National Science Teaching Association

What if science class focused on thinking, not just answers? Explore strategies like think-alouds, dual coding, and retrieval practice to help students think like scientists. Read more: bit.ly/4nzP6jS #NSTA #ScienceEducation

Let your impact shine ✨ Applications for the 2027 NSTA Awards are now open with $72K+ in cash & prizes across multiple categories. Apply by Dec 19, 2026: bit.ly/4uP6jrS #NSTA #TeacherAwards

Want to attend Indy26 (Nov. 4-7) but need approval? Use NSTA’s justification letter to make the case for funding and professional learning. Get it here: bit.ly/4wL7ACn #NSTAFall26 #NSTA

7 educators. 7 communities. One shared impact 🎉 Congrats to the 2026 Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award winners—bringing real-world science to urban classrooms and growing their practice along the way. bit.ly/499yiu7 #NSTA #ScienceEducation

Missed an NSTA web seminar this year? Explore on-demand sessions and catch up on ideas for your classroom—on your schedule. Start here: bit.ly/4wBj76V #NSTA #STEMEducation

💧 Clean water doesn’t happen by accident. Explore the science + engineering behind water systems during National Public Works Week with NSTA’s “Engineering Clean Water” resource. bit.ly/4wxC8r2 #NSTA #STEM #PublicWorks

💡 How do we actually see objects around us? Celebrate the International Day of Light on May 16 with NSTA’s “Light to See” resource and help students explore how light travels and makes vision possible. bit.ly/4vaAvhF #NSTA #DayOfLight #STEM

🐢 Pick a species. 🧐 What is putting it at risk? 💡 What would you do to protect it? Celebrate Endangered Species Day with real-world case studies bit.ly/4u9EmLx + lesson plans bit.ly/491wfbs #NSTA #STEM #EndangeredSpeciesDay

NSTA Kids’ Too Much Quiet earned a ⭐ starred review from Kirkus Reviews—a top honor that makes it eligible for the Kirkus Prize. A story that brings science, sound, and curiosity to life for young learners. Learn more: bit.ly/3RmcEwy #NSTA #STEM #KirkusReviews

What happens when we replace assumptions with evidence? Explore NSTA’s new case study, Precision Over Presumption, and spark critical thinking in your classroom. Read more: bit.ly/4322TWR #NSTA #STEM #ScienceEducation

🤖 New from NSTA Kids! The STEM Kids Make a Robot brings engineering + problem-solving to life for young learners. Explore: bit.ly/3PwaIB4 #NSTA #STEM #ScienceEducation

Teaching engineering in a science classroom? Explore safety protocols for tools, PPE, electrical work & more in this latest safety blog from Dr. Ken Roy. Read more: bit.ly/4dlFd4H #NSTA #ScienceSafety

Congrats to the 2026 Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge winners 🎉 These educators are transforming science learning with hands-on labs, even with limited resources. Now, upgraded labs will expand impact even further. Learn more: bit.ly/4uv7oVI #NSTA #STEMEducation

As the school year wraps up, it’s time to plan ahead 👀 Support your science educators this summer + next year with NSTA’s District Partner Program. Explore: bit.ly/48Pjr84 #NSTA #STEM #EducationLeadership

Did you know? 👀 NSTA journals offer open-access articles—no membership required. Explore ideas for every grade level. Start reading: bit.ly/48QUrNI #NSTA #STEM #ScienceEducation

Congrats to Melissa Kowalski, 2026 Shell Science Teaching Award winner 🎉 From bird banding to field-based learning on Lake Erie, she connects students to real-world science every day. Learn more: bit.ly/4wAMu9N #NSTA #ScienceEducation #STEM

What’s next for U.S. carbon cycle science? Join NSTA’s June 4 web seminar on the Third Decadal Carbon Cycle Science Plan and explore what it means for research and the classroom. Register: bit.ly/4dew8e4 #NSTA #ClimateScience #STEM

NSTA CEO Bob Lay joined RIT President William Sanders as the U.S. Army awarded RIT a cooperative agreement to lead the Army STEM Education Consortium. As a partner, NSTA will help deliver STEM programs that support educators & connect students to careers. bit.ly/4dy4g5K

NSTA Kids’ Too Much Quiet earned a ⭐ starred review from Kirkus Reviews—a top honor that makes it eligible for the Kirkus Prize. A story that brings science, sound, and curiosity to life for young learners. Learn more: bit.ly/4eNn02v #NSTA #STEM #KirkusReviews

Planning for next year? NSTA’s District Professional Learning Packages help you turn priorities into action—with hands-on learning, classroom-ready strategies, and sustained support. Explore options: bit.ly/4w7OZA5 #NSTA #STEMEducation #EducationLeadership