National Science Teachers Association

  National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is an association created by and for science teachers. The NTSA’s mission is “ … to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.”   Three area conferences and one national conference are held every year across the nation. These conferences offer topics specifically related to science and teaching topics that seem difficult for most students to understand. Presentations include lecture, activity, and lab based instruction. Science educators will find the conferences informative and fun, as well as productive.   Area conferences each have a different focus. The locations, dates, and focuses for the 2008 area conferences are listed below:     Charlotte, NC—October 30 – November 1 Biotechnology as an economic engine Fearlessly teaching physical science in elementary classrooms Assessment for understanding   Portland, OR—November 20-22 The Power of Green Nature of Science: A Way of Thinking Integrated Literacy   Cincinnati, OH—December 4-6 Teaching for Enduring Understanding Renewable/Nonrenewable Energy Resources Nature of Science: What is Science?   During these conferences, there are also presenters to show you the newest technology devices available for classrooms.  These include: videos, better or cheaper microscopes, and balances, and more.   To learn more about NSTA visit their website at http://www.nsta.org