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Bringing STEM to the Elementary Classroom
NSTA Press Book | May 2016
Many resources help you encourage young children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). But only this book of quality STEM experiences was curated by the veteran educator who edits Science and…
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Safety Resources for Elementary Schools
Page | June 2020
elementary-schools" rel="bookmark">Safety Resources for Elementary Schools American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) Call the Poison Control Help line at 1-800-222-1222 or visit PoisonHelp.org. American Chemical Society (ACS) elementary-school-science-classroom.pdf" target="_blank">Safety in…
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Natural Hazards, Grade 2: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
NSTA Press Book | September 2019
What if you could challenge your second graders to help communities prepare for disasters ranging from floods and wildfires to earthquakes and hurricanes? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can…
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Influence of Waves, Grade 1: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
NSTA Press Book | November 2019
What if you could challenge your first graders to create instruments they can play in their own “Show Me the Waves” musical show? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Influence…
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Physics in Motion, Grade K: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
NSTA Press Book | November 2019
What if you could challenge your kindergartners to create a mini roller coaster as an entry point to understanding the physics of motion? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! …
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Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom (flipchart)
NSTA Press Book | January 2002
It’s a safety resource your classroom should not be without! As attractive as a poster and as convenient to use as a calendar, the completely updated Safety in the Elementary Classroom flipchart is a quick-read resource…
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Rainwater Analysis, Grade 5: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
NSTA Press Book | March 2019
What if you could challenge your fifth graders to design rainwater recycling systems to provide water for a fictional community garden? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! …
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Universal Design for Learning Science: Reframing Elementary Instruction in Physical Science
NSTA Press Book | April 2020
Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more. Here’s good news: With this practical book, you can learn from experienced elementary school educators about how to make physical science…
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The NSTA Quick-Reference Guide to the NGSS, Elementary School
NSTA Press Book | October 2014
Since the release of the first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), NSTA has been at the forefront in promoting the standards and helping science educators become familiar with and learn to navigate…
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Patterns and the Plant World, Grade 1: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
NSTA Press Book | October 2018
What if you could challenge your first graders to relate changes in seasonal weather patterns to changes in the plant world using a container garden? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can!…
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Swing Set Makeover, Grade 3: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
NSTA Press Book | October 2018
What if you could challenge your third graders to design a swing set that’s safe but still lots of fun? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Swing Set Makeover outlines a…
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Investigating Environmental Changes, Grade 2: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
NSTA Press Book | February 2019
What if you could challenge your second graders to design an outdoor STEM classroom with a butterfly garden, birdbath, and sundial? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! …
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Inquiry Is Elementary: Differing Approaches to Inquiry Within Two Elementary Schools
Book Chapter | April 2009
Scientific inquiry is practiced and celebrated at two elementary schools within a school district of 40,000 students, located within a first ring suburb of Minneapolis. While their approach to inquiry differs somewhat,…
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Developing the Next Generation of Elementary Science Teachers
Journal Article | November 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…