High School Resources

Science classes enable students in grades 9-12 to develop the critical-thinking skills required to make informed decisions about public policy, evaluate claims made in the media, talk to their doctors, and navigate an increasingly technological world.

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Differentiation and Inclusivity for All

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Adapting a Field Research Course to High School Biology: Twenty Years of Leading Teenagers to do Science in the Woods

Direct experiences in the living world are a major ally in helping students understand biology and the practice of science, and in fostering a lifelong love for nature. The positive impact of field study on students’ experiences and outcomes, and t...

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Ancient Antimicrobials

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It’s Worth a Shot

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Journal and Lesson Plans

High School Journal

Lesson Plans

NSTA Competitions

Shell Science Lab Challenge

For teachers

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision

For students, grades 6-9

Bestselling High School Books

NSTA Press Book

Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry: Three-Dimensional Instructional Units for Grades 9-12

Transform your chemistry lessons from abstract concepts into engrossing learning experiences that help high school students understand what happens in the world. You can do it with Model-Based Inquiry in Chemistry: Three-Dimensional Instructional Uni...

NSTA Press Book

Learning with AI: The K-12 Teacher’s Guide to a New Era of Human Learning

Unlock the Future of Education with "Learning with AI" Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming education with "Learning with AI," a pivotal co-publication from Johns Hopkins University Press and the National Science Teaching Assoc...

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...

NSTA Press Book

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

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 Evaluate) as a specific pathw...

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Web Seminar Series

AI Online Workshop for LAUSD (Private Series)

In this session, educators will build a clear understanding of what AI is, how it works, and where its limitations come from. We will examine everyday uses of AI, current trends in education, and what these shifts mean for teaching science. This foun...

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Archive: January is for Advocacy: NSTA Legislative Initiatives for 2026

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Making the Most of Attending an NSTA Conference - Anaheim 2026, March 24, 2026

Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn how to make the most of attending the NSTA National Conference taking place in Anaheim, CA, from April 15 - 18, 2026.  In this web seminar participants will learn:...

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Navigating NSTA 2026 Spring Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, March 26, 2026

Are you a first-time NSTA conference attendee? Join us on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, as we guide you through what the NSTA National Conference in Anaheim has to offer. This seminar is a great opportunity for first-time att...

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Preparing Students for Emerging Fields in STEMM: Workforce Trends, Career Pathways, and Classroom Strategies, May 6, 2026

Join us on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn more about how to prepare students for emerging fields in STEMM....

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Safety Protocols for Microwave Use in Science/STEM Instructional Spaces

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The Science of Hurricanes, Earth’s Most Powerful Storms, May 7, 2026

Join us on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn the basic science behind the formation, growth, and lifecycle of hurricanes, as well as groundbreaking research in better predicting these powerful storms....

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Unlocking the Moon with Artemis, March 19, 2026

Join us on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the NASA Artemis program to return humans to the Moon....

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NSTA Membership 101: April 6, 2026

Join us on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA members....

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NSTA Membership 101: February 2, 2026

Join us on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM ET, for this installment of NSTA’s bimonthly Membership Orientation Series, NSTA Membership 101, where we’ll dive into the variety of benefits available to NSTA member...

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Innovations in Road Weather Science, February 19, 2026

Join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about road weather science....

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School Laboratory Employee Safety Training Requirements

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