All Middle School resources
Journal Article
Science 101: Why Do We Need Standard Units?
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue explains the need for standard units of measure in science....
Journal Article
Methods and Strategies: What's the Big Idea?
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses three big ideas from the research behind the Next Generation Science Standards....
Journal Article
Scope on Safety: Tooling Up for Safer STEM Activities
This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue discusses the safety of using hand and power tools when conducting hands-on STEM experiences....
Journal Article
Science 101: How Do We Determine "Cause and Effect?"
This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses how cause and effect relates to science instruction....
Journal Article
Scope on Safety: Culturing Safety in Life Science
This column shares safety information for your classroom. This month’s issue covers safety in life sciences labs....
NSTA Press Book
The NSTA Quick-Reference Guide to the NGSS, K-12
Since the release of the first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), NSTA has been at the forefront in promoting the standards and helping science educators become familiar with and learn to navigate this exciting but complex documen...




