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.

Featured Resources

Differentiation and Inclusivity for All

Editor's Corner November/December 2024...

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...

Journal Article

Ancient Antimicrobials

Journal Article

It’s Worth a Shot

Journal Article

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

Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry: Three-Dimensional Instructional Units for Grades 9-12

Transform your chemistry lessons from abstract concepts into engrossing learning experiences that help high school students understand what happens in the world. You can do it with Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry: Three-Dimensional Instructional Uni...

NSTA Press Book

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...

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

Creating Engineering Design Challenges: Success Stories From Teachers

If you’ve ever wished for advice you can trust on how to make science and math more relevant to your middle or high school students, Creating Engineering Design Challenges is the book for you. At its core are 13 units grounded in challenge-based le...

Latest Resources

Blog Post

Safety Protocols for Microwave Use in Science/STEM Instructional Spaces

Web Seminar

The Science of Hurricanes, Earth’s Most Powerful Storms, May 7, 2026

Join us on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn the basic science behind the formation, growth, and lifecycle of hurricanes, as well as groundbreaking research in better predicting these powerful storms....

Web Seminar

Unlocking the Moon with Artemis, March 19, 2026

Join us on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the NASA Artemis program to return humans to the Moon....

Web Seminar

NSTA Membership 101: April 6, 2026

Join us on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....

Web Seminar

NSTA Membership 101: February 2, 2026

Join us on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA member...

Web Seminar

Innovations in Road Weather Science, February 19, 2026

Join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about road weather science....

Blog Post

School Laboratory Employee Safety Training Requirements

Web Seminar

Leading Curriculum Implementation–Launch through Sustainability AKA I Just Spent Millions of Dollars on New Instructional Materials, What Do I Do Next? January 15, 2026

Join us on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET, for a discussion about curriculum implementation, from launch to sustainability. Explore phases of curriculum implementation and make connections to strengths and needs in your speci...

Web Seminar

Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, March 9, 2026

Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory....

Web Seminar

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....

Blog Post

PFAS Hazards and Safety Protocols for Science and STEM Instructional Spaces

Web Seminar

Archive: Strategies on Applying for a Science Teaching Position, November 17, 2025

Preservice educators and those wanting to transition into education from a different career have tools and experiences that are directly applicable to the classroom.  This session will discuss strategies to turn those experiences into a powerful...

View All