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Earth and space sciences investigate processes that operate on Earth and address Earth's place in the solar system and galaxy, involving phenomena that range in scale from the unimaginably large to invisibly small.

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Gemologist Nathan Renfro

Career of the Month November/December 2024...

Journal Article

Saving Our Water: Engagement Strategies for Designing Collaborative Community-Based Solutions

In recent years, some communities have experienced extreme conditions of drought: reduced water supply for farms, increased wildfires, and decreased water availability in reservoirs and groundwater basins. This article details how high school juniors...

Journal Article

Books in Space

Scope on the Skies November/December 2024...

Journal Article

Making Space for Local Science: Strategies for teachers to find and adapt phenomena in science units

This article discusses strategies for teachers to find and use local phenomena in designed science units. The Next Generation Science Standards promote grounding learning in observable phenomena that students investigate using science practices. Howe...

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Latest Resources

 

Web Seminar

Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Indianapolis 2026, October 8, 2026

NSTA Indianapolis is coming, and your best conference experience starts now! Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar designed to help you plan your schedule, navigate the conference, and maximize y...
 

Web Seminar

Navigating NSTA 2026 Fall Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, October 6, 2026

Headed to the NSTA National Conference in Indianapolis? Make every moment count! Join us on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar that will help you navigate the conference with confidence, build meaningful ...
 

Web Seminar

Reviewing Proposals for NSTA Conference in Boston, September 29, 2026

Every great conference begins with great proposal reviewers. Help shape the 2027 NSTA Spring Conference in Boston. Join us on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for an interactive webinar that will equip you with the tools and g...
 

Web Seminar

What is El Niño and How Might It Affect Our Weather This Year, September 10, 2026

Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about El Niño....
 

Web Seminar

Snowfall Measurement Science: In Support of Aviation Winter Operations, November 12, 2026

Join us on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about snow measurement science....
 

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Star (Hardcover)

Invite readers to step outside, look up, and rediscover the wonder of the night sky. With poetic language and vivid imagery, Next Time You See a Star transforms the science of stars into an inspiring journey of discovery. Readers learn how light trav...
 

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: The Third Decadal U.S. Carbon Cycle Science Plan, June 4, 2026

The Third Decadal U.S. Carbon Cycle Science plan is developed in partnership with the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS), and the U.S. Carbon Cycle Science...
 

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: Unlocking the Moon with Artemis, March 19, 2026

In this webinar we will dive into the exciting ways lunar scientists are preparing to return to the Moon, especially with Artemis II and beyond. We will explore how Artemis II will scout out the lunar environment to help us prepare for astronaut acti...
 

Virtual Workshop

Archive: OpenSciEd Middle School Unit 7.6 Unit Launch Workshop Series

Join us on November 18, 20, and December 2, 4, and 9, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET for an immersive professional learning experience exploring how OpenSciEd Unit 7.6: Earth’s Resources and Human Impact engages students in making sense of real-w...
 

NSTA Kids

Shell Seeker: The Life, Work, and Adventures of a Blind Biologist (Hardcover)

Selected for The Children's Book Council January 2026 Hot Off the Press list! Click here to access online extras for Shell Seeker: The Life, Work, and Adventures of a Blind Biologist...
 

NSTA Press Book

The Perfect Planet

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRESALE (TO SHIP EARLY OCTOBER)! Two young explorers embark on an exciting journey in search of the perfect planet. As they travel through outer space, they discover and visit incredible exoplanets—from scorching gas giants to ...
 

NSTA Kids

The Perfect Planet

Two young explorers embark on an exciting journey in search of the perfect planet. As they travel through outer space, they discover and visit incredible exoplanets—from scorching gas giants to mini-Neptunes—that exist beyond our solar system. Al...

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