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 We Cross Bodies of Water?

Lesson Plan

The Roadster Challenge

Journal Article

Ensuring All Elementary Students Have Access to Science Learning

Ensuring all students have access to science learning is part of the vision in A Framework for K–12 Science Education. Yet in many elementary school...

Blog Post

STEM-ify Me: It’s Elementary! Designing Butterfly Wings

Journal Article

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 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

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

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 ...

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Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers, Week of August 14, 2020

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Building Critical Thinkers by Showing the Societal Impact of Inventions

Reports Article

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, August 12, 2020

Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers, Week of August 7

Blog Post

Pandemic Hobby: Ducks

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Back to School with NSTA, NSELA, and CS3, August 20, 2020

Join us on Thursday, August 20, 2020, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET to learn how NSTA, NSELA, and CS3 can help you bring science learning back to school ...

Journal Article

Tinkering vs. Engineering

Lesson Plan

How can a helicopter fly on Mars?

Lesson Plan

How can we tell what season it is?

Blog Post

Sensemaking Resources for This Year’s Challenges

Blog Post

Safety for Hands-On Science Home Instruction

Web Seminar

Science Update: The Enduring Legacy of Henrietta Lacks, September 16, 2020

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET and learn about Henrietta Lacks and her legacy. Henrietta Lacks was an...

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