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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Activating Learning with Phenomena

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Uncovering Earth’s History, One Sample at a Time

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Advocating for Science from Within the Classroom

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Phenomena-driven Science Instruction

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Bestselling Elementary books

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Leadership by and for Science Teachers

Imagine having the opportunity to hear from 21 colleagues about their personal leadership journeys—and to get their advice. Leadership by and for Science Teachers is just such an opportunity. Author Rodger Bybee provides the insights and inspiratio...

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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. Like the others in the bestselling series, this book is loaded with classroom-friendly features to pinp...

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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 book discusses two popular approaches for structuring your lessons: POE (Predict, Observe, and Expl...

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Supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners in Science, Grades 7–12

Many middle and high school teachers are educated to teach science content—they don’t anticipate that one day they may be teaching it to students who need to learn both content and English. If the day has come when you’re facing that two-pronge...

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Dear Ms. Guadalupe: Letters to my Librarian

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRESALE (TO SHIP EARLY SEPTEMBER)! What do dinosaurs and librarians have in common? Curiosity, questions, and the power to inspire young minds! In Dear Ms. Guadalupe: Letters to My Librarian, students are introduced to the fascin...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, August 19, 2025

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Meaningful STEM: Student-Centered Strategies for Engagement, October 28, 2025

Join us on Tuesday, October 28, from 7:00 PM ET to 8:15 PM ET, for this edition of NSTA’s Teacher Tip Tuesday with a focus on STEM....

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Meaningful STEM: Expanding Access Through Engagement, September 30, 2025

Join us on Tuesday, September 30, from 7:00 PM ET to 8:15 PM ET, for this edition of NSTA’s Teacher Tip Tuesday with a focus on STEM....

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Hubble Observations of Interstellar Objects, August 21, 2025

Join us on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 7:00 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Hubble Space Telescope’s recent observations of an interstellar visitor to our Solar System, which was discovered on July 1 of this year....

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, August 12, 2025

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, August 5, 2025

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Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, November 3, 2025

Are you a K-12 teacher that works near a Shell asset? If so you could win a science classroom makeover. Join us on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge....

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Developing a Competitive Application for Shell Science Teaching Awards, September 22, 2025

Join us on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Teaching Awards....

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Next Generation Science Standards: Critical Components for Implementation at Scale, October 27, 2025

Join us on Monday, October 27, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn about the critical components for implementation at scale of the Next Generation Science Standards....