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 We Cross Bodies of Water?

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The Roadster Challenge

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Ensuring All Elementary Students Have Access to Science Learning

Ensuring all students have access to science learning is part of the vision in A Framework for K–12 Science Education. Yet in many elementary school...

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STEM-ify Me: It’s Elementary! Designing Butterfly Wings

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Bestselling Elementary books

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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 ...

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...

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Web Seminar: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Distance-Learning Strategies, August 25, 2020

How can we create quality experiences for students in distance-learning situations? Join us as we discuss strategies and apps that leverage critical t...

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Engaging Families

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Online Digital Science Resources

Rapidly transition your in-person course to a remote format using these practical resources. ...

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Archive: Write from the Start, June 24, 2020

Have you read great articles in the NSTA journals that changed or added to the ways you and your students do science for the better? You could inspire...

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This and That Box

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The Downstream Collaborative Project

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Why is the Earth round?

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Shake A Bush

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Engineering Clean Water

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Sowing Spartina

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Talking Trash

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