Tips for Busy Parents

Page | April 2020

Tips for Busy Parents Do you panic when your child comes home from school asking for help with his or her science fair project? Do you ever wonder how you can help your child learn science? You are not alone. Many parents—especially those who didn't pursue careers in science—may be apprehensive, sometimes even fearful,…

Standing Committees

Page | January 2020

Standing Committees VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLEOne of the most fulfilling ways to have an impact on science education is to participate at a national level. Volunteer opportunities are available to NSTA members who would like to lend their skills, talents and passion for science learning to…

Topic Study for Elementary Teachers: Assessing Three-Dimensional Learning: Using the Critical Aspects of Sensemaking to Design Assessments Meaningful to Both Teachers and Students

Web Seminar Series | March 2022

This topic study for elementary school teachers on assessing three-dimensional learning will move our learning community from research to practice over the course of four weeks. We’ll use high-quality instructional and…

Awards and Recognition Program

Page | March 2020

Awards and Recognition Program Dare to Dream! Have you ever dreamed of yourself as a STAR and seeing your name up in lights? With 17 teacher award programs, your dream could become a reality.  Did you know more than $80,000 in cash and prizes are just waiting…

Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

Page | March 2020

 

Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools

Page | June 2020

Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Specialized Information Services (SIS) recently released a new Enviro-Health Links page, "Laboratory Safety," which offers links to information for clinical, academic, and school…

NSTA Engage Fall20 Schedule at a Glance

Page | September 2020

NSTA Engage Fall20 Schedule at a Glance Friday, November 13 4:00-4:05 PM EST Welcome from NSTA President Beth Allan 4:05-4:50 PM EST Concurrent Sessions Live Demos by Marketplace Partners 4:50-5:35 PM EST Marketplace Partner Workshops 5:35-5:45 PM…

Online Connections: Journal of College Science Teaching

Page | January 2020

Online Connections: Journal of College Science Teaching January/February 2021 Facilitating Conceptual Change by Engaging Students’ Preconceptions During College Science Classroom Instruction Supplemental tables Sustainability, Energy, and the Green Economy Appendixes and additional resources…

Engage Spring 21 proposals

Page | January 2021

Engage Spring 21 proposals Each week of NSTA Engage: Spring21 will focus on a different grade band: Elementary Educators: April 12–17 Middle Level Educators: April 19–24  High School Educators: April 26–May 1  Postsecondary and Preservice: May 3–8    You can select all the grade level ranges…

Past National Congresses on Science Education

Page | May 2020

Past National Congresses on Science Education Minutes and Other Documents20242023—Virtual2022—Virtual2021—Virtual2020—Virtual2019—Alexandria, VA2018—Little Rock, AR2017—Buffalo, NY2016—Denver, CO2015—Omaha, NE2014—Washington, DC2013—San Juan, PRWorkshop PresentationsNSTA Learning Center (Flavio Mendez)Fiscal…

NSTA Sensemaking Professional Learning Packages

Page | May 2025

NSTA Sensemaking Professional Learning Packages Empower educators. Transform instruction. Engage all learners.NSTA’s professional learning offerings support the shift from traditional, content-driven teaching to phenomenon-based, three-dimensional science instruction. Whether you're adopting high-…

Podcast

Page | February 2025

Podcast We’re collaborating with our friends at the ChangED podcast to bring you an inside look at the conference!Through engaging conversations, we’ll highlight the exciting events, inspiring speakers, and transformative experiences that make Philly25 a must…