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Join us on Tuesday, October 20, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, and learn about Halloween-related activities that you can do in your classroom....
Web Seminar
As of June 2026, NOAA officially announced that an El Niño has formed in the Pacific Ocean and it is predicted to be a strong one. What is an El Niño? How does El Niño impact weather in the U.S. and across the globe? What is a Su...
Web Seminar
What if your students understood motion, really understood it, before the first unit was over? In this free webinar, three high school science teachers and Vernier Trendsetters each share a classroom-tested experiment they use in the first weeks of s...
Web Seminar
First Look at NSTA’s Newest Professional Learning Experiences, July 23, 2026
Four new workshops. Four powerful ways to elevate science teaching. Be the first to discover NSTA's newest professional learning experiences and find the right fit for your educators. NSTA’s newest offerings include:...
Web Seminar
Archive: First Look at NSTA’s Newest Professional Learning Experiences, July 9, 2026
Four new workshops. Four powerful ways to elevate science teaching. Be the first to discover NSTA's newest professional learning experiences and find the right fit for your educators. NSTA’s newest offerings include:...
Web Seminar
Snowfall Measurement Science: In Support of Aviation Winter Operations, November 12, 2026
Join us on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about snow measurement science....
Web Seminar
Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, March 8, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory....
Web Seminar
Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, February 22, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom....
Web Seminar
Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, February 1, 2027
Are you a K-12 teacher that works near a Shell asset? If so, you could win a science classroom makeover. Join us on Monday, February 1, 2027, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge....
eBook
The STEM Kids Make a Robot (e-book)
COMING SPRING 2026! A diverse and curious group of classmates builds a robot to speed up the tray return line in the school cafeteria. Follow along as the invention takes these students on an adventure that combines imagination with science. Each ...
NSTA Kids
The STEM Kids Make a Robot (Hardcover)
Click here to access online extras for The STEM Kids Make a Robot A diverse and curious group of classmates builds a robot to speed up the tray return line in the school cafeteria. Follow along as the invention takes these students on an adventure...
Web Seminar
Are you scheduled to teach a course for science preservice teachers this coming summer, fall, or spring? Instructors using NSTA resources in lieu of a textbook (or as a supplement to their textbook) have students who assemble a library of resources, ...
NSTA Press Book
This resource helps bring both student thinking and instructional sequencing to the forefront of your science teaching. Grounded in cognitive science and best practices in formative assessment, this book provides a practical “explore-before-explain...
By Patrick Brown, Page Keeley
Web Seminar
Archive: Explore Leadership Opportunities: 2027 NSTA Nominations Session, September 23, 2026
Join us on 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 overview of Board of Directors and Leadership Council opportunitie...
Web Seminar
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...
Web Seminar
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....
Web Seminar
Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom.This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/S...
Lesson Plan
eBook
Next Time You See a Star (e-book)
COMING SPRING 2026! Invite readers to step outside, look up, and rediscover the wonder of the night sky. With poetic language and vivid imagery, Next Time You See a Star transforms the science of stars into an inspiring journey of discovery. Reade...
NSTA Kids
Next Time You See a Star (Hardcover)
Invite readers to step outside, look up, and rediscover the wonder of the night sky. With poetic language and vivid imagery, Next Time You See a Star transforms the science of stars into an inspiring journey of discovery. Readers learn how light trav...
Journal
Web Seminar
What if your students could identify an arsonist, investigate a poisoning, and analyze crime scene evidence—all using chemistry techniques they're already learning? Join Vernier chemistry expert Nüs Hisim and Trendsetter educators Anne Lav...
NSTA Press Book
Navigating an Era of Science Denial Using the 5E Instructional Model
In an era of rampant misinformation and growing distrust in science, K–12 educators are on the front lines of a crucial battle. This timely book, written by Rodger W. Bybee—the legendary creator of the 5E Instructional Model—provides a reasonab...
By Rodger W. Bybee
Web Seminar
Archive: Science Update: The Third Decadal U.S. Carbon Cycle Science Plan, June 4, 2026
The Third Decadal U.S. Carbon Cycle Science plan is developed in partnership with the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS), and the U.S. Carbon Cycle Science...
Web Seminar
Archive: Presenter Essentials: Your Guide to Conference Success, March 4, 2026
This webinar is designed to help conference presenters feel prepared, confident, and ready to succeed while aligning with NSTA’s learner-centered, evidence-based approach to professional learning. The session will address essential conference l...
eBook
Dear Ms. Guadalupe: Letters to my Librarian (e-book)
Click here to view video of Dear Ms. Guadalupe: Letters to My Librarian...
Web Seminar
Archive: January is for Advocacy: NSTA Legislative Initiatives for 2026
Topics to be discussed:...
Web Seminar
Archive: Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Anaheim 2026, March 24, 2026
In this web seminar participants will learn:...
Web Seminar
Archive: Navigating NSTA 2026 Spring Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, March 26, 2026
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...












