2025 Fall – National Science Teachers Association Conference Workshops

Minneapolis, MN

Evolution in Paradise: Teaching Evolution with the World’s Most Extravagant Birds

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Time: 2:20 – 3:20 PM CST

Location: Minneapolis Convention Center – 211 D

Strand: No strand

Takeaway: Bring evolution and the science process to life in your classroom with real-world science, incredible videos, rich data resources, and hands-on activities inspired by some of the planet’s most spectacular birds, the birds-of-paradise.

Connecting Nature and Technology: Connecting with the Land Through Birds

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Time: 2:40 – 4:40 PM CST

Location: Minneapolis Convention Center – L100 F

Strand: Climate Science and Sustainability: Teaching with Relevance and Impact

Takeaway: Birds are a year-round phenomenon that help students connect to their local environment and contribute data to conservation projects. Use the Merlin Bird ID app and eBird participatory science project for value-added technology that help your students be successful birders and contributors right away!

Conference website: https://www.nsta.org/national-conference-science-education-minneapolis-2025

Conference location: Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN.

Stop by our booth #402 to chat with our staff members. Also, pick-up some posters for your classroom and learn more about our resources!

Expo Hall hours:

  • Thursday 10:50 am to 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm