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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Activating Learning with Phenomena

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Uncovering Earth’s History, One Sample at a Time

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Advocating for Science from Within the Classroom

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Phenomena-driven Science Instruction

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Bestselling Elementary books

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Activating Students' Ideas: Linking Formative Assessment Probes to Instructional Sequence, K-5

Science teachers face an incredible challenging task of combining research on how students learn best, the three-dimensions of the Science Education F...

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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...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, February 4, 2025

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Web Seminar: Navigating NSTA 2025 Spring Conference: A Guide for First-Time Attendees, March 12, 2025

Are you a first-time NSTA conference attendee?  Join us on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 7:00 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET, for a virtual orientation to...

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Sponsored Web Seminar: Building Future-Ready STEM Programs with Data Collection Technology, March 6, 2025

Join us on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, for a panel discussion about data collection technology....

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NSTA/ASTE Web Seminar: Addressing Science Teacher Retention, April 7, 2025

Join us on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, at the intersection of research and practice as we engage in a conversation about scienc...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, January 28, 2025

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, January 21, 2025

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IL: Introduction to OpenSciEd, for K-12 Educators, January 28, 2025

Join us on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Central time, for an introduction to OpenSciEd. Get acquainted with the OpenSciEd K-12 ...

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2025 NSTA-DSEC Cohort Orientation

Join us on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about NSTA's 2025 DSEC Cohort. Participants will learn about: Overvie...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, January 14, 2025

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Science Update: Energy: The Push From Non-Renewable to Renewable Sources, April 24, 2025

Join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about renewable energy sources and celebrate Earth Day 2025. The global ene...

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, January 7, 2025

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Science Update: Space Weather: The Sun, Earth, and You, December 4, 2025

Join us on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about impending solar events and their potential impacts on Earth....

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