All General Science resources

Journal Article
The Poetry of Science: Sinking and Floating
Build literacy in playful, meaningful ways with sinking and floating....
Journal Article
Methods and Strategies: Science Storybooks
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue discusses using Giverny Award winners to engage elementary students in science....
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Disequilibrium: Teaching Discrepant Events With the 5E Instructional Model
This column shows how to use discrepant events to confront misconceptions. This month's issue takes a vinegar–baking soda activity through the various stages of the 5E Instructional Model....
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Classic Lessons 2.0: The Power of Nanoscale
This column shares updated perennial classroom favorites. This month's issue describes activities in which students examine how the ratio of surface area to volume is related to the size of an object, a concept that allows nanoparticles to react quic...
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Methods and Strategies: Oral Science Stories
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shows how teachers can use culturally responsive storytelling to teach socioeconomically disadvantaged students....
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Safer Science: Student Tests for Safer Labs
This column provides best safety practices for the science classroom and laboratory. This month’s issue discusses the use of safety tests to help students demonstrate their proficiency in lab safety....
NSTA Press Book
Be a Winner! A Science Teacher’s Guide to Writing Successful Grant Proposals
Be a Winner! is your chance to learn from veteran science teachers about the secrets to successful grant writing. Formatted as a handy workbook, this practical book takes you step by step through the writing process. You’ll learn the top 10 reasons...
By Patty McGinnis, Kitchka Petrova