Elementary Resources

A solid foundation of science education in grades K-5 is essential. Instilling a wonder and enthusiasm for science, as well as addressing the critical need for a well-informed citizenry is crucial during this time.

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Activating Learning with Phenomena

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Uncovering Earth’s History, One Sample at a Time

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Advocating for Science from Within the Classroom

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Phenomena-driven Science Instruction

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Bestselling Elementary books

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Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, Second Grade, Expanded Edition: Using Children’s Books for Three-Dimensional Learning

There’s a lot to love about this newly expanded book in the Picture-Perfect Science series: You can combine STEM and reading through appealing lessons that are just right for your second-grade students. Also, reading comprehension strategies are em...

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Activating Students' Ideas: Linking Formative Assessment Probes to Instructional Sequence, K-5

Science teachers face an incredible challenging task of combining research on how students learn best, the three-dimensions of the Science Education Frameworks that in themselves are complicated to understand, and instructional sequences that lead to...

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Novel Engineering, K–8: An Integrated Approach to Engineering and Literacy

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more.With the Novel Engineering approach, “students become excited about what they are reading, writing, designing, and building! This excitement in turn helps them make stride...

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Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 3–5: Explore Before Explain

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 3–5 is a one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine how you teach science in elementary school. The book discusses two popular approaches for structuring your lessons: POE (Predict, Observe, and Expl...

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Dear Ms. Guadalupe: Letters to my Librarian

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRESALE (TO SHIP EARLY SEPTEMBER)! What do dinosaurs and librarians have in common? Curiosity, questions, and the power to inspire young minds! In Dear Ms. Guadalupe: Letters to My Librarian, students are introduced to the fascin...

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Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, November 3, 2025

Are you a K-12 teacher that works near a Shell asset? If so you could win a science classroom makeover. Join us on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge....

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Developing a Competitive Application for Shell Science Teaching Awards, September 22, 2025

Join us on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Teaching Awards....

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Next Generation Science Standards: Critical Components for Implementation at Scale, October 27, 2025

Join us on Monday, October 27, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn about the critical components for implementation at scale of the Next Generation Science Standards....

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 29, 2025

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 22, 2025

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Bringing Quantum Science to the K-12 Classroom, November 6, 2025

This year has been designated as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Join us on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to celebrate the 100 Years of Quantum. ...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 15, 2025

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Encores and Premieres, September 15, 2025

Join us on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for another installment of Book Beat Live!...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 8, 2025

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Unlocking Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to NSTA Proposal Submissions, August 19, 2025

Ready to share your best ideas with the science education community? Join us on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, for a dynamic web seminar where we will guide you through the process of submitting a successful proposal for the NS...

NSTA Press Book

The Explore-Before-Explain Guidebook for Science Education: Creating High Quality Lessons for the Classroom and Professional Learning

This guidebook uses an Explore-before-Explain instructional sequence to help you facilitate the design of active meaning-making lessons in science....

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