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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

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Journal Article

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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Web Seminar

Unlocking Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to NSTA Proposal Submissions, August 19, 2025

Ready to share your best ideas with the science education community? Join us on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, for a dynamic web seminar where we will guide you through the process of submitting a successful proposal for the NS...

 

Blog Post

Dealing With Chemical Waste in the Science Instructional Space
 

NSTA Press Book

The Explore-Before-Explain Guidebook for Science Education: Creating High Quality Lessons for the Classroom and Professional Learning

PREORDER NOW! TO SHIP 7/1/2025 This guidebook uses an Explore-before-Explain instructional sequence to help you facilitate the design of active meaning-making lessons in science....

 

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 1, 2025
 

Virtual Workshop

OpenSciEd High School Biology Unit B.4 Unit Launch and Facilitator Workshop Series

This is Option 2. OpenSciEd High School Biology Unit B.4 Unit Launch AND Facilitator Workshop Series...

 

Virtual Workshop

OpenSciEd High School Biology Unit B.4 Unit Launch Workshop Series

This is Option 1. OpenSciEd High School Biology Unit B.4 Unit Launch Workshop Series...

 

Virtual Workshop

OpenSciEd High School Physics Unit P.1 Curriculum Launch and Facilitator Workshop Series

This is Option 2. OpenSciEd High School Physics Unit P.1 Curriculum Launch AND Facilitator Workshop Series...

 

Virtual Workshop

OpenSciEd High School Physics Unit P.1 Curriculum Launch Workshop Series

This is Option 1. OpenSciEd High School Physics Unit P.1 Curriculum Launch Workshop Series...

 

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers: June 24, 2025
 

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers: June 17, 2025
 

Web Seminar Series

Enhancing Instruction with the NSTA Sensemaking Tool

Join us for a dynamic four-part webinar series, scheduled on March 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, where educators will explore how to use the NSTA Sensemaking Tool to give actionable feedback on lessons, and support instructiona...

 

Member Web Seminar

OpenSciEd Teacher Training: Best Practices for Success: Scientists Circle, September 25, 2025

Looking to deepen student engagement and discourse in your OpenSciEd classroom? Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, for a focused, practical webinar on implementing the Scientists Circle, one of key instructional rout...

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