Celebrate Earth Day
“For 55 years, Earth Day has inspired action to protect our planet—showing the power of education to drive positive change. NSTA is proud to stand alongside EARTHDAY.ORG as we remain dedicated to putting science at the center of environmental learning, equipping students of all backgrounds with the knowledge and skills to address the world’s most pressing challenges. By fostering curiosity, empathy, innovation, and a sense of responsibility, we empower the next generation to lead the way toward a more sustainable future.”
- Alicia Conerly, Ed.D., NSTA President
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FREE Lesson Plans & Science Films
Our Beautiful Planet is a series of compelling 5-7 minute science films highlighting the cutting-edge research that climate scientists are doing to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues.
NSTA, The Climate Initiative, and Kikim Media have partnered to launch these films and this collection of classroom-ready lesson plans that highlight the science and engineering practices scientists use to explain climate change phenomena and design solutions to problems.
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Water: Earth’s Most Vital Resource
Volume 48, Issue 2
"Helping our students understand the importance of water and the threats water faces is critical to building a foundation of environmental literacy and stewardship, which is essential for the future health of our planet."
All articles in this issue are available now for free!
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