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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Activating Students' Ideas: Linking Formative Assessment Probes to Instructional Sequence, K-5

Science teachers face an incredible challenging task of combining research on how students learn best, the three dimensions of the Science Education Frameworks that in themselves are complicated to understand, and instructional sequences that lead to...

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Universal Design for Learning Science: Reframing Elementary Instruction in Physical Science

New in 2020! 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 elementary school educators about how to make physical science both challenging and accessible f...

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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

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The Perfect Planet

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRESALE (TO SHIP EARLY OCTOBER)! Two young explorers embark on an exciting journey in search of the perfect planet. As they travel through outer space, they discover and visit incredible exoplanets—from scorching gas giants to ...

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The Perfect Planet

NSTA Kids

The Perfect Planet (Library binding)

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRESALE (TO SHIP MID OCTOBER)! Two young explorers embark on an exciting journey in search of the perfect planet. As they travel through outer space, they discover and visit incredible exoplanets—from scorching gas giants to mi...

Web Seminar

Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, February 23, 2026

Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom....

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 30, 2025

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Sponsored Web Seminar: It’s a Win-Win: Spending Time on Elementary Science Supports Achievement across Subject Areas, December 10, 2025

Join the Lawrence Hall of Science and the Center for Advancing Elementary Science through Assessment, Research, and Technology (CAESART) on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to explore how science teaching and learning in elem...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 23, 2025

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 16, 2025

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2025 Arctic Report Card Headlines, January 29, 2026

Join us on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the state of the Arctic environment....