2020

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    Join us on Wednesday, September 23, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET for another seminar in the Transforming Science Learning series. Phenomena are a critical component of designing equitable learning opportunities…

  • NSTA Engage: Fall20 Popular Topics

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    NSTA Engage: Fall20 Popular Topics Online and Blended Learning Fri, 5:45-6:30 PM EST Conducting Labs in the Virtual World Fri, 4:05-4:50 PM EST Webcams as Windows into Animal Behavior Sat., 11:50-12:15 PM EST Saturday Lightning Chat:…

  • Awesome Websites and More

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    Awesome Websites and More NSTA strongly believes that parents can and should play an integral part in their child’s science education. Listed below are websites taken from the NSTA e-newsletter Scientific Principals that parents can use to find out more about science education and engage their children in fun, simple…

  • 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,…

  • For Teachers and Administrators

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    For Teachers and Administrators Understanding Next Generation Science Standards The Next Generation Science Standards emphasize the use of science and engineering practices to teach critical science content and introduce the concept of three-dimensional learning. Start with some basics about…

  • Featured Session: Proactive College Readiness for Neurodiverse Students…Tough Transitions in a Virtual Environment and How Best to Support Students Who Learn Differently

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  • NSTA Executive Director Search

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    NSTA Executive Director Search Search Description: Executive Director, National Science Teaching Association The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and works with elected officials and the Board to develop a strategic plan and vision for the Association and for carrying out the policies and directives…

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