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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Is It A Change?

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Modeling Energy

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Come On Feel The Noise

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Eco Chess

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Journal and Lesson Plans

Elementary Journal

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Bestselling Elementary books

NSTA Press Book

Universal Design for Learning Science: Reframing Elementary Instruction in Physical Science

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more.Here’s good news: With this practical book, you can learn from experien...

NSTA Press Book

The NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more.A key aspect of learning in K–12 education is the idea that what studen...

NSTA Press Book

It's Still Debatable! Using Socioscientific Issues to Develop Scientific Literacy, K–5

It’s Still Debatable! encourages scientific literacy by showing you how to teach the content and thinking skills K–5 students need to explore real...

NSTA Press Book

Big Data, Small Devices: Investigating the Natural World Using Real-Time Data

Now your students can transform their mobile phones and tablets into tools for learning about everything from weather to water quality. Big Data, Smal...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 16, 2024

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Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice...WS2

A collection of resources linked to the Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice in Science Education, WS2. T...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 9, 2024

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Science Update: Wildfires: Science and Technology, June 13, 2024

Join us on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the science and technology of firefighting. Wildfires have become an e...

Web Seminar

Science Update: National Marine Sanctuaries as Models of Science-Based Ocean Climate Action, October 10, 2024

Join us on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET, for a Science Update web seminar presented by NOAA about climate science and marine sa...

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: FA24: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, October 7, 2024

Elementary Pre-service Teachers! Join us on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 7:00 – 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the element...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 2, 2024

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Students to Stewards: Student-centered climate change instruction

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, March 26, 2024

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Web Seminar, April 11, 2024

This is a collection of resources for the program titled: Web Seminar: School & District Leaders: Engage Your Teacher Groups with NSTA!. This program...

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Coherence from the Students’ Perspective: What, Why and How?

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Denver24: Discovering NSTA’s Engineering Instructional Materials

A collection of resources for Discovering NSTA’s Engineering Instructional Materials...

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