All NGSS resources
Journal Article
An Introduction to Heredity: Part 2
Students explore concepts related to heredity....
Blog Post
How Teachers Are Retooling Lessons Using the EQuIP Rubric
Sometimes finding the right book or article can be the key to opening our minds to new ideas. A few years back, NSTA published a special journal series on the NGSS, and I recently re-read a few of them. Three in particular highlighted teachers’ exp...
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Blog Post
Q and A With Jim Short on Instructional Materials
Why do instructional materials for science need to change?...
By Cindy Workosky
Journal Article
The Early Years: An Activity for Every Child
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has students developing a seed-planting activity that allows all children to actively participate and document their understanding of see...
Journal Article
Methods and Strategies: Teaching the Nature of Science to Elementary Students
This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This month’s issue shares activities so that elementary students can learn about Nature of Science. When effectively integrated into inquiry investigations through proper s...
NSTA Press Book
Wind Energy, Grade 5: STEM Road Map for Elementary School
What if you could challenge your fifth graders to develop an economical, eco-friendly wind farm? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Wind Energy outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic probl...
Journal Article
Editor's Note: Developing Coherent Lessons With the NGSS and 5E
Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....
Journal Article
The Early Years: Using the 5Es to Teach Seasonal Changes
Learn how to use a thermometer to investigate and document seasonal changes in the local environment....
Journal Article
Teaching Teachers: Assessing Students as Scientists
This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers. Supporting teachers in assessing students’ scientific thinking....