All Instructional Materials resources

Journal Article

Looking Back at a Pandemic and Preparing for the Next One

By Stephen Wesson

High School General Science Instructional Materials Literacy

Journal Article

Remote Labs 2.0 to the Rescue

By Rundong Jiang, Chenglu Li, Xudong Huang, Shannon Sung, and Charles Xie

High School Biology Chemistry Inquiry Instructional Materials Labs Lesson Plans NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Physics Science and Engineering Practices STEM Technology

Journal Article

GENERATE: The Game of Energy Choices

By Emma Refvem and Dana Haine

High School Environmental Science Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Mathematics Science and Engineering Practices STEM

Journal Article

Soldiers of Science

By Holly Amerman

High School Instructional Materials Technology

Journal Article

Bridging the Gap Between Scientists and the Public

By Suzanne Thurston

High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers General Science Instructional Materials Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers, June 22, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Administration Biology Careers Chemistry Curriculum Disabilities Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Multilingual Learners Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy Multicultural News Phenomena Physical Science Physics Professional Learning old STEM Teaching Strategies Technology

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Freebies for Science Teachers, June 8, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Postsecondary Preschool 5E Careers Chemistry Citizen Science Climate Change Computer Science Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering General Science Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science News Physical Science Physics STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, June 1, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Astronomy Chemistry Climate Change Computer Science Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Environmental Science General Science Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy Mathematics New Science Teachers News NGSS Physical Science Physics Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old STEM Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Technology

Reports Article

Freebies for Science Teachers, May 25, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Biology Careers Citizen Science Climate Change Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Multilingual Learners Environmental Science Equity General Science Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science News NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teaching Strategies Technology

Journal Article

Fact-Checking in an Era of Fake News

By Troy E. Hall, Jay Well, and Elizabeth Emery

Middle School High School Informal Education Instructional Materials Lesson Plans STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, May 18, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Preschool Assessment Biology Climate Change Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Life Science Mathematics News NGSS Professional Learning old Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning

NSTA Press Book

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12: Explore-Before-Explain in Physical Science

Instructional Sequence Matters, Grades 9–12 is the one-stop resource that will inspire you to reimagine your approach to high school physical science. The book discusses the 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) as a specific pathw...

By Patrick Brown

High School Physical Science 5E Assessment Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Instructional Materials Inquiry Learning Progression Lesson Plans NGSS Pedagogy Performance Expectations Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Research Teacher Preparation

Journal Article

Making Computer Science Accessible

By Alexandria Hansen, Jim Gribble, Amber Moran, Eric Hansen, and Danielle Harlow

Elementary Computer Science Equity Instructional Materials STEM Teaching Strategies Technology

Journal Article

What’s the Buzz?

By Christine Moskalik

Elementary Instructional Materials Makerspace STEM Technology

Reports Article

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, May 4, 2021

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Postsecondary Preschool Aerospace Astronomy Biology Careers Climate Change Computer Science Curriculum Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science General Science Inclusion Inquiry Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy Mathematics News NGSS Physical Science Physics Professional Learning old STEM Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning