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NSTA’s peer-reviewed journal for middle level and junior high school science teachers

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For Middle School Science Teachers

NSTA New ScienceTeacher Academy

NSTA and the Amgen Foundation have launched the NSTA New Science Teacher Academy, which will help to support and encourage middle and secondary school science educators in their first years of teaching.

Forensics in the Classroom Website

Capitalizing on the groundswell of interest in forensic science shows such as CSI and Forensic Files, the NSTA has teamed up with Court TV to develop exciting new free curriculum units on forensic science for middle and high school students. "It's Magic," "The Cafeteria Caper," and other cases help students solve intriguing mysteries by using real science, including biology, chemistry, and physics.

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Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12

Since 1973, NSTA and the Children's Book Council have compiled a yearly list of outstanding children's science trade books. The results from 1996 on are available online.

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