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  • How to Read the Next Generation Science Standards

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    How to Read the Next Generation Science Standards The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are distinct from prior science standards in three essential ways. 1) Performance. Prior standards documents listed what students should “know” or “understand.” These ideas needed to be translated into performances that could…

  • CSL Call for Contributions

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    CSL Call for Contributions The editors of Connected Science Learning encourage you to submit a manuscript on any topic related to bridging in-school and out-of-school STEM learning. Although each issue is organized around a theme, your manuscript does not have to be related to a specific…

  • CSL Submission Guidelines

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    CSL Submission Guidelines The primary audience of Connected Science Learning is STEM learning professionals, especially practitioners with responsibility for program development, in both in-school and out-of-school science learning environments (ranging from schools to museums, afterschool programs,…

  • Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2024 Regional Winners

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    Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge 2024 Regional Winners Carson Asset*Second year winner    ELEMENTARY LEVELJackie Nguyen Escalona Elementary School LaMirada, CAMIDDLE LEVELOscar Espinoza*Ross Academy of Creative and Media Arts Middle…

  • National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026

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    National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Empowering Educators, Fueling Futures  Science and STEM education are never still, and neither are the educators who teach them, inspire them, and reimagine their future every day. Join us in Indianapolis, a city where…

  • Area Conference in Phoenix

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    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…

  • National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Professional Learning Institute 7

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    National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026 Professional Learning Institute 7 Full-Day WorkshopMake it Stop! Figuring out the Science of Kinetic Energy and Runaway Trucks with Class CrunchLabsWednesday, November 4 • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMAll participants will receive breakfast and…

  • Awards and Recognition: Videos

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    Awards and Recognition: Videos Distinguished Informal Science Education Award Distinguished…

  • Call for Papers: The Science Teacher

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    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…

  • Engage Spring 21 proposals

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    Engage Spring 21 proposals Each week of NSTA Engage: Spring21 will focus on a different grade band: Elementary Educators: April 12–17 Middle Level Educators: April 19–24  High School Educators: April 26–May 1  Postsecondary and Preservice: May 3–8    You can select all the grade level ranges…

  • Area Conference in Pittsburgh

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    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…

  • National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 3

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    National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Professional Learning Institute 3 Full-Day WorkshopDesign. Build. Collide!Introducing Class CrunchLabs, Mark Rober’s 3-D (and totally free) middle school science curriculum.Preconference • Wednesday, April 15 • 8:15 AM - 3:15 PMAll participants will…

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