All NGSS resources

Journal Article

Visualizing Habitats

By Jesse Wilcox and Abby Rose

Elementary Biology Instructional Materials NGSS

Journal Article

Aligning Undergraduate Science Curricula With Three-Dimensional Learning

Recent science reform advocates for the inclusion of engineering design to teach science and represents a shift to so-called three-dimensional (3D) learning. This shift often requires science instructors to adapt their current curriculum to integrate...

By Jeffrey Radloff, Brenda Capobianco, Jessica Weller, Sanjay Rebello, David Eichinger, and Kendra Erk

Postsecondary Disciplinary Core Ideas NGSS Pedagogy Science and Engineering Practices Three-Dimensional Learning

Journal Article

Touching the Solar System: A Project-Based Learning Astronomy Program for Students With Visual Impairments

By Stephen Kortenkamp, Jinseok Park, Tasnim Alshuli, Garrison Tsinajinie, Sanlyn Buxner, Irene Topor, and Sunggye Hong

Informal Education Astronomy Disabilities Inclusion NGSS STEM

Reports Article

From the Field: Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 19, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Preschool Astronomy Biology Careers Climate Change Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Multilingual Learners News NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Physics Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies Technology

Journal Article

Dogma Spies

By Cassandra Montalto and Sissy S. Wong

5E Biology Curriculum Evolution Labs Lesson Plans NGSS STEM Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

The Eagle Has Fallen

By Linda Rost

Biology Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Environmental Science Equity Inquiry Instructional Materials Life Science Multicultural NGSS Pedagogy Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Technology

Journal Article

Designing a STEM Class

By Linda Curtis Smith

Middle School Engineering Literacy NGSS STEM

Reports Article

From the Field: Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 12, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Administration Assessment Chemistry Climate Change Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science English Language Learners Environmental Science General Science Inclusion Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Mathematics News NGSS Phenomena Physics Preservice Science Education Professional Learning Research Safety STEM Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities From the Field for Science and STEM Teachers, July 5, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary Informal Education Postsecondary Preschool Biology Chemistry Climate Change Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science General Science Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Multilingual Learners News NGSS Physical Science Physics Professional Learning STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

From the Field: Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 28, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Preschool Biology Careers Chemistry Climate Change Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics News NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Professional Learning Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers From the Field, June 21, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Biology Careers Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Environmental Science General Science Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics New Science Teachers News NGSS Phenomena Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies

NSTA Press Book

Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, First Grade, Expanded Edition: Using Children’s Books for Three-Dimensional Learning

There’s a lot to love about this newly expanded book in the Picture-Perfect Science series: You can combine STEM and reading through lively lessons that are just right for your first-grade students. Also, reading-comprehension strategies are embedd...

By Karen Ansberry, Emily Morgan

Elementary Informal Education General Science STEM Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Multilingual Learners Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning Inclusion Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons, Kindergarten, Expanded Edition: Using Children’s Books for Three-Dimensional Learning

There’s a lot to love about this newly expanded book in the Picture-Perfect Science series: You can combine STEM and reading through lively lessons that are just right for your kindergarten students. Also, reading-comprehension strategies are embed...

By Emily Morgan, Karen Ansberry

Early Childhood Elementary Informal Education Pre-service Teachers Preschool STEM Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Multilingual Learners Inquiry Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Three-Dimensional Learning Interdisciplinary Literacy New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

The NSTA Quick-Reference Guide to the Three Dimensions

Since its release in 2014, the NSTA Quick-Reference Guide has become an essential tool for educators across the country to explore the complex structure of three-dimensional standards, including the performance expectations (PEs) that integrate parti...

Early Childhood Elementary High School Middle School General Science Crosscutting Concepts Disciplinary Core Ideas Learning Progression NGSS Performance Expectations Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation Administrators