Elementary Resources

A solid foundation of science education in grades K-5 is essential. Instilling a wonder and enthusiasm for science, as well as addressing the critical need for a well-informed citizenry is crucial during this time.

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Is It A Change?

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Modeling Energy

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Come On Feel The Noise

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Eco Chess

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Elementary Journal

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Bestselling Elementary books

NSTA Press Book

Universal Design for Learning Science: Reframing Elementary Instruction in Physical Science

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more.Here’s good news: With this practical book, you can learn from experien...

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The NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more.A key aspect of learning in K–12 education is the idea that what studen...

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It's Still Debatable! Using Socioscientific Issues to Develop Scientific Literacy, K–5

It’s Still Debatable! encourages scientific literacy by showing you how to teach the content and thinking skills K–5 students need to explore real...

NSTA Press Book

Big Data, Small Devices: Investigating the Natural World Using Real-Time Data

Now your students can transform their mobile phones and tablets into tools for learning about everything from weather to water quality. Big Data, Smal...

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Web Seminar: FA24: Developing a Competitive Application for the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, November 4, 2024

Are you a K-12 teacher that works near a Shell asset? If so you could win a science classroom makeover. Join us on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 7:00...

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Web Seminar: FA24: Developing a Competitive Application for Shell Science Teaching Awards, September 30, 2024

Join us on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Teaching Awards....

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 25, 2024

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TX Region 4_Making Sense of 3D Teaching and Learning_June 2024

Presentation (PDF file) and workshop artifacts (photos)...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 18, 2024

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Science Update: Space Weather on Our Approach to Solar Max, August 15, 2024

Join us on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about space weather from NASA. In this web seminar, we will delve into the...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 11, 2024

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Making Sense of Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning Summer Workshops 2024

A collection of resources linked to the Making Sense of Three-Dimensional Teaching and Learning Using OpenSciEd K-12 Science Curricular Materials for ...

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Web Seminar: Next Generation Science Standards: A Decade of Invigorating Implementation, October 9, 2024

Join us on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn about NGSS implementation efforts over the past ten years....

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Web Seminar: FA24: Reviewing a Proposal for NSTA Conferences, October 2, 2024

Join us on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn the process that NSTA follows to review conference proposals.  Durin...

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Web Seminar: SU24: Submitting a Successful Proposal to Present at NSTA’s National Conferences, August 27, 2024

Join us on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn about how to submit a successful proposal to present at an NSTA National Con...

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