Early Childhood Resources

Learning science and engineering practices from age 3 through preschool can foster children's curiosity in exploring the world and lay the foundation for science learning in K-12 settings.

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Phenomena-driven Science Instruction

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Solar Power

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Preschoolers “On the Move” with Energy

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Energy

“Energy is liberated matter, matter is energy waiting to happen.” — Bill Bryson, A Short History of Nearly Everything ...

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Journal and Lesson Plans

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Lesson Plans

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Uncovering Earth’s History, One Sample at a Time

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Phenomena-driven Science Instruction

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Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Strategies on Applying for a Science Teaching Position, November 21, 2024

Join us on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about strategies educators can use when applying for a science teaching p...

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Web Seminar, September 30, 2024

This is a collection of resources for the program titled: Web Seminar: FA24: Developing a Competitive Application for Shell Science Teaching Awards. T...

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Web Seminar, October 28, 2024

This is a collection of resources for the program titled: Web Seminar: FA24: Catching Up & Charging Ahead: Safely Using Li-Ion Batteries in Our School...

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Freebies for Science and STEM Teachers, July 2, 2024

Class Pack

Flight of the Pollinators ClassPack

Now Available for Grade K-2 Picture Perfect STEM Lessons - Ready-to-TeachTM Picture-Perfect ClassPacks!        &n...

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Web Seminar, October 2, 2024 Collection

This is a collection of resources for the program titled: Web Seminar: FA24: Reviewing a Proposal for NSTA Conferences. This program aired on October ...

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Web Seminar, August 15, 2024

This is a collection of resources for the program titled: Science Update: Space Weather on Our Approach to Solar Max. This program aired on August 15...

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Web Seminar, August 27, 2024

This is a collection of resources for the program titled: Web Seminar: Submitting a Successful Proposal to Present at NSTA’s National Conferences. T...

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NSTA Joins Advocacy Efforts for FY 25 Federal Funding

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: NSTA Teacher Awards – Shining the Spotlight on New Teachers and Veteran Teachers, October 24, 2024

Join us on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about all NSTA Teacher Awards available and how to apply.Did you come up w...

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