Call for Papers
The Science Teacher
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The Science Teacher (TST) is seeking manuscripts that describe new and creative ideas for the secondary science classroom.
Upcoming Themes
Manuscripts should provide worthwhile ideas and practical help for teachers as they relate to the themes listed below. Don’t see a theme that fits your idea? Don’t let that stop you from writing! We always make room for good manuscripts on any high school science topic.
2025
- July/August: Developing Disciplinary Literacy (submission deadline: March 1, 2025)
- September/October : Assessment in the Science Classroom (submission deadline: May 15, 2025)
- November/December: Using AI in the Science Classroom (submission deadline: July 1, 2025)
Submit Your Manuscript
Please read our manuscript guidelines before submitting your manuscript. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically; once online, follow the steps for New Author Registration.
Your 2000-word manuscript should describe a set of connected lessons or investigations that build an idea or content area
Include assessments (pre-, post- and formative) as well as enough detail that another teacher could replicate the lessons in the classroom
Examples of student work are encouraged
Questions?
Contact Journals Director Peter Linderman at plindeman@nsta.org.
Not ready to pen a feature article?
Consider writing a column. These shorter, focused pieces are the perfect way to share your experiences with the wider high school school science community.
The Fine Print
In addition to submitting articles specifically targeted to the focus of each issue, authors are always encouraged to submit original manuscripts, Idea Bank articles, or commentaries on any secondary science education topic at any time for further consideration by the peer-review panel and the field editor. Manuscripts should describe successful lessons implemented in secondary classrooms, as well as provide specific details for educators who might wish to use the activities with their own students. The manuscripts should include appropriate assessment tools and specifically reference the Next Generation Science Standards where appropriate. Examples of student work to illustrate results of a successful lesson are encouraged, as are figures, sidebars, and accompanying photos. Author Guidelines can be found here.