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  • National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Professional Learning Institute 6

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    National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Professional Learning Institute 6 Half-Day WorkshopIntegrating the T in STEM with English Language Arts (ELA)Preconference • Wednesday, November 12 • 12:30 PM - 3:30 PMLunch is included and will be available 11:45 AM - 12:30 PMul li{list-style:…

  • Shell Science Teaching Award 2026 Winners

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    Shell Science Teaching Award 2026 Winners      Melissa KowalskiMiddle/High School Science TeacherPut-in-Bay SchoolPut-in-Bay, OHMelissa Kowalski’s K–12 school building is located in a unique setting, on an…

  • The 6th Annual STEM Forum & Expo is the Place to Be for Upper Elementary Educators

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    Any and all upper elementary educators looking to build their repertoire of STEM knowledge would benefit from attending the 6th Annual STEM Forum & Expo.  The Expo will be held in Kissimmee/Orlando, Florida…

  • How Can Elementary Teachers Work Toward the Vision of the Next Generation Science Standards?

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    When I taught elementary school, science was the foundation around which I built my multi-age classroom, but I think this approach was rare. With the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), we have the…

  • National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Courses and Pathways

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    National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Courses and Pathways Let Us Help You With Your JourneyPathways feature hand-selected programming tracks to maximize your conference experience through a curated grouping of sessions centered around a specific topic of interest. Add…

  • Calendar

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    Calendar January 2026Thursday, Jan. 15Web Seminar • Leading Curriculum Implementation–Launch through Sustainability AKA I Just Spent Millions of Dollars on New Instructional Materials, What Do I Do Next?Wednesday, Jan. 21Web Seminar • Learn and Lead: How to Support Teachers Making the Shift to 3D…

  • National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Courses and Pathways

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    National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Courses and Pathways Let Us Help You With Your JourneyPathways feature hand-selected programming tracks to maximize your conference experience through a curated grouping of sessions centered around a specific topic of interest. Add…

  • Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials

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    Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Testimonials LaConner High School – Todd Hinderman On behalf of LaConner High School and myself, we are truly grateful for the grant award money through the Shell Lab Science Challenge Regional competition. This award has allowed me to upgrade and purchase some very necessary and…

  • Online Courses: MSU National Teachers Enhancement Network: Teaching and Learning in Science: Elementary Space Science

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    This course is intended for elementary school teachers who use hands-on curricula. The topics include the Moon and lunar phases, patterns and changes in the night sky, the Sun’s appearance over the day and over the year…

  • Wonder, Walls, and Waves: A Student-Led, Inquiry-Based Approach to Engineering Design in Elementary Classrooms   

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    As our first-grade class was returning to our classroom after recess, a learner directed our attention to our school’s newest retaining wall. He asked, “Why is the wall always falling apart on that side?”A rich…

  • NSTA Position Statements

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    NSTA Position Statements Aerospace Education Animals: Responsible Use of Live Animals and Dissection in the Science Classroom  (under revision) Assessment  (under development) Climate Science, The Teaching of  (new) Digital Technologies (under development)…

  • Reading and Organizational Challenges

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    Reading and Organizational Challenges Reading Disabilities Reading disabilities are among the most common and far reaching disabilities.  If a child has difficulty reading they are unable to access most of the information presented in school and in addition they are usually very reluctant learners…

  • Science Resources for Parents

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    Science Resources for Parents Check out these great science activities for K-12 students and their families and resources for teaching science Elementary (K–5) Middle level (6–9) High school (9–12)   Support your child’s science learning at home…

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