National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 1

Page | July 2025

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 1 Full-Day WorkshopFlippers, Phenomena, and a Fully Released Curriculum: Making a Splash in Elementary SciencePreconference • Wednesday, April 15 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will receive breakfast and lunch…

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 Indianapolis 2026 Professional Learning Institute 3

Page | May 2026

National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Professional Learning Institute 3 Full-Day WorkshopFrom the Sky to Your School: Exploring and Implementing OpenSciEd ElementaryWednesday, November 4 • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMAll participants will receive breakfast and lunch…

Call for Papers: Science and Children

Page | January 2020

Call for Papers: Science and Children Upcoming ThemesJuly/August 2027-Oceans for EveryoneDeadline: October 1, 2026The world’s oceans cover more than two-thirds of our planet’s surface, yet marine examples are often hard to come by in life and earth science textbooks.…

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…

Using Physical Science Gadgets and Gizmos in Elementary Grades

Blog Post | February 2015

The authors of the popular Phenomenon-Based Learning series have released a new book geared toward elementary-age students. Using Physical Science Gadgets & Gizmos, Grades 3-5: Phenomenon-Based Learning is the…