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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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...

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

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...

NSTA Press Book

A Head Start on Science, Second Edition: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder

Imagine what fun it could be for 3- to 7-year-olds to engage in a game of Prism Play or Magnetic Scavenger Hunt or Where Did the Shadows Go? Then imag...

NSTA Press Book

Uncovering Student Ideas in Physical Science, Volume 3: 32 New Matter and Energy Formative Assessment Probes

Have you been wanting to learn more about what your students know (or think they know) about major concepts in matter and energy? Have you been wishin...

NSTA Press Book

Eureka, Again! K–2 Science Activities and Stories

It’s never too early to put a human face on science and engineering! Research shows that a child’s ideas about how scientists and engineers look a...

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From the Field: Events and Opportunities, July 27, 2021

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Incorporating DNA Education in Early and Intermediate STEM Learning

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Web Seminar: Are your Lab SOPs in Place for a Safer School Year?, September 16, 2021

Join us on Thursday, September 16, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn how teachers of science can prepare for a safe return to school....

Web Seminar

Science Update: State of the Climate, October 14, 2021

Join us on Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET to learn about the latest on the state of the climate from NOAA's National Centers f...

Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers, July 20, 2021

Web Seminar

Science Update: Protecting the Elusive & Endangered Hawaiian False Killer Whale, December 2, 2021

Join us on Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET to learn about false killer whales in the Hawaiian Islands and NOAA's efforts in hel...

Reports Article

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, July 13, 2021

Blog Post

Are Your Lab SOPs in Place for a Safer School Year?

Journal Article

Concept-Based Probes: The Justified List

Journal Article

What’s So Phenomenal About Animals?

Journal Article

Enhancing the STEM Framework

Journal Article

Combining the Old With the New

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