You Deserve the Credit!
SciPacks are on-demand e-professional development to help you better
understand the content you teach. SciPacks are aligned with the national science
education standards; each SciPack contains:
- Three to five self-paced 1-2 hour interactive online learning experiences with engaging
simulations
- An email content wizard to address your individual questions
- A pedagogical component to assist you in translating the content for
your classroom
- The opportunity to pass a final assessment and print a certificate from NSTA demonstrating
your understanding of the content addressed within the SciPack.
Teachers are encouraged to seek approval in advance from their district for continuing education credits that may be ascribed for passing the final assessment. NSTA is establishing relationships with the department of education in states across the U.S. to formalize the recertification value for completing a SciPack, or series of SciPacks.
The FAQs on SciPacks
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What do SciPacks cover? Each one focuses on a set of key content ideas—such as Force and Motion or Plate Tectonics. Right now there are 9 content topics with more on the way.
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How will SciPacks help me learn? In the Science Objects you will find Interactive simulations to get you engaged; embedded questions to make sure you understand and remember. The style and tone are lively—even entertaining.
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How will SciPacks help me teach? They challenge you to explore and explain real-world phenomena, and offer student misconceptions to watch out for and practical ideas for addressing them.
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How much time will it take me to work through a SciPack? ? Five to ten hours, at your convenience. You can start and stop at any point.
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So how do I start? Do it now! Begin or just browse at the links below.
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