Publications

Journals

NSTA publishes four grade-range-specific journals (Science & Children, Science Scope, The Science Teacher, and Journal of College Science Teaching), as well as Connected Science Learning, which bridges in-school and out-of-school science teaching and learning.

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Books

Explore high-quality tools to transform your teaching in NSTA Press books, including lesson plans, classroom strategies, relevant professional learning, assessment, and NGSS resources for K-12 science educators

Featured Books

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Uncovering Student Ideas About Engineering and Technology: 32 New Formative Assessment Probes

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more. Have you been wondering how well your students understand engineering ...

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Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 3–5: Explore Before Explain

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 3–5 is a one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine how you teach science in elementary school. The...

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Understanding Climate Change, Grades 7–12

Get help teaching one of the hottest topics in science with Understanding Climate Change, Grades 7–12. This nine-session module is written to be pra...

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Argument-Driven Inquiry in Third-Grade Science: Three Dimensional Investigations

Are you interested in helping your elementary students learn the practices of science, including constructing explanations and engaging in argument fr...

Bestselling Books

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Crosscutting Concepts: Strengthening Science and Engineering Learning

COMING IN APRIL 2021; NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER Maybe you have a good grasp of disciplinary core ideas and science and engineering practices—cri...

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Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, 3-5: Using Children’s Books to Inspire STEM Learning

"Teachers in our district have been fans of Picture-Perfect Science for years, and it’s made a huge impact on how they fit science into their school...

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Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, K–2: Using Children’s Books to Inspire STEM Learning

"Teachers in our district have been fans of Picture-Perfect Science for years, and it’s made a huge impact on how they fit science into their school...

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Picture-Perfect Science Lessons, First Grade

Picture Perfect Science: Grade 1 combines the appeal of children’s picture books with standards-based science content. The series contains lessons, ...

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NGSS for All Students

It’s challenging to teach science well to all students while connecting your lessons to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This unique bo...

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A Head Start on Science, Second Edition: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder

Imagine what fun it could be for 3- to 7-year-olds to engage in a game of Prism Play or Magnetic Scavenger Hunt or Where Did the Shadows Go? Then imag...

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Picture-Perfect Science Lessons, Kindergarten

Picture Perfect Science: Grade K combines the appeal of children’s picture books with standards-based science content. The series contains lessons, ...

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Picture-Perfect Science Lessons, Second Grade

Picture Perfect Science: Grade 2 combines the appeal of children’s picture books with standards-based science content. The series contains lessons, ...

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