Pre-service Teachers Resources

Pre-service teachers complete academic coursework, gain experience through supervised teaching, and often work with a mentor to prepare for careers in the classroom.

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Using Citizen Science to Engage Preservice Elementary Educators in Scientific Fieldwork

Student-Centered Learning in an Earth Science, Preservice, Teacher-Education Course

Breathing New Life Into Elementary Science Preservice Teacher Education

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Preservice Teachers’ Meaningful Science Learning

This article describes how preservice elementary teachers learn about the nature of science and develop scientific literacy through a collaborative project that prepares them to design meaningful learning experiences for students. The Life’s Repl...

Journal Article

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January is for Advocacy: NSTA Legislative Initiatives for 2026

Join members of NSTA’s Legislative and Advocacy Team on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, as we discuss the new year ahead, including Congressional action around education and the Administration’s plan to transfer d...

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Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Anaheim 2026, March 24, 2026

Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn how to make the most of attending the NSTA National Conference taking place in Anaheim, CA, from April 15 - 18, 2026.  In this web seminar participants will learn:...

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Navigating NSTA 2026 Spring Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, March 26, 2026

Are you a first-time NSTA conference attendee? Join us on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, as we guide you through what the NSTA National Conference in Anaheim has to offer. This seminar is a great opportunity for first-time att...

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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....

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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....

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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...

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

In this interactive session, participants will:...

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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....

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Science Update: Archive: Mineral Resources for our Future, October 16, 2025

Critical minerals have been all over the news lately.  While we may be familiar with the mining of copper, coal, and gold, emerging resources like lithium, rare earth elements, cobalt, and more have driven the search for a new generation of...

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Archive: Navigating NSTA 2025 Fall Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, October 23, 2025

This seminar is a great opportunity for first-time attendees to connect with fellow newcomers, NSTA leaders, and staff. Learn how to maximize your experience with tips on pre-conference preparation, effective networking, 'can't miss' sessions and eve...

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Web Seminar Archive: Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Minneapolis 2025, October 21, 2025

In this web seminar participants will learn:...

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Archive: Reviewing Proposals for NSTA Conference in Anaheim, September 23, 2025

Are you interested in helping NSTA reviewing proposals for the National Conference in Anaheim? Join us on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn the process that NSTA follows to review conference proposals.  During th...

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