National Middle Level Science Teachers Association

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PRESIDENT ELECT: Sara Tolman

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mark Goldner & Cindy Hopkins

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The National Middle Level Science Teachers Association (NMLSTA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering educators and inspiring the next generation of scientists. Your generous donation helps us provide resources, professional development, and innovative opportunities for middle level science teachers nationwide.

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Classroom Teacher Awards

Webinar Series

Brought to you by NMLSTA and the NSTA Middle Level Teaching Committe

Join Us for Our Next Webinar featuring DeeDee Okamoto, an instructional designer for EarthScope Consortium.

Not Your Average Slinky Demo: Waves Move Energy

Most of us have seen a wave demo using a slinky, but have you seen waves moving in ALL directions using a ball?

Attenuation through different media? Wave behavior at a media interface? How about a wave moving through the foundation of a house or building? We'll look at these 4 simple, unique, low-cost demos and look at 2 different paths you can take your students through.

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

7:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. CT, 5:00 p.m. MT, 4:00 p.m. PT

Click HERE for more information and register for this webinar.

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“Sea to Sky: Free Online Educational Resources from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)”

Learn about NOAA’s wealth of FREE educational resources, including lesson plans, demonstrations, videos, data resources, printable activities, and much more on topics like ocean exploration, coral reef ecosystems, climate change, hurricanes, and watersheds.

Thursday, December 7, 2023

7:00 p.m. ET, 7:00 p.m. CT, 6:00 p.m. MT, 5:00 p.m. PT

Click HERE for more information and register for this webinar.

NSTA National Conference: Anaheim 2026

NSTA National Conference: Boston 2027

You Can Still be a Presenter During the Middle Level Share-a-Thon in Boston!

Although the window for submitting the various types of workshops and presentations during the NSTA National Conference in Boston, March 17 – 20 has closed, you can still make a submission to present during the Middle Level Share-a-Thon!

Even if you have already submitted other presentations, the Share-a-Thon submission portal is still open and will continue to be open at least until mid-December!

Click HERE for more information and to submit your proposal. Your topic must be of interest to Middle Level Educators.

NMLSTA will be responsible for the final decision regarding the acceptance of your proposal.

Questions? Contact: lipscombml@NMLSTA.org

NMLSTA Paul deHart Hurd Award

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