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  • Call for Papers: Science and Children

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    Call for Papers: Science and Children Upcoming ThemesSeptember/October 2026: What Is Science? (Deadline: December 1, 2025)Science is so much more than just facts and experiments—it is a way of thinking, questioning, and making sense of the world. But how do we help young learners…

  • Membership Benefits

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    Membership Benefits Unlock the Full Potential of Your Science Education JourneyJoining NSTA means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing science education. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, access top-tier learning resources, or make a meaningful impact…

  • OpenSciEd

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    OpenSciEd Transform Science Teaching with OpenSciEd Professional LearningNSTA is proud to offer OpenSciEd Professional Learning Packages, designed to support districts and schools in implementing high-quality, inquiry-based science education. Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and…

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    Acquired Books Blog Posts Book Chapters Class Packs eBooks Lesson Plans NSTA Kids Online Courses Position Statements Press Books Report Articles Sci Objects Sci Packs Virtual Conferences Web Seminars…

  • Awards and Recognition Program

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    Awards and Recognition Program Dare to Dream! Have you ever dreamed of yourself as a STAR and seeing your name up in lights? With 17 teacher award programs, your dream could become a reality.  Did you know more than $80,000 in cash and prizes are just waiting to be claimed? We are excited to…

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    Explore high-quality tools to transform your teaching in NSTA Press books, including lesson plans, classroom strategies, relevant professional learning, assessment, and NGSS resources for K–12 science educators.

  • Standards Are Not Curriculum

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  • Evaluating Lessons for Sensemaking Using the NSTA Sensemaking Tool

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    The NSTA Sensemaking Tool (adapted from the research-based NGSS Lesson Screener) is designed to help educators be critical consumers of curricular materials as well as create and/or revise science lessons to reflect the…

  • Safety Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Discovering Ways to Shift Lessons Along the Sensemaking Continuum

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  • Science Plus ELA: A Natural Fit

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  • Is This Watershed Contaminated With PCBs?

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  • National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025

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    National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025   Announcing Super Early Bird - Our Lowest Registration Rate Ever! Rate Available until July 31 - Register Today…

  • New NSTA Book Helps Physical Science Teachers Boost Student Understanding Through Strategic Shifts in How They Structure Lessons

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