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Teaching Through Trade Books: Habitable Homes

This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue focuses on the diversity of different animal habitats and the adaptations of the organisms within them....

Elementary Preschool Life Science Instructional Materials

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The Early Years: Food for Thought

This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. In this month’s issue students focus on possible evidence of animals using plants for food or shelter....

Early Childhood Elementary Environmental Science Life Science Disciplinary Core Ideas Inquiry Teaching Strategies

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Incorporating Models Into Science Teaching to Meet the Next Generation Science Standards

Discover what the NGSS has to say about the proper use of models in the middle school classroom....

Middle School Biology Chemistry Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Evolution Life Science Physical Science Physics Technology Assessment Instructional Materials Inquiry Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Pill Bug

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! Chances are that just under a nearby rock, you’ll spot a roly-poly pill bug. Encourage a child to take a close look, and introduce a fascinating creature. Gently pick it up and watch as ...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Life Science Instructional Materials

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Firefly

Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!Winner of the REVERE Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Life Science Multilingual Learners Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Sensemaking

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Any Questions?

Want to stimulate student curiosity? Let them ask the questions....

Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science Physics Inquiry

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Seashell

This book tells the amazing story behind seashells: how they are made by mollusks, used for protection and camouflage, and full of clues about all they’ve been through. Inspired by Next Time You See a Seashell, young readers will find these intrica...

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See a Sunset

Celebrate imagination! This NSTA Kids book has been selected for the Children’s Book Council #ImaginationCelebration Showcase! Full book list: Imagination Celebration Showcase Named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! Winne...

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool General Science Life Science Multilingual Learners Instructional Materials Inquiry NGSS Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Integrating Engineering and Science in Your Classroom

“I still remember my very first day as a teacher. A few days earlier, my principal had given me advice: ‘Whatever you do, do not start with an overview of your course. Do something active and set the tone….’ As I nervously awaited the arrival...

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Engineering General Science Life Science Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Interdisciplinary New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation