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    NSTA Press Extras NSTA Press® books with additional online resourcesAdventures With Arthropods: Eco-Friendly Lessons for Middle SchoolBecoming a Responsive Science Teacher: Focusing on Student Thinking in Secondary ScienceBeyond the Egg Drop: Infusing Engineering Into High School PhysicsBrain-Powered…

  • In Evolution Education, State Science Standards Matter

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  • Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2026 Winners

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    Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2026 Winners      ELEMENTARYMistie BarronFairmont Elementary SchoolPasadena, TXMistie Barron’s philosophy for teaching science is centered around creating a student-…

  • 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…

  • National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Featured Presentation 3

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    National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Featured Presentation 3 California Perspectives on Science Education PolicyFriday, April 17 • 8:00-9:00 AMAnaheim Convention Center - Ballroom CPanelists:Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public InstructionChristine Hirst Bernhardt…

  • Planning Three-Dimensional Instruction

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    Knowing that content material is most engaging when students can relate to it, I always begin my year with a student survey. The questions are designed to help me design lessons to be as student-focused as possible.…

  • How I Came to Understand the Three Dimensions

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    When I first started teaching science, I taught the facts. I taught the nine planets (before Pluto got demoted; sorry, Pluto!), the steps of mitosis, and the workings of plate tectonics, for example. I was proud that I…

  • Leveraging Science in the News

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    Guest post by Will Reed As science teachers, particularly those of us working to implement three-dimensional (3-D) instruction in our classroom, we strive to make learning relevant to student experiences, engaging them…

  • Stay F.I.T.

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  • 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…

  • National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Featured Presentation 1

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    National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Featured Presentation 1 Breaking Stereotypes Through Playful Science LearningFriday, April 17 • 8:00-9:00 AMDr. Amanda Sullivan, Senior Researcher at the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP)…

  • 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:…

  • National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026

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    National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Growing Together: Collective Insights for Lifelong Learning  Soak up the sunshine and inspiration at NSTA’s premier professional learning event of the spring! Set against the vibrant backdrop of Anaheim, California, NSTA ANA26 brings…

  • Shell Urban Science Educator Development Award 2025 Winners

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    Shell Urban Science Educator Development Award 2025 Winners      Wahab AshrafScience Park High SchoolNewark, NJ As a 14-year science teacher Wahab Ashraf provides students with a well-rounded…

  • New Teacher Welcome Hub

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    New Teacher Welcome Hub   Welcome to Your NSTA Teaching Community!Resources, connections, and inspiration to support you in your first years of teaching science.Explore Resources Join a CommunityMember Benefits Sign up for…

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