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Science Educators: Your Ultimate Beachside Book List!

June 13, 2023
Dive Into Science: Your Ultimate Beachside Book List! The Beachside Book List for Science Educators As you recharge over the...
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Catch the ‘Aha’ Moment: Snapshot Webinars on 3-Dimensional Learning to Ignite Your Science Classroom!

June 9, 2023
Quick Take: Are you looking for ways to get your students curious and motivated to engage in science? Join us for...
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Free Science Teaching Resources: Astronomy and James Webb Space Telescope Lessons

November 28, 2022
Download the Free Poster and James Webb Space Telescope Lessons Over the next 50 years, thousands of people will travel...
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Free Download! Get Your Claim Evidence Reasoning Poster

August 2, 2022
What is the Claim Evidence Reasoning Framework? Science teachers understand the value of students being able to explain phenomena, not...
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How the Open Source Movement is Changing the Game for Science Teachers

July 25, 2022
STEM education must continually evolve to retain its relevance in a fast-changing world.  Teachers, students, and parents have all been...
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What is Systems Thinking?

June 7, 2022
Systems Thinking: A Tool for Understanding Complex Systems Systems thinking plays an important role in how science is being taught...
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Ask a Neuroscientist: How Do You Teach Brain Science to Kids?

March 29, 2022
Many educators are already teaching K-12 students about the brain, but is there a better way to teach students neuroscience?...
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Why Students Want Deeper Learning in STEM and How Teachers Can Help Them Achieve It

March 29, 2022
"Students emphasized, in both surveys and interviews, a loss of deep learning in STEM. In some cases, students noted that...
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STEM Career Narratives: Celebrating Women in STEM

March 1, 2022
In honor of Women's History Month in March, we invite you to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of Women...
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