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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How do kites fly?

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Teaching Science Through Trade Books

“‘What was your favorite book as a child?’ In more than 10 years of facilitating workshops, we have never heard anyone reply, ‘My fourth-grade...

NSTA Press Book

Why Use Trade Books to Teach Science?

One of the most compelling reasons to use picture books to each science concepts is that picture books are highly engaging to students of all ages. Th...

Book Chapter

Teaching Through Trade Books: Kite Explorations

Children are delighted by the playful activity of making and flying kites, and this month's trade book article encourages teachers to harness this exc...

Journal Article

Journal and Lesson Plans

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Lesson Plans

Bestselling Elementary books

NSTA Press Book

Argument-Driven Inquiry in Fifth-Grade Science: Three-Dimensional Investigations

AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! Forthcoming in October 2020....

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 stu...

NSTA Press Book

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 ...

NSTA Press Book

Uncovering Student Ideas About Engineering and Technology: 32 New Formative Assessment Probes

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more. Have you been wondering how well your students understand engineering ...

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Discovering Community and Learning

Web Seminar

Teacher Tip Tuesday: Taking Familiar Digital Tools to the Next Level: Google Slides and Docs, October 13, 2020

Join us on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET for another edition of the Teacher Tip Tuesday series focusing on digital tools....

Web Seminar

Science Update: The Cosmic Shooting Gallery, November 19, 2020

Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2020, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET to learn about space collisions. Stuff hits the Earth all the time, but for...

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, October 22, 2020

Join us on Thursday, October 22, 2020, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM ET and learn how to develop and submit a competitive application for the Shel...

Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers, September 22, 2020

Journal Article

Taking Action in STEM Learning

Journal Article

Integrating Crosscutting Concepts into Science Instruction

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Developing a Competitive Application for Shell Teaching Awards, October 29, 2020

Join us on Thursday, October 29, 2020, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 PM ET and learn how to develop and submit a competitive application for the Shell Teaching...

Journal Article

Beyond General-Purpose Talk Moves

Reports Article

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, September 15, 2020

Journal Article

Standards Are Not Curriculum

Journal Article

Extending Engineering Learning Beyond Field Trips

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