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  • The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance finds inspiring new ways to get people excited about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math today so that our youth can become the innovators and workforce of tomorrow. MMSA offers targeted professional learning opportunities for your school or district. Our educator support spans implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), STEM integration, curriculum mapping, development of performance-based assessment tasks and more.

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  • The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance finds inspiring new ways to get people excited about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math today so that our youth can become the innovators and workforce of tomorrow. MMSA offers targeted professional learning opportunities for your school or district. Our educator support spans implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), STEM integration, curriculum mapping, development of performance-based assessment tasks and more.

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  • The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance finds inspiring new ways to get people excited about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math today so that our youth can become the innovators and workforce of tomorrow. MMSA offers targeted professional learning opportunities for your school or district. Our educator support spans implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), STEM integration, curriculum mapping, development of performance-based assessment tasks and more.

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Latest Events and Workshops

Book Study: Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science & Engineering Practices (Grades K-8)
One of the key innovations of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is the emphasis on the science and engineering practices. Join us to broaden your knowledge of the science and engineering practices and hone your skills for implementing the science and engineering practices in your classroom. ... View Event
Book Study: Ambitious Science Teaching

✸THIS IS AN UPCOMING VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY✸
January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, 2021

Ambitious Science Teaching outlines a powerful framework for science teaching to ensure rigorous and equitable instruction for all students. ... View Event
Getting to know the NGSS for Maine’s Environmental Educators
The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance is pleased to be teaming up with the Maine Environmental Educators Association to offer “Getting to Know the NGSS for Maine’s Environmental Educators.” During this free workshop, we explore the key shifts in the NGSS, model how to incorporate these shits into programming, and think about ways that Environmental Educators can both lead and support the transition to the NGSS! As a fun bonus, we will also be modeling ways to engage youth in scientific investigations in virtual environments. ... View Event
Building Computational Fluency with Whole Numbers, a 3-5 Progression
Are you looking for ways to build your own and your students’ understanding of the key components of computational fluency?
Do you want to gain access to numerous routines, activities and resources to support students’ flexibility in their approaches to operating with whole numbers, fractions and decimals? ... View Event

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Looking for high-quality, open-source, NGSS-designed middle school science units?  OpenSciEd will be releasing the second round of open-source, NGSS-designed middle ...
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