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Archive: Science Update: Innovations in Road Weather Science, February 19, 2026

Join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about road weather science....

Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education STEM

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Archive: Sensor Immersion: Incorporating Data Science in the Classroom, February 9, 2026

As science becomes more advanced in its techniques and approaches, incorporating them into K-12 classrooms, as recommended by the NGSS, can feel overwhelming. This is particularly true of data science, which is its own field of study, complete with p...

Middle School STEM Technology

Dear Ms. Guadalupe: Letters to my Librarian

NSTA Kids

Dear Ms. Guadalupe: Letters to my Librarian

Click here to view video of Dear Ms. Guadalupe: Letters to My Librarian Click here to access online extras for Dear Ms. Guadalupe: Letters to My Librarian...

Elementary Literacy

Shell Seeker: The Life, Work, and Adventures of a Blind Biologist (Hardcover)

NSTA Kids

Shell Seeker: The Life, Work, and Adventures of a Blind Biologist (Hardcover)

Selected for The Children's Book Council January 2026 Hot Off the Press list! Click here to access online extras for Shell Seeker: The Life, Work, and Adventures of a Blind Biologist...

Elementary Earth & Space Science Life Science Science and Engineering Practices

The Perfect Planet

NSTA Kids

The Perfect Planet

Two young explorers embark on an exciting journey in search of the perfect planet. As they travel through outer space, they discover and visit incredible exoplanets—from scorching gas giants to mini-Neptunes—that exist beyond our solar system. Al...

Elementary Earth & Space Science Literacy

The Perfect Planet (Hardcover)

NSTA Kids

The Perfect Planet (Hardcover)

Click here to view video of The Perfect Planet Selected to be on The Children’s Book Council (CBC) November 2025 Hot Off the Press list!...

Elementary Literacy

The Perfect Planet

NSTA Press Book

The Perfect Planet

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRESALE (TO SHIP EARLY OCTOBER)! Two young explorers embark on an exciting journey in search of the perfect planet. As they travel through outer space, they discover and visit incredible exoplanets—from scorching gas giants to ...

By Suzanne Slade

Elementary Earth & Space Science Literacy

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Archive: Leading Curriculum Implementation–Launch through Sustainability AKA I Just Spent Millions of Dollars on New Instructional Materials, What Do I Do Next? January 15, 2026

Explore phases of curriculum implementation and make connections to strengths and needs in your specific context.  Engage with other leaders on a similar journey to share your lessons learned and benefit from their experiences. Consider critical...

Elementary High School Middle School General Science

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Archive: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, March 9, 2026

Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers!  This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing secondary-level safer science/STEM laboratory activities. The presenters will be Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA a...

Postsecondary High School Middle School General Science

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Archive: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, February 23, 2026

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/STEM classroom/laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/specialist and, Director of...

Early Childhood Elementary Preschool General Science

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Archive: Science Update: 2025 Arctic Report Card Headlines, January 29, 2026

This Science Update celebrates and shares the 20th anniversary Arctic Report Card (ARC), an annual update on the state of the Arctic environment produced by NOAA and national and international partners. In this webinar, ARC contributors wil...

Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science STEM

Too Much Quiet! (Hardcover)

NSTA Kids

Too Much Quiet! (Hardcover)

Selected to be on The Children’s Book Council (CBC) December 2025 Hot Off the Press list! Set in a vibrant, real-world classroom and inspired by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), this engaging story combines scientific thinking with ...

Elementary Preschool Environmental Science

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Archive: Strategies on Applying for a Science Teaching Position, November 17, 2025

Preservice educators and those wanting to transition into education from a different career have tools and experiences that are directly applicable to the classroom.  This session will discuss strategies to turn those experiences into a powerful...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School General Science

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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...

Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education Earth & Space Science Environmental Science STEM

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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...

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

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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...

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

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Archive: Hubble's 36th Anniversary and Recent Science Highlights, April 23, 2026

Max Mutchler from the Space Telescope Science Institute will present new images and recent science results from the Hubble Space Telescope, on the eve of the 36th anniversary of its launch aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. To learn more about the ...

Postsecondary Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Preschool Astronomy Earth & Space Science STEM

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Archive: The Power of Partnership: Mentoring, Coaching, and Institutional Support for New Teachers, November 5, 2025

This panel brings together science teacher educators to share research-based insights and practical strategies on how mentoring relationships, instructional coaching, and NSTA support and empower novice educators....

Postsecondary Elementary High School Middle School General Science

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Archive: Science Update: Hubble Observations of Interstellar Objects, August 21, 2025

A team of astronomers has taken the sharpest-ever picture of the third interstellar object, known as 3I/ATLAS and resembling a comet, traveling at 130,000 miles per hour within our solar system using the crisp vision of Hubble. This breathtaking spri...

Preschool Technical and Vocational Education Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science STEM

OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 8.6 Natural Selection

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OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 8.6 Natural Selection

Unit 8.6: Natural Selection Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on students’ writing and drawing to identify strengths and potential barriers to sensemaking Analyze lessons and student work to understand the purpose ...

Middle School OpenSciEd

OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 8.5 Genetics

Workshop

OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 8.5 Genetics

Unit 8.5: Genetics Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd assessments using key criteria for three-dimensional (3D) learning Identify and evaluate the different types of assessments within the OpenSciEd assessme...

Middle School OpenSciEd

OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 8.4  Earth in Space

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OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 8.4 Earth in Space

Unit 8.4: Earth in Space Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Explore how OpenSciEd lessons are designed to reflect Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles Identify instructional strategies that align with UDL to support...

Middle School OpenSciEd

OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 8.3 Forces at a Distance

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OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 8.3 Forces at a Distance

Unit 8.3: Forces at a Distance Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd classroom videos to explore features of a productive classroom culture Identify and share strategies for developing and sustaining effective ...

Middle School OpenSciEd

OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 8.2 Sound Waves

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OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 8.2 Sound Waves

Unit 8.2: Sound Waves Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on successes and challenges from implementing the first unit Share expertise and collaboratively problem-solve with peer Explore teacher moves and supports tha...

Middle School OpenSciEd

OpenSciEd MS Curriculum Launch 8.1 Contact Forces

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OpenSciEd MS Curriculum Launch 8.1 Contact Forces

Unit 8.1: Contact Forces Format: 4-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Experience the anchoring phenomenon routine and storyline development Facilitate key investigations and student-driven discussions Establish effective classroom nor...

Middle School OpenSciEd

OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 7.6 Earth’s Resources & Human Impact

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OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 7.6 Earth’s Resources & Human Impact

Unit 7.6: Earth’s Resources & Human Impact Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Reflect on students’ writing and drawing to identify strengths and potential barriers to sensemaking Analyze lessons and student work to unders...

Middle School OpenSciEd

OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 7.5 Ecosystem Dynamics

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OpenSciEd MS Unit Launch 7.5 Ecosystem Dynamics

Unit 7.5: Ecosystem Dynamics Format: 2-Day In-Person Workshop Participants will: Analyze OpenSciEd assessments using key criteria for three-dimensional (3D) learning Identify and evaluate the different types of assessments within the OpenSciE...

Middle School OpenSciEd

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