Developing the Next Generation of Elementary Science Teachers

Journal Article | October 2019

This article describes how science educators at a large southeastern university developed specialized science training for elementary preservice teachers (EPSTs) by creating a combination of discipline-specific science…

Overview

Page | October 2019

Overview Transforming science education to benefit all through professional learning, partnerships and advocacy. The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 40,000 science…

National Congress on Science Education

Page | May 2020

National Congress on Science Education The National Congress on Science Education meets annually and consists of one voting delegate from each of the 94 NSTA Chapters and Associated Groups. The Congress meets to discuss issues and bring forth recommendations that may be of interest to NSTA and…

Guidelines for Authors: Science and Children

Page | January 2020

Guidelines for Authors: Science and Children About Science and Children Science and Children is an award-winning, peer-reviewed, practitioners' journal for grade PreK–5 teachers, university faculty responsible for teacher preparation, and state and district science supervisors…

Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Use of Speaking, Listening, and Writing Skills to Understand the Importance of Nature of Science Instruction

Journal Article | July 2020

There has been a focus on improving teachers’ views of nature of science for decades. The method in which researchers improve views of nature of science, however, varies greatly. This study aimed to improve elementary…

National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 5

Page | November 2024

National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 5 Full-Day WorkshopCreating Instructionally Supportive Assessment Tasks to Support 3D-LearningPreconference • Wednesday, March 26 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will receive...Breakfast and Lunch GA4ViewItem(…

Guidelines for Authors: Science Scope

Page | January 2020

Guidelines for Authors: Science Scope About Science Scope Science Scope is an award-winning, peer-reviewed, practitioners' journal for grade 6–8 teachers, university faculty responsible for teacher preparation, and state and district science supervisors and leaders. Science…

Eye Protection and Safer Practices FAQ

Page | February 2020

Eye Protection and Safer Practices FAQ What is My Obligation? Science teachers are obligated to provide students with the safest and most appropriate eye protection for the task that they are being asked to perform. School boards as the employer are required to purchase and teachers as employees to…

Personal Protective Equipment

Page | February 2020

Personal Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes safely designed and constructed garments or equipment, such as clothing, gloves, protective hearing devices, shoes, or goggles, designed to protect a person's body from injury or infection by minimizing exposure to workplace…

Guidelines for Authors: Journal of College Science Teaching

Page | January 2020

Guidelines for Authors: Journal of College Science Teaching Why You Should Publish in JCST Aims and Scope The Journal of College Science Teaching provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on and experiences with undergraduate science courses, particularly those for nonscience majors.…

Solutions-Focused Sustainable Development Education Through Biomimicry

Journal Article | July 2023