All Middle School resources
Member Web Seminar
What does it take to create a science classroom where students feel empowered to share their ideas, ask questions, and figure things out together? ...
Member Web Seminar
What makes instructional materials high quality—and how can you tell the difference between a resource that simply covers content and one that truly supports deep, three-dimensional learning?...
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What does it really mean for students to make sense of science?...
Member Web Seminar
Because many science educators didn’t experience Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking during their own K–12 education, implementing it in today’s classrooms can feel like venturing into the unknown....
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 10, 2025
By Debra Shapiro
Web Seminar Series
Curious about OpenSciEd? Whether you are just starting or exploring how it could fit into your district’s vision, this four-part webinar series, scheduled on October 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2025, offers the perfect on-ramp. Designed for educators, in...
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 3, 2025
By Debra Shapiro
Member Web Seminar
Archive: How Can I Pay for That? Finding Grants to Support Learning, February 3, 2026
Whether you are seeking funding for new curriculum, professional development, classroom tools, or schoolwide initiatives, this web seminar will give you the tools and insights you need to take the next step. Key Topics:...
Web Seminar
Archive: State Policy Landscape in 2025 and its Implications for Science Education, June 18, 2025
Stay informed on the key policy issues that could impact your classroom and your profession. Learn how to advocate for science education and ensure your voice is heard by policymakers. All individuals receive a certificate of participation and 100 N...
Web Seminar
Archive: 2025 STEM Policy Landscape, June 11, 2025
Join us for the second installment of the Advocacy in Action webinar series, featuring NSTA Policy Advisor James Brown, as he provides an insightful overview of key national policy trends shaping science, technology, engineering, and mathem...
Web Seminar
Archive: Science Teacher Compensation in a Competitive Landscape, June 4, 2025
This webinar will explore the critical policy issues it raises for state, local, and federal government policymakers. With its new statement, NSTA speaks to the issue of how our nation's schools should pay science teachers in a competitive econo...
Professional Learning Unit
Co-Constructing Classroom Agreements with Students
Science is social! Norms can support a classroom community in which students and teachers actively try to make sense of the natural and built worlds....
Member Web Seminar
Archive: Engaging Parents & Communities in OpenSciEd Science Learning, November 18, 2025
In this session, you’ll learn how to effectively communicate the purpose and benefits of OpenSciEd to families and stakeholders....
Web Seminar
Implementing OpenSciEd transforms science teaching—but it also comes with a learning curve for educators. Key Topics: Overview of the teacher support materials in OpenSciEd Common challenges in classroom implementation—and how ...
