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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. Animations, simulations, 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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Web Seminar

Building a Strong Application for the Shell Science Teaching Awards, October 5, 2026

Join us on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Teaching Awards. Shell Science Teaching Award...

Elementary Middle School High School General Science STEM

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Don’t Hide Your Passion: Let It Shine with an NSTA Teacher Award, October 14, 2026

Join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about learn about the various NSTA award categories, eligibility criteria, and the application process. Your passion for teaching deserves to be recognized. In this session...

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

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Beyond Word Walls: A Tool for Intentional Language Development in Science, October 15, 2026

Looking for practical ways to better support multilingual learners (MLLs) in science? Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET to explore a powerful tool that makes language development visible within three-dimensional scienc...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School General Science

Web Seminar

Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, October 19, 2026

Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory....

Middle School High School Postsecondary General Science

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