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Welcome to the one-stop-shop for science learning and teaching, and career resources
geared towards those new to the teaching field.

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Scholarships for the National Conference

NSTA is providing a limited number of scholarships to cover the conference registration fee. Recipients of this scholarship are responsible for paying travel, accommodation, and other expenses associated with attending the conference. Scholarship funds are limited.

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NSTA Preservice Teacher Chapter Program

The purpose of the NSTA Preservice Teacher Chapter Program is to encourage and support future teachers as they prepare to enter the profession, as well as help them network and connect with the many resources and opportunities provided by the Association.

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Interactive eBooks+ 

Interactive eBooks+ provide learning experiences that are both engaging and inspiring. Animationssimulations, and videos bring content to life, while pop-up review questions and special notes help underscore the most crucial points of knowledge.

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Professional Learning Units

A New and Easy Way to Earn Professional Learning Credit Hours

NSTA Professional Learning Units are self-paced, flexible short courses designed around relevant science education topics. PLU’s support student-centered learning and can be used toward continuing education credits.

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Member Web Seminar

Building Wonder with Text Sets: Tools for Inquiry Rich Classrooms, September 16, 2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for another installment of Book Beat Live!...

Preschool Early Childhood Elementary Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education General Science

Member Web Seminar

Leveraging Anchoring Phenomena for Sensemaking, September 22, 2026

Compelling phenomena have the power to spark curiosity, inspire questions, and create a purpose for science learning....

Early Childhood Elementary High School Middle School General Science

Web Seminar

Explore Leadership Opportunities: 2027 NSTA Nominations Session, September 23, 2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the leadership opportunities available on the NSTA Board of Directors and Leadership Council.Curious about serving in an NSTA leadership role? Join us for an overvie...

Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education General Science

Web Seminar

Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, September 28, 2026

Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom....

Preschool Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers General Science

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