The Downstream Collaborative Project

Journal Article | May 2020

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…

Call for Papers: Science and Children

Page | January 2020

Call for Papers: Science and Children Your 2000-word manuscript should describe a set of connected lessons or investigations that build an idea or content area. They should include assessments (pre-, post- and formative) as well as enough detail that another teacher could replicate the lessons in the…

Area Conference in Phoenix

Page | April 2020

Due to ongoing health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Science Teaching Association has decided to cancel the fall 2020 Area Conferences on Science Education. The face-to-face meetings…

Call for Papers: Science Scope

Page | January 2020

Call for Papers: Science Scope Not ready to pen a feature article?Consider writing a column. These shorter, focused pieces are the perfect way to share your experiences with the wider middle school science community. General Interest Manuscripts…

Behavioral Disorders

Page | February 2020

Behavioral Disorders Behavioral disorders also known as conduct disorders are one of the most common forms of disability among children and young adults and is the most frequently cited reason for referral to mental health services. The appearance of behavioral disorders is increasing dramatically in…

Kids Teaching Kids

Journal Article | March 2020

Fun With Forces and Motion

Journal Article | April 2020

Speaking and Listening in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | March 2019

Practical advice from veteran teachers.

Creating a New Environment for Science Learning

Journal Article | September 2020

Visual Impairments

Page | February 2020

Visual Impairments Students with visual impairments include those with low vision and those who are blind. Students who are blind may use Braille to read. Students with low vision tend to read print, may use optical devices, or may also read Braille like their peers who are blind. Both students who…