3D Molecular Designs

We offer a transformative experience through 3DMD’s dynamic hands-on kits and the CBM’s professional development courses and student programs. Come to our workshops and tell us what you and your students need. Visit our websites for products and resources. Enjoy 20% off most products with coupon code 3DMDEngage21 through June 30, 2021! "I really enjoy digging deeper and asking the 'why' when I'm so used to just asking the 'what.' I'll continue striving to do that in my classes. Thank you for giving me some of the tools with which to do it!"

3d Molecular Designs

Amazon Future Engineer

Amazon Future Engineer is Amazon’s signature computer science program, designed to inspire, educate, and prepare children and young adults from underrepresented and underserved communities to pursue computer science.

American College of Education

American College of Education is: • Accredited through the Higher Learning Commission • 100% online, offering a broad range of micro-credential, certificate, bachelor, graduate, and post-graduate programs and courses • Affordable, with most master’s programs under $9,500 and doctorate programs under $24,000 ACE actively partners with innovative schools and districts to provide tuition reduction grants as an employee benefit. The grant amounts are: Ed.D./Ed.S., $1,000; M.Ed., $500; certificates and micro-credentials, $250. For more information, please contact: Melissa Hill Team Lead of Operations (844) 823-0652 [email protected].

American Museum of Natural History

Seminars on Science is an online graduate-level professional development program for teachers from the American Museum of Natural History. These six-week online courses in the life, Earth, & physical sciences give participants access to scientists, cutting-edge research, and valuable teaching resources that can be used virtually and in the classroom.

Amplify

Amplify Science is a phenomena-based K-8 program that was developed from the ground up for the Next Generation Science Standards by UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science. Highly engaging, the program immerses students in a compelling real-world problem in every unit, teaching them to think, read, write and argue like 21st-century scientists and engineers.

Animalearn

Established in 1990, Animalearn works to end the harmful use of animals in education. We strive to build awareness about animal use in the classroom and help to nurture a respect for all creatures. Animalearn helps both educators and students find the most effective non-animal methods to teach and study science. We provide hundreds of FREE dissection alternatives that you can borrow from our lending library, The Science Bank. We also work hard to provide resources you can access virtually and discounts/offers from our high-tech partners.

Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)

The National Science Teaching Association administers U.S. Army Educational Outreach Programs (AEOP) to engage students in real-world STEM experiences. Learn about eCYBERMISSION, an online competition for 6th-9th students; GEMS, a summer STEM enrichment program for 5th-12th students; JSHS, a national STEM competition for 9th-12th students; and other AEOP efforts. AEOP aims to broaden, deepen, and diversify STEM talent; support and empower educators; and implement a sustainable STEM education outreach infrastructure.

BIOZONE International

Inspiring better outcomes for our planet through science education. BIOZONE has more than 30 years’ experience in the development of engaging and effective resources for science teaching and learning. Our resources are unlike any you’ve seen before, and a departure from the traditional basal textbook paradigm. We take a “worktext” approach, combining the very best features of a traditional textbook with an interactive workbook. The resulting hybrid provides well designed, compact lessons that engage students and provide a rigorous yet accessible program of work Our extraordinary suite of resources meet the challenges of teaching today’s students, whether they be in a traditional classroom environment, an informal teaching setting or learning remotely. BIOZONE is renowned for its engaging presentation of content with a strong visual appeal. Our expert writers bring science to life through the use of phenomena from engagement to assessment. We continually revise and improve on our resources to ensure they remain current and relevant to your needs. Part of this process is engaging with you, as teachers and valuing your feedback, and we are only ever a phone call or email away. By their innovative design, our resources encourage student interaction, using simple investigations and data analysis to engage students in the science around them. Innovative strategies to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving help your students develop the 21st-century skills they need to succeed.

Brain Chase

We are an education company that focuses on learning programs that integrate Escape Rooms, Treasure Hunts, and other adventure puzzles to bring learning to life. We offers dozens of learning electives (everything from engineering to art to fitness), and in order for students to progress in their puzzles, they need to complete various learning challenges. We also offer 1-time Escape Rooms for. parties and events. We'll be offering "Escape from Mount Everest" on May 6th. Register now! Check us out at www.brainchase.com

BrainPOP

BrainPOP Science helps 6th-8th grade teachers navigate new shifts in science standards, assessments, and learning environments with confidence. Learn more about BrainPOP’s newest product and how you can support 3D learning, drive student mastery, and inspire tomorrow’s scientific thinkers—add our workshops to your agenda below!

Carolina Biological Supply Co.

Carolina Biological Supply Company is a worldwide leader in science education, providing top-quality, innovative science and math materials for educators. Carolina serves the K-16 market with everything needed to equip science laboratories and classrooms. Products, kits and free teacher resources are available at carolina.com. Carolina™ Science catalog available upon request.

Discovery Education

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia resources, and the largest professional learning network of its kind, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning, creating immersive STEM experiences, and improving academic achievement around the globe. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 140 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and like-minded organizations to empower teachers with customized solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.DiscoveryEducation.com. Contact us at www.discoveryeducation.com/help/contact-us

Esri

Esri is the global leader in geographic information systems (GIS) technology. Esri offers free software and instructional materials to schools for use in technology, science, social studies, and CTE classrooms. ArcGIS Online software allows students to map, analyze, save, and share their work securely - anytime, anywhere, from any connected device. If you would like to hear from the Esri Schools program in the future, please complete this short form at: https://arcg.is/11H9400

Estes Industries

Take learning to new heights with Estes Rockets! Our mission is you give you the confidence and skills necessary to teach STEM and rocketry with your students.

ExploreLearning

ExploreLearning® was founded in 1999 with a mission to improve student learning in math and science through best-in-class online solutions. Today, our award-winning products — Gizmos®, Reflex®, Frax®, and Science4Us®— are successfully used in every state and province and more than 80 countries around the world.

FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) offers free food safety, nutrition, and biotechnology education materials. FDA’s Science and Our Food Supply series features interactive curriculum for middle school and high school teachers and students, using food as the springboard to engage students in inquiry-based, exploratory science.

Feeding Tomorrow, the Foundation of the Institute of Food Technologists

Feeding Tomorrow is the Foundation of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Each day, we work to raise both the awareness of and interest in the science of food as a desirable career path. By attracting, retaining, and celebrating the creative and innovative minds of future food scientists, we will ensure the world has the ability to feed a growing and diverse population. Our Promises are: MOTIVATE by encouraging the best young minds to pursue careers in the science of food. SUPPORT through promoting and rewarding the excellence of students pursuing careers in the science of food. LEVERAGE the collective knowledge of our community to pursue food and nutrition solutions for those in need.

Flinn Scientific, Inc.

Flinn Scientific is a leader in providing quality, supplies, equipment, and digital resources for science education including Science2Go, the new solution for in-school, remote and hybrid learning. For more than 40 years, Flinn has provided educators with innovative products, lab safety training, lab design guidance, and helpful support.

HHMI BioInteractive

HHMI BioInteractive develops free resources, including short films, virtual labs, apps, and print materials, that are based on real data and highlight the science practices. These high-quality multimedia resources are developed, vetted, and field-tested by educators and scientists - and are all tied to major curriculum standards.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 3 million educators in 150 countries, while its award-winning children's books, novels, non-fiction, and reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world.

Kiss the Ground

The award-winning eco-Documentary, KISS THE GROUND is waking people around the world up to the possibilities of regeneration.

Now available for free to all schools, students, teachers and community educators, KISS THE GROUND: FOR SCHOOLS is a 45-minute-long educational version tailored to be viewed in a single class period and paired with new, science-based lesson plans and resources developed by NSTA. The new, classroom-ready materials build ket science skills while exploring the importance of regeneration and environmental health topics.

LaMotte Co.

Supporting environmental science education for over 100 years, LaMotte manufactures water and soil analysis test kits, curriculum packages, instrumentation, and sampling equipment for use in the classroom, lab, and field. Products cover a broad range of grade levels from grade 4 through college level. Engage your students with hands-on tests and activities.

Legends of Learning

Legends of Learning creates standards-aligned digital games and simulations. In our study with Vanderbilt University, students had higher levels of engagement, increased test scores, and faster comprehension of content. Use Legends of Learning to integrate an exciting game-based learning platform into your curriculum to give your students the superpower of knowledge! We love celebrating superheroes in education! Enter your information below to be entered to win a Legendary Cape: tinyurl.com/NSTA2021

McGraw Hill Education

Our vision is to unlock the full potential of each learner. Our mission is to accelerate learning. We accomplish this by creating intuitive, engaging, efficient, and effective learning experiences — grounded in research. We're helping create a brighter future for students worldwide by applying our deep understanding of how learning happens and how the mind develops. Learning science is the key.

Museum of Science, Boston

NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD)

Visit NASA’s virtual exhibit during the NSTA Engage: Spring 21 Conference and EXPLORE NASA Science! Watch NASA Science experts highlight the latest exciting discoveries from Earth and planetary science, heliophysics, and astrophysics! See how NASA “Lights the Way” by ordering your very own copy of NASA’s Earth at Night book! Learn about how the vantage point of space provides a unique opportunity to view all elements of the global Earth system—atmosphere, ocean, land, ice, biosphere—and how they interact with one another. We look forward to seeing you there!

NASCAR

Coming this fall 2021, the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and NASCAR are collaborating to bring new, science-based lesson plans and resources to K-8 teachers nationwide. New STEM content on NSTA.org will feature a collection of teacher reviewed lesson plans and activities exploring grade-appropriate science ideas for students incorporating the fun and excitement of NASCAR racing! Students will be able to experience a phenomenon, engage in science and engineering practices and share ideas to develop or apply the targeted science ideas.

“We are thrilled to be teaming up with NASCAR to provide elementary and middle school teachers nationwide with high-quality lesson plans and interactive classroom resources that support diversity and inclusion, ignite passion for STEM learning, and provide students with real-world examples of how their learning is connected to future STEM career options,” said Erika Shugart, NSTA Executive Director.

NSTA’s pit crew is hard at work tuning up these materials. Stand by for more exciting developments!

National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health, is the nation’s leading supporter of research on the brain and nervous system. The NINDS offers information on the brain and nervous system and free publications about many neurological disorders and neurological diagnostic tests. The NINDS is a leading NIH Institute for the BRAIN Initiative (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) and the HEAL Initiative (Helping to End Addiction Long-term). Visit our exhibit for educational resources about the brain and nervous system, information on COVID-19's neurological effects, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, chronic pain, and other topics. Educational videos: https://bit.ly/3dgC1rX. Brain Basics: https://catalog.ninds.nih.gov/ninds/term/Brain-Basics. COVID-19 information: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Current-Research/Coronavirus-and-NINDS/nervous-system. Free Migraine Trainer app: https://bit.ly/2PhaRcC. Order free publications: https://catalog.ninds.nih.gov/.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

The mission of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is to generate and disseminate fundamental knowledge about the effects of alcohol on health and well-being, and apply that knowledge to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol-related problems, including alcohol use disorder, across the lifespan. NIAAA produces a wide-range of evidence-based materials appropriate for both the public and professionals on topics related to alcohol use including underage drinking, tips on how to talk to your child about alcohol, as well as an alcohol screening guide for youth. NIAAA’s resources are reproducible and free of charge. Find more information on NIAAA, its programs, and resources at www.niaaa.nih.gov. NIAAA's free publications are available for order and download at https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/niaaa-publications-order-form.

NOAA Education

Please visit noaa.gov/noaa-at-nsta for specific information and resources related to this conference. Email us at [email protected] for any additional questions we can help you with!

NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep the public informed of the changing environment around them.

From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product. NOAA’s dedicated scientists use cutting-edge research and high-tech instrumentation to provide citizens, planners, emergency managers and other decision makers with reliable information they need when they need it.

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Please join us for the following sessions:

Thursday, April 15, 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm ET
NESTA and CLEAN 1: Strategies for Integrating Climate Science into the Elementary Classroom [NOAA partner presentation]
Alicia Christensen, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington College of Education; Tiffany Boyd, Classrooms for Climate Action: Louisville, CO

Wednesday, April 21, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm ET
Adding NOAA's SOS Explorer to Your Data Visualization Education Toolbox
Hilary Peddicord, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory; Stephen Zepecki, NOAA Office of Education; Beth Russell, NOAA Global Systems Laboratory

Thursday, April 22, 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm ET
Earth Day: Sea Level Rise — What It Is; Why It’s Happening; Why It’s So Very, Very Dangerous; and What You Can Do About It
Bruce Moravchik, NOAA National Ocean Service

Tuesday, April 27, 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm ET
NESTA and CLEAN 2: How to Teach with Climate Data and Tools [NOAA partner presentation]
Lin Andrews, National Center for Science Education; Jessica Bean, University of California, Berkeley; Mark Chandler, Columbia University; Louise Huffman, Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth; Cory Forbes, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Saturday, May 1, 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm ET
The Journey Back: Leveraging Data Tools and EdTech in the Post-COVID Classroom
Amy Dean, Jewish Community High School of the Bay & NOAA Data in the Classroom

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NOAA is collecting information from educators on multimedia distance learning. Please consider completing our short survey (< 5 min.) to help NOAA identify the types of multimedia content that interests you for use with your students/audiences as well as your own professional development. Participation is voluntary and answers are completely anonymous.

NOAA Office of Education

NSTA

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 40,000 science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and its impact on student learning. NSTA offers high quality science resources and continuous learning so that science educators grow professionally and excel in their career. For new and experienced teachers alike, the NSTA community offers the opportunity to network with like-minded peers at the national level, connect with mentors and leading researchers, and learn from the best in the field.

NSTA Press

PASCO Scientific

When you partner with PASCO, we work with you to develop engaging, hands-on investigations that help ignite student interest and improve learning outcomes. From world-class sensors and equipment to award-winning software and labs, PASCO solutions are thoughtfully designed and thoroughly tested to ensure success in your classroom or lab.

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. The Awards were established by Congress in 1983. The President may recognize up to 108 exemplary teachers each year. Awards are given to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teachers from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Department of Defense Education Activity schools, or the U.S. territories as a group (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands). The award recognizes those teachers have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. Since the program's inception, more than 5,000 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. Awardees reflect the expertise and dedication of the Nation's teaching corps, and they demonstrate the positive impact of excellent teachers on student achievement. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Savvas Learning Company (formerly Pearson K12 Learning)

At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting, we design next-generation learning solutions that help prepare students to become global citizens in a more interconnected, digital world. Developed by top authors and educators, our award-winning programs leverage the power of data and advanced technology to deliver immersive, personalized, and flexible content that connects teachers and students with real-world learning experiences, helping all learners discover their greatness. Visit savvas.com.

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

The Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition recognizes exceptional and innovative science educators, to recognize outstanding K–12 school programs for their exemplary approaches to science lab instruction utilizing limited school and laboratory resources, and raise awareness and exposure of the outstanding work being done in the science education field. Shell also sponsors two teaching awards, one awards $10,000 for your outstanding efforts, and the second awards seven awards to urban science educators. Shell Science Teaching Award recognizes one outstanding classroom science teacher (K–12) who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and community through exemplary classroom science teaching. The award consists of $10,000 and an expense paid trip to attend NSTA’s National Conference; two finalists will also receive all-expense-paid trips to the conference Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award provides support to seven diverse K-12 educators in pursuit of professional development, and serves to increase the science educator talent pool of minority educators to meet the education work force challenge of the future. The award consists of $1,800 to be used to attend the annual NSTA National Conference on Science Education. Recipients will be invited to attend a variety of workshops and presentations that are of particular interest to urban teachers at the annual national conference. All winners receive a year's membership to NSTA and paid registration to attend NSTA's national conference on science education.

Simulation Curriculum Corp.

Simulation Curriculum develops and publishes best-in-class simulation software and curriculum for the K-12 and College markets world-wide. Our mission is to help fill the need for high quality, accurate simulation-based curriculum for topics in Astronomy, Earth Sciences and beyond.

STEMscopes

STEMscopes is a comprehensive suite of results-oriented STEM curriculum and professional development solutions used by 6 million students and 600,000 teachers across all 50 states. Created by educators for educators, STEMscopes is highly adaptable, affordable, and supports instruction in any kind of learning environment. STEMscopes was developed by Accelerate Learning Inc. in partnership with Rice University. For information, visit stemscopes.com or call toll-free 800-531-0864.

TCI

Founded and run by teachers, TCI’s mission is to transform science into a multi-faceted learning experience that blends the best technology with the best pedagogy. We've got you covered for: customizable lesson plans; phenomena-rich program; easy-to-follow science videos; NGSS-designed assessments; engineering challenges; performance assessments; 3-dimensional investigations; and digital simulations.

Texas Instruments

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OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES

The National Assessment of Educational Progress

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the only assessment that measures what U.S. students know and can do in various subjects across the nation, states, and in some urban districts. Also known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP has provided important information about how students are performing academically since 1969. NAEP is a congressionally mandated project administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). NAEP is given to a representative sample of students across the country. Results are reported for groups of students with similar characteristics (e.g., gender, race and ethnicity, school location), not individual students. National results are available for all subjects assessed by NAEP. State and selected urban district results are available for mathematics, reading, and (in some assessment years) science and writing.

The Walking Classroom

The Walking Classroom is a nonprofit, award-winning program that gets students out of their seats and walking while listening to kid-friendly educational podcasts that come pre-loaded on audio devices (or via our brand new mobile App!). We have a STEM WalkKit audio device that comes preloaded with about 60 science-related podcasts. Content is standards-aligned for kids from grades 3 through 8. In addition, each podcast incorporates a health message and character value providing social emotional learning as part of the experience. This is a great screen-free resource for socially distant in-person learning, or remote learning. It provides great, engaging background information on a variety of science topics including a science careers series. No wifi or internet required. Kids Walk. Listen. And Learn.

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision

ExploraVision is a perfect STEM learning project for a virtual or in person collaboration and available with no cost to your students or your school. The ExploraVision competition for K-12 students engages the next generation in real world problem solving with a strong emphasis on STEM. ExploraVision challenges students to envision and communicate new technology 10 or more years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology.

uHandy Mobile Microscope

A small and highly portable smartphone microscope, uHandy serves as a second pair of eyes for everyone to discover the surprises hidden around every corner. uHandy may also help teachers in hybrid or distance learning where students can enjoy hands-on activities no matter if they are right in the same classroom with the teachers or sitting behind the screens. With great honor, uHandy was recommended by Common Sense Education as one of the "Best EdTech"

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Sustainability program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is 100% online* and designed for working professionals from interdisciplinary fields in sustainability. The program will prepare graduates to be educators and leaders who hold a passion for transforming systems of teaching and learning. The curriculum is intended to provide students the opportunity to actively engage in coursework, research and professional practice in the field of sustainability. For the purpose of the degree, sustainability is broadly defined using the six core principles. Students can explore sustainability in one or more of these principles to personalize learning in the program: Transformative Learning, Systems Thinking, Ecological Thought, Pluralistic Democracy, Diversity and Social Justice, Ethical Action If you are interested in building socially, ecologically and economically sustainable communities and interested in transforming systems of teaching, learning and leadership, you are encouraged to apply! Students from a diverse academic and professional backgrounds make up the student body, in diverse processional arenas; you do not you do not need a graduate degree in education.

Vernier Software & Technology

Vernier Software & Technology

Ward's Science

Ward's Science is your complete solution for materials and support for every science subject. Because YOU make big things happen in the classroom each day, we stand with you every step of the way. Discover a powerful combination of products, resources, and expert support for worry-free shopping, so you're free to focus on connecting your students to science - and inspiring them to explore the world.

XR Guru

XR Guru is an immersive learning platform that enables you to assign your students engaging science content using augmented reality and virtual reality so they can better understand complex topics.