Pre-service Teachers Resources

Pre-service teachers complete academic coursework, gain experience through supervised teaching, and often work with a mentor to prepare for careers in the classroom.

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Using Citizen Science to Engage Preservice Elementary Educators in Scientific Fieldwork

Student-Centered Learning in an Earth Science, Preservice, Teacher-Education Course

Breathing New Life Into Elementary Science Preservice Teacher Education

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Preservice Teachers’ Meaningful Science Learning

This article describes how preservice elementary teachers learn about the nature of science and develop scientific literacy through a collaborative ...

Journal Article

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Journal Article

Phenomenon Walks

For preservice K–5 teachers, understanding how to implement phenomenon-based learning in an elementary classroom is an important skill, particularly...

Journal Article

Disciplinary Differences in STEM Faculty and Student Use of Learning Objectives: Implications for Teaching and Learning

Using learning objectives to guide course design is often considered an educational best practice, but little research exists that explores how studen...

Class Pack

Feel the Heat ClassPack

Now Available for Grade K-2 Picture Perfect STEM Lessons - Ready-to-TeachTM Picture-Perfect ClassPacks!        &n...

Class Pack

The Handiest Things ClassPack: Grade K

Now Available for Grade K-2 Picture Perfect STEM Lessons - Ready-to-TeachTM Picture-Perfect ClassPacks!        &n...

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 11, 2024

Web Seminar

Archive: SU24: Submitting a Successful Proposal to Present at NSTA’s National Conferences, August 27, 2024

Are you planning to submit a session, poster, or workshop proposal for educator sessions at the National Conference on Science Education? NSTA confere...

Blog Post

NSTA Joins Advocacy Efforts for FY 25 Federal Funding

Web Seminar

Archive: NSTA Teacher Awards – Shining the Spotlight on New Teachers and Veteran Teachers, October 24, 2024

Did you come up with an innovative way to teach a lesson? Have you devoted your life to promoting science and the teaching of science? Did you success...

Web Seminar

Archive: Nominations – Leadership Opportunities for Members, September 19, 2024

Question…What do you think the “face of success” looks like? We think it looks like YOU volunteering your time, providing...

Blog Post

Appreciating the Efforts of All Teachers, In School and After School

Web Seminar

Archive: FA24: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, October 7, 2024

Elementary Pre-service Teachers! This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level saf...

Blog Post

Studies Indicate Safety Must Be a Greater Priority in STEM and CTE Instructional Spaces

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