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Is science literacy an appropriate major goal for science education?
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–Occasional commentary by Robert E. Yager (NSTA President, 1982-1983) Science Literacy is widely used as an important goal for science teaching. The term Popularity and Relevance of Science Education for Scientific…
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Media literacy week, October 21-25, 2019
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A shared reading experience is one of the most powerful strategies for building children’s literacy skills according to the International Library Association (ILA pg 3) and in my experience as a reader, educator, and…
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Julie Jackson and Interactive Word Walls & Literacy in Science
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Articles about Interactive Word Walls and COnnecting Literature & Science
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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…
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NSTA at #ILA15: Hands-On Science + Literacy Solutions
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The 2015 annual conference of the International Literacy Association (ILA) takes place July 18-20. Featuring general session speakers Shaquille O’Neal, Octavia Spencer, Shiza Shahid, and Stephen Peters, the conference…
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Phenomenon-Based, Literacy-Rich Learning Using Digitized Museum Objects
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Citizen science + Photos of signs in public spaces = literacy and spatial awareness
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If you and the children need to be active to stay warm outdoors in cold temperatures, consider walking fast on a walking field trip to locate and document signs around your community. In the September 2011 issue of…
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Celebrate International Book Giving Day with NSTA, the Home of Science Literacy
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February 14 is not only Valentine’s Day but also International Book Giving Day. Literacy is an important focus for NSTA, and a subject that is personally important to our staff and membership, so we’re celebrating! What…
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It's Debatable! Using Socioscientific Issues to Develop Scientific Literacy
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“Should schools charge more money for ‘unhealthy’ foods?” “Should animals perform in circuses?” Should rare Earth elements be mined in the United States?” “Should prescription drugs be advertised directly to consumers…
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Overview Transforming science education to benefit all through professional learning, partnerships and advocacy. The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 40,000 science educators and professionals committed to best…
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Overview - Cloned NSTA's mission is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. Founded in 1944 (as the National Science Teachers Association), the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is headquartered in…
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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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Science + Literacy Featured at NSTA’s Conference in Denver, CO, December 12-14
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Learn about science + literacy from experts in the field (your peers!) at NSTA’s Conference on Science Education in Denver, CO, December 12–14. We’ll be offering content sessions developed for all levels and…
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Transforming Science Learning: Scientific Literacy - Web Seminar, June 8, 2022
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A collections of resources for the web seminar titled: Transforming Science Learning: Scientific Literacy: Our Lives Depend On It! which aired on June, 8, 2022
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