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…

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Featured Presentation 3

Page | March 2026

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Featured Presentation 3 California Perspectives on Science Education PolicyFriday, April 17 • 8:00-9:00 AMAnaheim Convention Center - Ballroom CPanelists:Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public InstructionChristine Hirst Bernhardt…

Shell Urban Science Educator Development Award 2026 Winners

Page | May 2026

Shell Urban Science Educator Development Award 2026 Winners      Nana BaffourDavid Crockett Middle SchoolRichmond, TXFrom the moment Nana Baffour stepped into a job fair and confidently declared that she…

Guidelines for Authors: Science and Children

Page | January 2020

Guidelines for Authors: Science and Children About Science and Children Science and Children is an award-winning, peer-reviewed, practitioners' journal for grade PreK–5 teachers, university faculty responsible for teacher preparation, and state and district science supervisors…

Safety Resources for Elementary Schools

Page | June 2020

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 Children (PDF) Council of State…

Guidelines for Authors: The Science Teacher

Page | January 2020

Guidelines for Authors: The Science Teacher About The Science Teacher The Science Teacher is an award-winning, peer-reviewed, practitioners' journal for grade 9-12 teachers, university faculty responsible for teacher preparation, and state and district science supervisors and…

How Are the Standards Different?

Page | March 2020

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…

NSTA Press Extras

Page | March 2020

NSTA Press Extras NSTA Press® books with additional online resourcesAdventures With Arthropods: Eco-Friendly Lessons for Middle SchoolBecoming a Responsive Science Teacher: Focusing on Student Thinking in Secondary ScienceBeyond the Egg Drop: Infusing Engineering Into High School PhysicsBrain-Powered…

Grounding Practice in Research

Page | March 2020

Grounding Practice in Research The first set of common science standards in the United States is about 20 years old. Our understanding of the world around us has since changed, and so has our understanding of how children learn. A growing body of research is painting a very different picture of what today’s science…

National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Courses and Pathways

Page | July 2025

National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Courses and Pathways Let Us Help You With Your JourneyPathways feature hand-selected programming tracks to maximize your conference experience through a curated grouping of sessions centered around a specific topic of interest. Add…

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Courses and Pathways

Page | December 2025

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Courses and Pathways Let Us Help You With Your JourneyPathways feature hand-selected programming tracks to maximize your conference experience through a curated grouping of sessions centered around a specific topic of interest. Add…

National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Professional Learning Institute 5

Page | May 2026

National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Professional Learning Institute 5 Full-Day WorkshopBringing Computer Science to Every Student Through OpenSciEd ScienceWednesday, November 4 • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMAll participants will receive breakfast and lunch. GA4ViewItem(150…

Personal Protective Equipment

Page | February 2020

Personal Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes safely designed and constructed garments or equipment, such as clothing, gloves, protective hearing devices, shoes, or goggles, designed to protect a person's body from injury or infection by minimizing exposure to workplace…