High School Resources

Science classes enable students in grades 9-12 to develop the critical-thinking skills required to make informed decisions about public policy, evaluate claims made in the media, talk to their doctors, and navigate an increasingly technological world.

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Differentiation and Inclusivity for All

Editor's Corner November/December 2024...

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Adapting a Field Research Course to High School Biology: Twenty Years of Leading Teenagers to do Science in the Woods

Direct experiences in the living world are a major ally in helping students understand biology and the practice of science, and in fostering a lifelong love for nature. The positive impact of field study on students’ experiences and outcomes, and t...

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Ancient Antimicrobials

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It’s Worth a Shot

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Journal and Lesson Plans

High School Journal

Lesson Plans

NSTA Competitions

Shell Science Lab Challenge

For teachers

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision

For students, grades 6-9

Bestselling High School Books

NSTA Press Book

The NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions

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 students know and are able to do grows and evolves over time. Simple ideas learned in the early elementary grades gain...

NSTA Press Book

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...

NSTA Press Book

Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 1, Second Edition: 25 Formative Assessment Probes

This is the new updated edition of the first book in the bestselling Uncovering Student Ideas in Science series. Like the first edition of volume 1, this book helps pinpoint what your students know (or think they know) so you can monitor their learni...

NSTA Press Book

Dive In! Immersion in Science Practices for High School Students

What is it really like to plunge into the world of science learning and teaching? Find out in this unique book. Dive In! grew out of a teacher–scientist project at the University of New Hampshire that promoted active learning and using science prac...

Latest Resources

Web Seminar

Space Rocks and the Stories They Tell, February 18, 2027

Join us on Thursday, February 18, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about meteorites and the stories they tell. Ever wish you could catch a shooting star?  In this program we will explore the amazing stories of several meteorites and s...

Web Seminar

Using NSTA Resources to Teach Preservice Teachers, November 17, 2026

Instructors, are you scheduled to teach a course for science preservice teachers this coming spring or summer semester?  If so, please join us on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn how you can use NSTA resources to ...

Web Seminar

The Scientific and Societal Challenges of Wildfires, January 28, 2027

Join us on Thursday, January 28, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, with NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) meteorologist and scientific program manager Dr. Jason Knievel in this thought-provoking session on wildfires....

Web Seminar

Research Flights and the Science of Cloud Development, December 10, 2026

Join us on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the lifecycles of clouds and how clouds that result from wildfire influence the atmosphere. In this web seminar, Dr. Sarah Woods, scientist and cloud microphysics spe...

Web Seminar

Do Science with NASA: Spark Learning, Ignite Science Agency, and Fuel Lifelong Love of Science, March 4, 2027

Join us on Thursday, March 4, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about NASA science projects that are open to citizens....

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: What Happens When the Earth Shakes? Understanding Earthquakes and Earthquake Alerts, October 22, 2026

Join us to learn about earthquakes and the USGS-led ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System....

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Connecting Science Learning to Future Careers: Bridging Science, CTE, and Workforce Readiness, November 19, 2026

Help students see the connection between today's science lesson and tomorrow's career. Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET to explore practical strategies for connecting three-dimensional science learning to Career and ...

Member Web Seminar

Archive: Beyond Word Walls: A Tool for Intentional Language Development in Science, October 15, 2026

Looking for practical ways to better support multilingual learners (MLLs) in science? Join us to explore a powerful tool that makes language development visible within three-dimensional science instruction. You know your students are capable. You kno...

Web Seminar

What the Research Says About…Emerging Technologies in Science Education, November 4, 2026

Discover how emerging technologies are transforming science teaching and learning. Join educators and researchers members of the Association for Science Teacher Education on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET for an interactive webi...

Web Seminar

Archive: Building a Strong Application for the Shell Science Teaching Awards, October 5, 2026

Join us to learn about the Shell Science Teaching Awards.Shell Science Teaching Award...

Web Seminar

Reviewing Proposals for NSTA Conference in Boston, September 29, 2026

Every great conference begins with great proposal reviewers. Help shape the 2027 NSTA Spring Conference in Boston. Join us for an interactive webinar that will equip you with the tools and guidance to evaluate proposals and support the development of...

Web Seminar

Archive: Presenter Essentials: Your Guide to Conference Success, September 15, 2026

Get ready to shine at the NSTA National Conference in Indianapolis! Join us for an interactive webinar designed to help you feel prepared, confident, and ready to succeed as an NSTA conference presenter. You'll learn everything you need to know about...

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