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NATS Now is hosted on Zoom once a month.
These events are FREE and open to both members and nonmembers.
We ask that you register so we can plan ahead for numbers and send you reminders and the Zoom link via email.
Scroll down to see resources and information from past NATS Now sessions.
Past NATS Now Sessions
July 28, 2026
AI is here and it is powerful.
As science teachers, how can we use AI effectively to support our own productivity and planning?
How do we teach our students to harness the power of this tool to support their scientific reasoning and questioning skills?
Here are the slides from this session. There are many ideas to get you started and links to support your learning.
August 18, 2026
How do we help our students get better at asking questions and defining problems?
Sometimes students are full of questions that branch off in a million different directions. Other times, it can be difficult to get them to ask questions at all.
How can we help them grow and refine their skills for asking questions that can be investigated the phenomenon they are investigating scientifically?
This month, we discussed three strategies and linked to some resources to help you get started.
September 15, 2026
We have THAT in Nebraska?!?
This month, we learned about some of the amazing science resources we have right here in Nebraska!
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Meet Matt Dunker! Science Education Specialist for Nebraska Department of Education
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Nebraska's Dark Skies! Astronomy resources in Nebraska.
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We have Dark Sky International certified sites and an annual Star Party!
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Planetariums and observatories!
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Prairies and Conservation!
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What is a Bio Blitz?
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Prairies with public access!
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Organizations that would love to help you learn more!
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Learning Opportunities and Resources for you and your students!
October 20, 2026
Fusion Energy!
This month, we learned current research in fusion energy with Katy Dornbos, Nebraska's own Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow!