All Pre-service Teachers resources
NSTA Press Book
A Head Start on Life Science: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder
Nurture curiosity and even joy in the youngest scientists. The 24 inquiry-based lessons in this lively collection show you how. The activities are organized into sections on animals, plants, and nature walks. Rather than merely presenting science fac...
By William Straits
Journal Article
Guest Editorial: Elementary Engineering: What Is the Focus?
An opinion piece about elementary engineering....
Journal Article
The Early Years: Open-Ended Maker Projects
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This issue describes how children use available materials to make structures of their own design....
Journal Article
The Early Years: Teaching Life Cycles Throughout the Year
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s article shows how to introduce children to animals and their offspring commonly seen in children’s literature....
Journal Article
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12: 2018
Recently published books selected by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teachers Association....
Journal Article
The Early Years: An Activity for Every Child
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has students developing a seed-planting activity that allows all children to actively participate and document their understanding of see...
Interactive E-book Kids
The Light Explorers Go on a Campout
The Light Explorers Go on a Campout allows learners to take an active role in exploring with characters Liz and Sam as they investigate the anchor phenomena: light is needed to see things and some objects make their own light. The backyard campout is...