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?

Lesson Plan

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

Elementary Journal

Lesson Plans

Bestselling Elementary books

NSTA Press Book

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

Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more....

NSTA Press Book

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

Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more. Here’s good news: With this practical book, you can learn from experienced eleme...

NSTA Press Book

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 3–5: Explore Before Explain

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 3–5 is a one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine how you teach science in elementary school. The...

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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Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers, January 19, 2021

Web Seminar

Teacher Tip Tuesday: The Meaning Beyond The Words: How Language, Race, & Culture Impact Science Teaching & Learning, February 2, 2021

Join the NSTA Professional Learning Committee and author, Bryan A. Brown, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET in exploring how ra...

Reports Article

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, January 12, 2021

Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers, January 5, 2021

Blog Post

Reflections About Teaching Science Remotely

Blog Post

Virtual Family Science Events

Blog Post

Sensemaking at a Distance

Blog Post

Designing Equitable Engagement in Sensemaking

Web Seminar

Teacher Tip Tuesday: Supporting Ambitious Science Teaching, January 26, 2021

Join the NSTA Professional Learning Committee and author, Melissa Braaten, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET in exploring strat...

Reports Article

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

Journal Article

What a Year

Journal Article

Building Science Language

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