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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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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Culturally Responsive Teaching

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Journal and Lesson Plans

Elementary Journal

Lesson Plans

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 21, 2023

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Science Update: The Grand Challenge of Coral Reef Sustainability, March 7, 2024

Join us on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, for an edition of NSTA’s Science Update about coral reef ecosystems. Even optimis...

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The Astronomical Event of the Decade

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, and then again on Monday, April 8, 2024, sky gazers all across North America will experience what is arguably the most ...

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Astronauts Zoom: An Astronaut Alphabet

Astronauts Zoom: An Astronaut Alphabet  By Deborah Lee Rose September 2020 Persnickety Press 36 pages $16.95 ...

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Looking Toward the Skies

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The Importance of Partnership, Support, and Sustained Professional Development

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Kids Love Nonfiction!

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