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Help Your Child Explore Science
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Help Your Child Explore Science Science is a way of understanding the world, a perspective, and a pattern of thinking that begins in the very earliest years. That is why parental involvement is so important in a child’s science education. Families who explore the world together nurture scientific thinkers and good…
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Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools
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Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Specialized Information Services (SIS) recently released a new Enviro-Health Links page, "Laboratory Safety," which offers links to information for clinical,…
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Safer Handling of Alcohol in the Laboratory
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Safer Handling of Alcohol in the Laboratory The use of alcohol is quite common in biology and chemistry laboratories. Because of its flammability and toxicity, it is imperative that teachers understand how to use it safely, especially in light of the serious injuries that have occurred due to the…
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Safety Resources for Elementary Schools
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Safety Resources for Elementary Schools American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) Call the Poison Control Help line at 1-800-222-1222 or visit PoisonHelp.org. American Chemical Society (ACS) Safety in the Elementary (K–6) Classroom (PDF) Milli's Safety Tips for…
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Teacher-Learning, Meaning-Making, and Integrating ISE Practices in Diverse Urban Classrooms
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Safety Alert: Do Not Use Methanol-Based Flame Tests on Open Laboratory Desks
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Safety Alert: Do Not Use Methanol-Based Flame Tests on Open Laboratory Desks Because of serious safety issues surrounding science experiments and demonstrations involving ignition of flammable liquids, NSTA strongly recommends that teachers immediately stop using methanol-based flame tests on an open…
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Philly25 Podcast We’re collaborating with our friends at the ChangED podcast to bring you an inside look at the conference!Through engaging conversations, we’ll highlight the exciting events, inspiring speakers, and transformative experiences that make Philly25 a must-attend event for science…
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How Are the Standards Different?
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How Are the Standards Different? New Standards for a New Generation In April 2013, the science education community welcomed Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The voluntary standards describe important scientific ideas and practices that all students should learn by the time they leave…
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Eye Protection and Safer Practices FAQ
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Eye Protection and Safer Practices FAQ What is My Obligation? Science teachers are obligated to provide students with the safest and most appropriate eye protection for the task that they are being asked to perform. School boards as the employer are required to purchase and teachers as employees to…
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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…
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Rights and Permissions Welcome to the Permissions page for the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA).CopyrightAll materials published on this site (including but not limited to images, text, illustrations, and audio clips) are protected by copyright laws of the United States or other…
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The Effect of Science Education Classes on Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Attitudes About Science
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This study examined the attitudes toward science of elementary preservice teachers at a large public university in Texas. The study utilized a version of the well-established Test of ScienceRelated Attitudes (TOSRA) to…
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Engineers Week Resources from the National Science Teachers Association
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Engineers Week is February 16–22, 2014. Engineering is in the spotlight right now—and science teachers need to know how to incorporate it into their STEM curriculum, what resources really work, and where to get online…
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Earth Science Week Resources from the National Science Teachers Association
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Earth Science Week is October 13–19, 2013. Take a world tour, solve a mystery, apply to be named the Environmental Science Educator of the Year, or delve into an entire year’s worth of lessons with this resource…
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