Mentoring New Science Teachers

Journal Article | June 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…

Helping New Science Teachers

Journal Article | June 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…

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…

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

Journal Article | September 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…

Call for Papers: The Science Teacher

Page | January 2020

Call for Papers: The Science Teacher Not ready to pen a feature article? Consider writing a column. These shorter, focused pieces are the perfect way to share your experiences with the wider high school school science community. Activities and Investigations…

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 | November 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.