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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Is It A Change?

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Modeling Energy

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Come On Feel The Noise

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Eco Chess

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Journal and Lesson Plans

Elementary Journal

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Bestselling Elementary books

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Activating Students' Ideas: Linking Formative Assessment Probes to Instructional Sequence, K-5

Science teachers face an incredible challenging task of combining research on how students learn best, the three-dimensions of the Science Education F...

NSTA Press Book

Universal Design for Learning Science: Reframing Elementary Instruction in Physical Science

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more.Here’s good news: With this practical book, you can learn from experien...

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 studen...

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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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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 17, 2024

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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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AI in the Science Classroom

NSTA Press Book

Uncovering Student Ideas in Life Science, Volume 2: 30 New Formative Assessment Probes

Here’s a fresh way to help your students learn life science by determining how you can help them learn best. Uncovering Student Ideas in Life Scienc...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 10, 2024

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Science Update: Exoplanets: Finding Life in the Galaxy, January 30, 2025

Join us on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the search for planets located outside our Solar System....

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Science Update: The Rocks and Minerals of Climate Change, November 14, 2024

Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the role that rocks and minerals play regarding climate change....

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 3, 2024

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, August 27, 2024

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NSTA Web Seminars: Book Beat Live! 2023

A collection of recordings of the Book Beat Live! web seminars that aired live in 2023....

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NSTA Web Seminars: Transforming Science Learning, 2023

A collection of recordings of the Transforming Science Learning web seminars that aired live in 2023....

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NSTA Web Seminars: Teacher Tip Tuesday, 2023

A collection of recordings of the Teacher Tip Tuesday web seminars that aired live in 2023....

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