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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Science and Children—January/February 2022

Volume 59, Number 3 Design Thinking is a mindset that values perspectives and embraces failure. Students are encouraged to iterate and think flex...

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Culturally Responsive Teaching

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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...

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Journal and Lesson Plans

Elementary Journal

Lesson Plans

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...

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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 ...

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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 and...

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...

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Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Fall 2022: Developing a Competitive Application for Shell Teaching Awards, November 7, 2022

Join us on Monday, November 7, 2022, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Teaching Awards....

Web Seminar

Science Update: Is Cancer Inevitable? July 14, 2022

Join us on Thursday, July 14, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET for another edition of NSTA's Science Update web seminars....

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Freebies for Science and STEM Teachers/From the Field, May 24, 2022

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Freebies for Science and STEM Teachers/From the Field, May 17, 2022

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From Math Methods and Science Methods…To STEM Methods

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Growing With Phenomenon

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Cross-grade Collaboration

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Q: What Makes a Great Science Investigation?

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I Will Survive

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Useful Beyond Assessments

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Diagnostics Through Sound

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Scientifically Modeling Water

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