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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH <br />(PRE -TEEN AND TEENS IN 6TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE) <br />Effective science education for pre -teens and teens must focus on real -world application and offer opportunities for critical <br />thinking and decision -making activities. Programming for this level will follow the National Science Teachers Association <br />(NSTA) recommendationsts, including. <br />0 <br />V <br />CURIOSITY <br />Nurture curiosity about the natural <br />world and including opportunities to <br />engage in science and engineering <br />practices. <br />GROUP LEARNING <br />Incorporate independent and <br />cooperative group learning <br />experiences during the study of <br />science, and integrate science <br />with other curriculum subjects in a <br />multidisciplinary approach, such as <br />through theme -based learning. <br />UNDERSTANDING <br />Foster the development of <br />a scientific mindset and an <br />understanding of the nature of <br />science. <br />CRITICAL THINKING <br />Encourage the development of <br />critical thinking and communication <br />skills and the sharing of ideas and <br />results with peers. <br />15. NSTA Position Statement: Science Education for Middle Level Students. Retrieved <br />2019,08-01 fmm hftps://v..nAa.oT/abouf/positions/middicie l.mp <br />19C-18 <br />@ <br />ENGAGEMENT <br />Engage students in laboratory <br />investigations. <br />41 <br />REAL WORLD <br />APPLICATION <br />Provide opportunities for <br />application to real world problems <br />and authentic situations. <br />