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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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...

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Elementary Journal

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Bestselling Elementary books

NSTA Press Book

Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 2, Second Edition: 25 More Formative Assessment Probes

“Leave no alternative science idea unchallenged!” could be the slogan of this second edition of Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 2. Lik...

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 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 and...

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Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers, December 7, 2021

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, November 30, 2021

Web Seminar

Science Update: A Deep Dive into NASA's X-57, February 17, 2022

Join us on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET for a deep dive into the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's all-electric x-plane....

Web Seminar

Book Beat Live! Uncovering Student Ideas with Formative Assessment Probes, December 15, 2021

Join us on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET for another seminar in the Book Beat Live! series. Formative assessment is a sy...

Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers, November 23, 2021

Reports Article

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, November 16, 2021

Web Seminar

Teacher Tip Tuesday: Elevating Science Learning through Read Alouds! January 25, 2022

Join us on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET for another web seminar in the Teacher Tip Tuesday series....

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: SP22: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, February 24, 2022

Elementary Preservice Teachers - join us on Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety in the science/STEM cla...

Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers, November 9, 2021