Introducing Crosscutting Concepts in the Elementary Grades

Blog Post | May 2017

Four years ago, I moved from teaching middle school science to teaching grades 2–5 STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) labs. One of the biggest challenges I faced was limited lab time in our…

Call for Papers: Science and Children

Page | January 2020

Call for Papers: Science and Children Upcoming ThemesMay/June 2027- Highlighting Science HeroesDeadline: August 1, 2026When asked, the average elementary school student can easily name a long list of celebrities, professional athletes, or social media influencers. But…

Science and Engineering in Preschool Through Elementary Grades

Archived Conference Session | January 2022

National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 1

Page | November 2024

National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Professional Learning Institute 1 Full-Day WorkshopOpenSciEd for Elementary is HERE! Preconference • Wednesday, March 26 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will receive...Breakfast and Lunch GA4ViewItem(150, 132601, 'PLI-1: OpenSciEd for…

Introducing the NSTA Elementary Science Position Statement

Blog Post | November 2018

Jennifer Thompson, early elementary teacher and former chair of the NSTA Preschool and Elementary Committee, is the ideal person to introduce the updated NSTA Elementary Science Position Statement. Welcome Jennifer!…

"Group" work in elementary science?

Blog Post | December 2015

I’m a first year teacher, teaching third grade. In my undergraduate work and student teaching, I worked with math and reading groups, but not much was mentioned about using small groups in science or social studies. I’m…

Elementary Science—Best Practices for All Students

Blog Post | March 2019

Envision a room filled with noise, excited whispers, and students shouting across tables. Piles of tinfoil, plastic cups, scissors, string, and tape are scattered around the room. Paper, pencils, and notebooks filled…

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 7

Page | December 2025

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 7 Full-Day WorkshopDesigning 3D Assessments in Partnership with Generative AI:A Hands-On Workshop for Elementary and Middle School EducatorsPreconference • Wednesday, April 15 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will…