Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12: Explore-Before-Explain in Physical Science

NSTA Press Book | April 2021

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12 is the one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine your approach to high school physical science. The book discusses the 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and…

Engineering in the Life Sciences, 9–12

NSTA Press Book | September 2018

When the authors of this book took part in Project INFUSE, the National Science Foundation–funded teacher development program, they noticed something. Life science teachers were highly receptive to engineering ideas…

Scientific Argumentation in Biology: 30 Classroom Activities

NSTA Press Book | November 2012

“Individuals who are proficient in science should be able to understand the language of science and participate in scientific practices, such as inquiry and argumentation. Empirical research, however, indicates that…

Integrating STEM Teaching and Learning Into the K–2 Classroom

NSTA Press Book | February 2020

New in 2020! “Integrating STEM Teaching and Learning Into the K–2 Classroom is a critically important contribution toward advancing STEM teaching and learning. It blazes a trail for early elementary classroom…

STEM Student Research Handbook

NSTA Press Book | September 2011

This comprehensive resource for STEM teachers and students, outlines the various stages of large-scale research projects, enabling teachers to coach their students through the research process. This handbook provides…

Natural Hazards, Grade 2: STEM Road Map for Elementary School

NSTA Press Book | August 2019

What if you could challenge your second graders to help communities prepare for disasters ranging from floods and wildfires to earthquakes and hurricanes? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you…

Staging Family Science Nights

NSTA Press Book | February 2019

Get rave reviews for science by putting this book’s step-by-step plans to work. Staging Family Science Nights is your playbook for creating an informal learning environment that will generate enthusiasm and enjoyment of…

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 6–8: Structuring Lessons With the NGSS in Mind

NSTA Press Book | August 2018

Instructional Sequence Matters shows how to make simple shifts in the way you arrange and combine activities to improve student learning. It also makes it easy for you to put the NGSS into practice. After explaining why…

Uncovering Student Ideas About Engineering and Technology: 32 New Formative Assessment Probes

NSTA Press Book | March 2020

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more. Have you been wondering how well your students understand engineering and technology concepts? Have you been wishing for formative…

Reimagining the Science Department

NSTA Press Book | April 2015

What if you could change the department-level factors that don’t support teaching and learning? Explore answers to this fascinating question and many more with Reimagining the Science Department. In five thoughtful…

Swing Set Makeover, Grade 3: STEM Road Map for Elementary School

NSTA Press Book | October 2018

What if you could challenge your third graders to design a swing set that’s safe but still lots of fun? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Swing Set Makeover outlines a journey that…

Even More Brain-Powered Science: Teaching and Learning With Discrepant Events

NSTA Press Book | April 2011

• How can water and a penny demonstrate the power of mathematics and molecular theory? • Do spelling and punctuation really matter to the human brain? The third of Thomas O’Brien’s books designed for 5–12…

More Brain-Powered Science: Teaching and Learning With Discrepant Events

NSTA Press Book | February 2011

• What can a chocolate chip cookie tell us about the Earth’s resources and the importance of environmental conservation? • How can a clear, colorless spray solution unveil a hidden message on a blank sign?…

Uncovering Student Ideas in Astronomy: 45 New Formative Assessment Probes

NSTA Press Book | March 2012

What do your students know—or think they know—about what causes night and day, why days are shorter in winter, and how to tell a planet from a star? Find out with this book on astronomy, the latest in NSTA’s popular…

The NSTA Quick-Reference Guide to the NGSS, K-12

NSTA Press Book | October 2014

Since the release of the first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), NSTA has been at the forefront in promoting the standards and helping science educators become familiar with and learn to navigate…