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This course is intended to provide secondary physics teachers with a connection between topics in renewable energy sources to Next Generation Science Standards in physics. The goal of the course is to improve their…
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Snow and Avalanche Physics for Science Educators is a 3 credit course designed to educate the teachers in the basics of snow and avalanche physics such that they may apply what they learn in their own classrooms to…
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NSTA’s fall area conferences on science education are right around the corner: Baltimore, October 5–7 Milwaukee, November 9–11 New Orleans, Nov. 30–Dec. 2 If you’ve ever attended, you know that you get up to…
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NSTA Social Media Comment Policy
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NSTA Social Media Comment Policy The purpose of NSTA’s participation in social media is to engage with the science and STEM education community, enhance communication and collaboration, contribute to relevant conversations, and promote NSTA’s programs, products, and services. We encourage and welcome comments. However…
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New NSTA Book Helps Middle School Students Improve Their Skills in Both Physical Science and Reading
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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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Glossary of Disability Terminology
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Glossary of Disability Terminology Accessible: In the case of a facility, readily usable by a particular individual; in the case of a program or activity, presented or provided in such a way that a particular individual can participate, with or without auxiliary aid(s); in the case of electronic resources, accessible…
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Blick on Flicks The latest (and final) Blick on Flicks: The End of Something: Blick on Flicks Looks Back Your browser does not support the audio element. Read the review We all love watching movies. But we also love science. And sometimes the two don't mix! To help us…
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Sensory Integration Challenges
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Sensory Integration Challenges Sensory Integration Disorder is a condition that exists when sensory signals don't get organized into appropriate responses. Pioneering occupational therapist and neuroscientist A. Jean Ayres, PhD, likened SPD to a neurological "traffic jam" that prevents certain parts…
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Visual Impairments Students with visual impairments include those with low vision and those who are blind. Students who are blind may use Braille to read. Students with low vision tend to read print, may use optical devices, or may also read Braille like their peers who are blind. Both students who…
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Universal Design for Learning Science: Reframing Elementary Instruction in Physical Science is a unique classroom resource, first and foremost, because of its assumption of ability rather than disability. Authors…
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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…
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Learning Science With Mobile Technologies
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The use of technology is increasing rapidly in our society, and classroom teachers must recognize the impact and importance of technology in the lives of their students. It is crucial that college faculty involved in…
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