Call for Papers: The Science Teacher

Page | January 2020

Call for Papers: The Science Teacher The Science Teacher (TST) is seeking manuscripts that describe new and creative ideas for the secondary science classroom. Manuscripts should provide worthwhile ideas and practical help for teachers as they relate to the themes listed below. TST also always…

Helping New Science Teachers

Journal Article | July 2009

The start of a new school year is a challenging and exciting time for any teacher—and a time when beginning teachers particularly need our support. Working with new science teachers in the New Science Teachers’ Support…

Mentoring New Science Teachers

Journal Article | July 2007

Most experienced high school science teachers are asked at some point to serve as a mentor to a novice teacher. While mentor-training programs have been established in many states, they often only focus on how the…

The New Teacher's Toolbox: Putting the Science Into Science Teacher

Journal Article | October 2014

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue offers teachers ways to stay engaged in science.

NSTA Standards for Science Teacher Preparation

Page | June 2020

NSTA Standards for Science Teacher Preparation The NSTA/ASTE 2020 Science Standards for Teacher Preparation are now effective. These standards are intended to be used by science teacher preparation programs in preparing for accreditation or program design. These standards can also serve as a guide for state agencies…

Online Connections: The Science Teacher

Page | January 2020

Online Connections: The Science Teacher November/December 2020 The Aurora Borealis Student Worksheet Solar wind velocity data and answer key Solar storm answer key Connecting to the Next Generation Science Standards The Lives of Staph (Idea Bank) Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C…

Area Conference in New Orleans

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…

For Teachers and Administrators

Page | March 2020

For Teachers and Administrators Understanding Next Generation Science Standards The Next Generation Science Standards emphasize the use of science and engineering practices to teach critical science content and introduce the concept of three-dimensional learning. Start with some basics about…

The New Teacher's Toolbox: Advocating for Science

Journal Article | December 2013

This column shares tips for teachers just beginning their career. This month’s issue discusses how to advance the progress of science in schools and communities.

Humble Advice for New Science Teachers

Journal Article | March 2000

By understanding the relationship between practical knowledge and teaching techniques, new teachers can improve upon the learning experiences of students. The author shares approaches to teaching that she found…

Breathing New Life Into Elementary Science Preservice Teacher Education

Journal Article | July 2018

Creating a New Environment for Science Learning

Journal Article | September 2020

The New Normal

Journal Article | September 2020

Combining the Old With the New

Journal Article | July 2021

Teacher Spotlight: Paula Hogan

Journal Article | March 2020