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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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...
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...
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...
Now your students can transform their mobile phones and tablets into tools for learning about everything from weather to water quality. Big Data, Smal...
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Resources for the Denver conference session STEM Learning with Rocketry: Exploration Generation (3/23/24)....
NSTA National Conference on Science Education, Denver, Colorado, March 2024...
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School and district leaders are invited to join us on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about NSTA’s School and Distric...
A collection of resources for Discover NSTA’s Elementary Instructional Materials!...
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Through regular classroom communications teachers facilitate family partnership in nature-based learning. Teachers can promote family engagement in th...
This article presents a framework to design lesson plans for elementary science teachers using insights from a summer-long research experience for tea...
Science in the elementary grades is often deprioritized in comparison to ELA and mathematics. We wondered, how comprehensively, frequently, and consis...
The Poetry of Science...
Schoolyards and school gardens present a rich context for students to engage with engineering and design. We describe the Designing Trellises unit, an...
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