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Dana Zzyym and Intersex

By Caroline E. Branan

Dana Zzyym and Intersex

Activating Students' Ideas in Science: Linking Formative Assessment Probes to Instructional Sequence in Grades 6–8

This resource helps bring both student thinking and instructional sequencing to the forefront of your science teaching. Grounded in cognitive science and best practices in formative assessment, this book provides a practical “explore-before-explain” approach to engage middle-school students in doing science, not merely memorizing it, fostering their creativity, scientific reasoning, and long-lasting understanding.
This resource helps bring both student thinking and instructional sequencing to the forefront of your science teaching. Grounded in cognitive science and best practices in formative assessment, this book provides a practical “explore-before-explain” approach to engage middle-school students in doing science, not merely memorizing it, fostering their creativity, scientific reasoning, and long-lasting understanding.
 

Press Release

National Science Teaching Association Celebrates its 2026 Teacher Awards Honorees

Science Educators Nationwide Lauded for Outstanding Achievement

Explore Leadership Opportunities: 2027 NSTA Nominations Session, September 23, 2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the leadership opportunities available on the NSTA Board of Directors and Leadership Council.

Curious about serving in an NSTA leadership role? Join us for an overview of Board of Directors and Leadership Council opportunities, including eligibility and the nominations process. Whether you’re considering nominating yourself or someone else, learn how you can get involved and make an impact.

Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the leadership opportunities available on the NSTA Board of Directors and Leadership Council.

Curious about serving in an NSTA leadership role? Join us for an overview of Board of Directors and Leadership Council opportunities, including eligibility and the nominations process. Whether you’re considering nominating yourself or someone else, learn how you can get involved and make an impact.

Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the leadership opportunities available on the NSTA Board of Directors and Leadership Council.

Curious about serving in an NSTA leadership role? Join us for an overview of Board of Directors and Leadership Council opportunities, including eligibility and the nominations process. Whether you’re considering nominating yourself or someone else, learn how you can get involved and make an impact.

Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the leadership opportunities available on the NSTA Board of Directors and Leadership Council.

Curious about serving in an NSTA leadership role? Join us for an overview of Board of Directors and Leadership Council opportunities, including eligibility and the nominations process. Whether you’re considering nominating yourself or someone else, learn how you can get involved and make an impact.

Don’t Hide Your Passion: Let It Shine with an NSTA Teacher Award, October 14, 2026

Join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about learn about the various NSTA award categories, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

Your passion for teaching deserves to be recognized. In this session, we’ll explore the NSTA Teacher Awards, including categories, eligibility, and application tips. Learn how to showcase your impact, tell your story effectively, and let your expertise shine through on a national level.

Join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about learn about the various NSTA award categories, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

Your passion for teaching deserves to be recognized. In this session, we’ll explore the NSTA Teacher Awards, including categories, eligibility, and application tips. Learn how to showcase your impact, tell your story effectively, and let your expertise shine through on a national level.

Join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about learn about the various NSTA award categories, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

Your passion for teaching deserves to be recognized. In this session, we’ll explore the NSTA Teacher Awards, including categories, eligibility, and application tips. Learn how to showcase your impact, tell your story effectively, and let your expertise shine through on a national level.

Join us on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about learn about the various NSTA award categories, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

Your passion for teaching deserves to be recognized. In this session, we’ll explore the NSTA Teacher Awards, including categories, eligibility, and application tips. Learn how to showcase your impact, tell your story effectively, and let your expertise shine through on a national level.

 

Safety Blog

Mercury Spills in the Science Instructional Space: Hazards, Risks, and Safety Actions

By Ken Roy

Posted on 2026-04-10

Mercury Spills in the Science Instructional Space: Hazards, Risks, and Safety Actions

Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, October 19, 2026

Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory.

Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory.

Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory.

Secondary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the science laboratory.

Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, September 28, 2026

Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom.

Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom.

Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom.

Elementary Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers! Join us on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the elementary classroom.

 

Cardiac Conundrum

Cardiac Anatomy, Fetal Circulation, and Congenital Heart Disease

By Julia G. Primak, Amber B. Obbink, Lacy M. Cleveland

Cardiac Conundrum

 

A Conversation with Dr. Carlotta A. Berry: Engineering, Education, and The STEM Kids Make a Robot

By Jason Strohl

Posted on 2026-04-08

A Conversation with Dr. Carlotta A. Berry: Engineering, Education, and The STEM Kids Make a Robot

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