Sustaining Community-School Relationships Around Shared Visions of Climate Justice and Science Teaching

Journal Article | September 2021

Designing, Sustaining, and Evaluating Environmental Justice Projects: The Critical Community Science Tool

Journal Article | March 2023

Area Conference in Pittsburgh

Page | April 2020

Due to ongoing health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Science Teaching Association has decided to cancel the fall 2020 Area Conferences on Science Education. The face-to-face meetings…

Making Science Education a National Priority

Blog Post | December 2021

A Hands-on Activity to Understand the Nature of Science and Authentic Scientific Inquiry in Large Laboratory Courses

Journal Article | May 2023

Integrating authentic research practices into introductory laboratory courses to prepare tomorrow’s scientists has become increasingly prevalent over the past decade. However, an incomplete understanding of the nature…

NCCSTS Case Studies Guidelines

Page | March 2022

Permitted Uses The National Science Teaching Association holds the copyright for all of the cases and accompanying materials in its collection. Use of our case materials must conform to our policies and restrictions,…

Gauging Rainfall With CoCoRaHS

Journal Article | March 2020

Utilizing Picture Books to Teach Through Notable Females in Science

Journal Article | December 2020

Connecting Learning Through Citizen Science in the Classroom, Community, and Online

Journal Article | June 2020

Tapping Into the Power of the Crowd to Ensure Safe Drinking Water for All

Journal Article | August 2020

Integrating Engineering Design in Undergraduate Biology Using a Life Science Design Task

Journal Article | December 2020

This study examines the initial integration of engineering design in an introductory preservice elementary biology content course using a life science design task focused on composting. The task, informed by a three-…

Modifying Scientific Research Into Introductory Science Course Lessons Using a 5E Lesson Format

Journal Article | December 2020

Science faculty are being asked to create active learning experiences that engage students in core concepts and science practices. This article describes an approach to developing active learning lessons from authentic…

Networking Is Vital to a Computer Science Teacher

Blog Post | July 2020

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Using Team-Based Learning in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | February 2020

With an overwhelming amount of research and a demand for collaborative learning in the classroom, teachers are tackling challenges at all educational levels that often accompany the social aspects of group work. Team-…

How Can Middle School Science Fairs Help Students Meet Science Standards?

Journal Article | February 2019

Applying best research-based practices