Science Packs

Journal Article | February 2020

Saving the Forest for the Trees

Journal Article | September 2019

Collaborative science projects you can join

Cultivating Curiosity About Creatures

Journal Article | March 2019

Chemical Bonds

Lesson Plan | April 2020

Is It a Rock? (Version 2)

Lesson Plan | December 2022

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about an Earth material, rocks. The probe is designed to determine whether students can distinguish between humanmade, “rocklike” materials and…

Needs of Seeds

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about seeds. The probe is designed to find out what students think most seeds need to germinate.

Plants in the Dark and Light

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about plant growth. The probe is designed to find out whether students recognize that plants use their stored food to grow in the absence of light.

How Can Feeding the Planet Change the Ocean?

Lesson Plan | February 2022

Facing the Pain

Case Study | September 2009

To Be Who I Am

Case Study | May 2008

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 26, 2023

Reports Article | September 2023

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, December 15, 2020

Reports Article | December 2020

Disciplinary teacher organizations urge federal coordination of public education

Press Release | March 2025

2020 NSTA Board and Council Elected

Reports Article | March 2020