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Science Update: Space Weather: The Sun, Earth, and You, December 4, 2025
Join us on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about impending solar events and their potential impacts on Earth....
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The ocean acts like a sponge, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Increased absorption by the ocean causes changes to our ocean's chemistry from pole to pole. This is known as ocean acidification. Ocean acidification has regional and local ...
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, December 17, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
Web Seminar
Marine debris is a widespread pollution problem in our ocean and waterways. It can harm wildlife, habitats, and our economy. This issue is human-caused, but it also has human solutions. One of the best tools we have to combat marine debris is underst...
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers: December 10, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
Web Seminar
Archive: Science Update: Exploring the Applications of Low Earth Orbit Observations, May 8, 2025
The Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) is a joint mission between NOAA and NASA that observes Earth and provides critical data for weather forecasting in addition to many other climate change, agriculture, aviation, and disaster monitoring applicati...
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 19, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 12, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 5, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
Journal Article
Direct experiences in the living world are a major ally in helping students understand biology and the practice of science, and in fostering a lifelong love for nature. The positive impact of field study on students’ experiences and outcomes, and t...
By Barry McPhail
Journal Article
Saving Our Water: Engagement Strategies for Designing Collaborative Community-Based Solutions
In recent years, some communities have experienced extreme conditions of drought: reduced water supply for farms, increased wildfires, and decreased water availability in reservoirs and groundwater basins. This article details how high school juniors...
By Raven Mangiante, Elaine Silva Mangiante
Journal Article
One of the most cost-effective ways to engage students in real-world STEM is by turning to local issues of emerging relevance through current events. In this middle school lesson, local current STEM events are used to encourage students to explore th...
By Rebecca Grella
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, October 8, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, October 1, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 24, 2024
By Debra Shapiro

