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The Teachable Agents Project combines research from computer science, psychology, and education to develop computer-based learning environments. Organization: Vanderbilt University
100kin10’s mission is to train and retain 100,000 quality STEM teachers by 2021. The organization has more than 230 partners and each one commits to using their knowledge to help recruit, develop and support educators.
All 38 K-12 STEM programs included in this report provide challenging content/curriculum, an inquiry-learning environment, defined outcomes/assessment, and sustained commitment/community support. Each program entry gives an overview, defines target population and learning environment, and presents highlights of results. Contact information is provided.
A comprehensive list of STEM resources for students, parents, and educators. Author: TechnologyEducation.org Organization: TechnologyEducation.org
A comprehensive list of STEM resources for students, parents, and educators. Author: TechnologyEducation.org Organization: TechnologyEducation.org
A resource collection that supports secondary physics and physical science teachers seeking to integrate high-quality materials into their lessons
ATE Central is a freely available online portal and collection of materials and services that highlight the work of the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) projects and centers. Organization: Internet Scout at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
ATE Central is a freely available online portal and collection of materials and services that highlight the work of the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) projects and centers. Organization: Internet Scout at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Active Chemistry is a full-year chemistry program covering all core concepts. Organization: American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Active Physics is a different species of physics course. It has the mechanics optics, and electricity you anticipate, but not where you expect… Organizations: American Association of Physics Teachers; American Institute of Chemical Engineers; American Geological Institute; American Institute of Physics; Georgia Institute of Technology; Northwestern University; San Diego State University; TERC; University of Michigan; WestEd
Adding it Up explores how students in pre-K through 8th grade learn mathematics and recommends how teaching, curricula, and teacher… Authors: Jeremy Kilpatrick, Jane Swafford, Bradford Findell Organizations: Mathematics Learning Study Committee; National Research Council
Offers funding opportunities, curriculum, professional development, and more.
The U.S. Air Force offers activities and events for students in grades K-12 at 25 STEM outreach locations. Examples include science fair support, rocketry and robotics projects and free science demonstrations.
Ensure that you’re on the right path to achieving your goals by exploring state teacher certification requirements with this interactive tool.
The American Mathematical Society offers data, professional services, tools and awards for college-level math and STEM faculty. Access publications, apply for grants and learn best practices through this robust site.
Applying to engineering school can be daunting, but don’t let that deter you. With these 10 essential tips to getting into college, you’ll feel confident and ready to tackle your applications.
Aiming for a STEM career in architecture? How about bicycle design? Check out this collection of videos showcasing Autodesk technology in action and hear from professionals in the design field.
If you’ve considered studying engineering after high school, start here. Current college students tell you what led them in that direction. The site also provides preparation tips.
The American Society of Civil Engineers links more than 150,000 professional members around the world. Find local communities, conferences, career advancement tips and more on this comprehensive site.
Every student deserves to be heard. This course offers educators the opportunity to learn and try innovative platforms for amplifying and democratizing student voice.
The Anita Borg Institute is accelerating the pace of global innovation by empowering women to excel in STEM fields. From scholarship programs to career guidance, this site is rich with resources for women in tech.
Explore this amazing online encyclopedia of life. It will engage your students while fitting into any project.
Each academic year the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate STEM majors. Applicants must already be in college or graduate school.
The Army Educational Outreach Program site is a great starting point for educators and students. Browse activities, apprenticeship programs, competitions and scholarships.
Assessing Teacher Learning about Science Teaching (ATLAST) project has developed student and teacher assessments in: Force and motion… Organizations: Horizon Research, Inc.
Assessment is a central part of science education today, but understanding assessment's many forms and purposes requires insights gleaned… Author: G. et al., DeBoer
The Berkeley Evaluation and Assessment Research (BEAR) Center has for the last several years been involved in the development of an assessment Authors: M. Wilson, C. Carstensen
The Association for Women in Science champions women in all STEM disciplines and employment sectors. More than 20,000 professionals participate in this membership organization, founded in 1971.
Astrobiology is a low-cost, high-impact science course designed to reach students having a wide range of abilities. Organizations: TERC, NASA Ames, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
BSCS Biology: A Human Approach is an introductory high school biology curriculum that helps students look at and understand biology in a brand new way. Organization: Biological Sciences Curriculum Study
BSCS Science: An Inquiry Approach is a three-year program in the sciences for high school that introduces students to the core concepts in inquiry, the physical sciences, the life sciences, and the earth-space sciences. Organization: Biological Sciences Curriculum Study
Balanced Assessment From 1993 to 2003, the Balanced Assessment in Mathematics Program existed at the Harvard Graduate School… Organizations: The Balanced Assessment in Mathematics Program; The Concord Consortium; Harvard Graduate School of Education; University of California; Michigan State University; University of Nottingham.
This 106-page guide gathers the best K-12 practices for STEM education programs in the U.S. Discover resources that range from family math activities to international science camps.
Browse over 1,200 resources by filtering for topic, education level or type. If you’re looking for something specific, you can use the search field at the top of the page.
BioComm is a full-year Biology course covering all core topics.
Online science and STEM resources for educators, students, and parents including standards-aligned lesson plans, teacher guides, classroom slides, and videos
This multimedia site brings biological research to life.
Biology lesson plans, worksheets, tutorials and resources for teachers and students.
This middle-school or high school curriculum facilitates inquiry in biology, ecology, animal behavior and natural history. Organization: Cornell University
This Twitter account “amplifies the voices of black women.” Look for retweets from other STEM field players. Serves as an online community for black women, with information from various sources.
This online community for Black women in STEM offers a space for connection and professional mentorship, while working to encourage more Black women to pursue STEM occupations.
The Boston Science Partnership is a project designed to improve science teaching and learning in Boston's middle schools and high schools, to enhance university-level teaching by STEM faculty, and to ensure the university partners continued support for and faculty involvement in science education. Organizations: Boston Public Schools; University of Massachusetts-Boston; Northeastern University; Harvard Medical School; Roxbury Community College; The College Board
An interactive inquiry-based instructional unit on building different types of bridges created through a partnership between Elmer’s Glue and Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology.
Learn about computational thinking, block coding and how to get started with the Minecraft Hour of Code tutorial that is part of Computer Science week.
This course is a continuation of Building Blocks of Code 1 and will provide information on Microsoft's commitment to computer science, applying the Hour of Code, and navigating Microsoft's MakeCode.
Free online textbooks, math & science lesson plans, worksheets, and teacher resources.
Super STEM resource with highly accessible content.
CK-12 is an online platform for students and teachers that provides information on a multitude of subjects and disciplines. The educator version of the site offers a range of math resources from elementary principles to calculus. Science categories include Earth science, biology, chemistry and physics. Using CK-12’s FlexBook feature, teachers can put together chapters from textbooks in any of these subjects to create customized lesson plans. All textbook content is free and written to comply with state standards. By providing all this, CK-12 aims to give teachers a platform that can be used to tailor individual lessons and teach kids at their own pace.
Starting with their amazing free digital books is really just a start. Continue to explore all of the simulations, formative assessments, and lessons.
For teachers this site includes lesson plans, pacing guides, differentiation guides, in-class presentations, etc., on 5000 math and science concepts. For students it has readings, videos, quizzes, sims, real world group activities, etc.
The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth.
Campus Ties, a collaboration between Michigan State University, Iowa State University, and Mississippi State University, is a gamified STEM learning site for college and college-bound students. Learners work with bite-sized lessons with build-in assessments and micro-certificates upon completion of courses.
Cars area great subject for science experiments. Check out this site on several ways to incorporate cars into teaching science.
Change the Equation collaborates with schools, communities and states to make STEM education more rigorous for all pre-K-12 students. It pushes for STEM literacy, advocating high standards for each grade.
Tweets from this non-partisan group in Washington D.C. are a combination of updates about the White House’s support of STEM, how companies inspire students and links to blogs and news.
Chemistry in the Community is a first-year high school chemistry textbook that covers concepts in the context of societal issues. Organization: American Chemical Society
Class Central is a worldwide search engine for all types of MOOCs, including over 75 related to STEM and STEM education. User reviews are posted when available.
The basic foundation of Click2Science is their 20 Skills to Make STEM Click. These are skills they claim are necessary to implement science effectively in an out-of-school time settings. Click2Science really is an indispensable resource for staff working directly with youth and for coaches and trainers working with staff. It also a resource that classroom teachers may just want to get some STEM ideas from.
Provides online STEM professional development resources for out-of-school time including staff development guides, webinars, and self-directed web lessons.
Students can learn all about the earth’s climate with this groundbreaking site.
Climbing the Tree of Life: Taxonomy and Phylogeny is a supplement for High School biology which takes advantage of student' interest in biodiversity… Organization: Biological Sciences Curriculum Study
K-12 coding resources including courses, lessons, projects, activities, videos, and teacher resources.
Online coding tutorials with easy-to-follow instructions, immediate feedback, and a tested curriculum to take anyone from non-technical to a coder.
A guidebook and comprehensive resource for women to learn about education and career options in STEM fields. Website offers list of scholarships and grant opportunities exclusively for women in STEM, list of top careers for women in STEM, and expert advice from those already in the field.
Columbus State Community College gives students a head start in STEM fields with its tuition-free Summer Bridge Program. Science majors participate in hands-on lab work and connect with other new students.
Find out the fundamentals of computational thinking. This course is designed for any educator who wants to figure out the fundamentals of computational thinking and how to apply it within any educational setting.
The Concept Assessment Tool for Statics, a Statics Concept Inventory, measures the ability of a student to use fundamental concepts of Statics to answer questions. Organization: Carnegie Mellon University
Free interactive STEM and NGSS classroom activities.
Connected Mathematics is a complete middle school mathematics curriculum… Authors: Glenda Lappan, Elizabeth Difanis Phillips, Susan N. Friel, William M. Fitzgerald, James T. Fey Organizations: Michigan State University; University of North Carolina; University of Maryland
The Education Developoment Center (EDC) is developing, field-testing, and disseminating professional development materials for mathematics teachers in grades 6-12. Organization: Education Development Center
The Education Developoment Center (EDC) is developing, field-testing, and disseminating professional development materials for mathematics teachers in grades 6-12. Organization: Education Development Center
Core-Plus Mathematics is a college-preparatory high school mathematics program emphasizing the integrated development of fundamental concepts and skills in algebra and functions… Authors: Christian R. Hirsch, James T. Fey, Eric W. Hart, Harold L. Schoen, Ann E. Watkins Organizations: Western Michigan University; University of Maryland; Maharishi University of Management; University of Iowa; California State University, Northridge
Offers access to over 1,700 interactive, standards-based resources and apps at no cost for K-12 and beyond. Subject areas include math, science, language arts, and more.
The Curriculum Topic Study (CTS) is developing a set of tools and professional development processes to engage science and mathematics teachers and professional developers… Organizations: Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance; WestEd
Website with information for students on the field of cyber security.
The Data-Driven Instructional Systems (DDIS) study looks at how expert school leaders design systems of structures, people and practices to help teachers translate testing data into information for everyday use. Organizations: Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison
This is a searchable database of measures of teachers' mathematics or science content knowledge. The measures of teacher content knowledge were identified and analyzed from empirical research. Organizations: Horizon Reseach, Inc.; Education Development Center
The SimCalc project seeks to democratize access to the mathematics of change, making challenging concepts accessible to ordinary middle school students. Organization: Simcalc
The SimCalc project seeks to democratize access to the mathematics of change, making challenging concepts accessible to ordinary middle school students. Organization: Simcalc
How does a full scholarship, annual stipend and a job after graduation sound? If you’re awarded the SMART scholarship from the Department of Defense, you’ll get that plus summer research internships.
Military children are gaining greater access to STEM education with the expansion of the National Math and Science Initiative’s College Readiness Program. This science site covers space, cybersecurity, robots and lasers.
PreK-5 math activities booklet for parents
Developing Mathematical Ideas (DMI) is a staff development/teacher education program designed to help educators think through the major ideas of K-6 mathematics… Authors: Deborah Schifter, Virginia Bastable, Susan Jo Russell Organizations: Education Development Center; Mt. Holyoke College; TERC
Developmental Biology is a supplement for High School biology that highlights mechanisms of development, the role of genes in development… Organization: Biological Sciences Curriculum Study
DIVER is a tool for authoring and sharing DIVES, in which a DIVE is an annotated perspective on any video record. Organizations: Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning, Stanford University
Infuse your lessons with materials from the CAS.
K-12 engineering resources including activities, events, careers, and videos.
Is a science fair in your child’s future? Get a handle on the entire process with this Discovery Education site, which offers resources on everything from display boards to presentation skills to shopping lists.
Earth System Science in the Community (EarthComm) is a comprehensive secondary-level educational program… Organization: American Geological Institute
The recipient of more than $1.5 million in grants from the NSF, Edmonds Community College actively supports STEM students. It offers tutoring, advising, research projects and professional development.
College and career planning made easy with tools designed for high school students. Topics range from paying for and preparing for school. You’ll find solid information to prepare you for the path of your choice.
K-12 STEM resources including lesson plans, activities, games, worksheets, and professional development for educators.
How can we get more girls into STEM? This Edutopia blog offers five clear suggestions, from increasing girls’ STEM exposure, to creating mentoring relationships. It also lists professional associations aimed at women.
This report of the Effective Access research project is drawn from a multi-level investigation of high school STEM educators and their use of digital objects… Authors: Katherine Hanson, Bethany Carlson Organization: Education Development Center
Fun and exciting projects for budding electrical engineers.
Resources for the younger students to begin to become excited about STEM subjects from STEM is Elementary.
This certificate includes a three or five-course live, online graduate-level curriculum based on work supported by NASA. Graduates earn a NASA Endeavor Leadership Certificate in STEM Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Modern, vibrant and informative, EngineerGirl.com was launched 15 years ago and includes interviews with engineers, hot topics, essay contests and more.
This guide introduces girls in grades 9-12 to young women engineers and highlights careers. A section for parent and counselors furnishes background in engineering to better advise students. The site has a link to a companion site for girls in grades 5-8.
The Engineering is Elementary (EiE) project aims to foster engineering and technological literacy among children. Organization: Boston Museum of Science
The Engineering is Elementary (EiE) project aims to foster engineering and technological literacy among children. Organization: Boston Museum of Science
Environmental Connections is a guide to assist in teaching about the environment, whatever the class subject… Organizations: Environmental Literacy Council; National Science Teachers Association
Environmental Connections is a guide to assist in teaching about the environment, whatever the class subject… Organizations: Environmental Literacy Council; National Science Teachers Association
Environmental Inquiry (EI) is a website and curriculum series developed to help high school students conduct environmental science research. Organizations: Cornell University; Pennsylvania State University; Boston Museum of Science
Environmental Inquiry (EI) is a website and curriculum series developed to help high school students conduct environmental science research. Organizations: Cornell University; Pennsylvania State University; Boston Museum of Science
K-12 environmental education resources including lesson plans, teacher guides, games, and videos.
Cutting-edge education technology free of cost to K-12 schools.
The Everyday Mathematics program is an elementary mathematics program celebrating 20 years of research and development… Organization: University of Chicago
The Everyday Mathematics program is an elementary mathematics program celebrating 20 years of research and development… Organization: University of Chicago
Provides interactives, web features, activities, programs, and events for K-12. Saturday and Summer professional development workshops are available through the Teacher Institute.
The science snackbook is a collection of science education resources that are based on, and scaled down from, exhibits in the museum of science, art and human perception in San Francisco. Organization: Exploratorium
The site contains a large cache of science simulations.
The Exploring Earth site was designed to accompany Earth Science, a high school textbook… Organization: TERC
Highlighting the engineering field and asking users to imagine a world without engineers, ExxonMobil’s “Be An Engineer” site provides career spotlights, biographies and inspirational videos.
Free material including posters and education guides. While required, registration is free.
This article discusses Structure-Behavior-Function thinking to help students think deeply, systematically and with an orientation that will help them learn and more fully understand complex systems. Author: Rebecca Jordan, Lei Liu, Steven Gray, Marylee Demeter, Spencer Cindy E. Hmelo-Silver
Focus on Mathematics is a partnership seeking to improve student achievement by providing mathematics teachers with the content knowledge and skills valuable in their profession… Organizations: Boston University; Education Development Center; the Massachusetts school districts of Arlington, Chelsea, Lawrence, Waltham, and Watertown; Lesley University; University of Massachusetts- Lowell; Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Not only are these articles for kids… they are written by kids. Perhaps your students could be the next contributor.
The Full Option Science System (FOSS) is a K-8 science curriculum developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley… Organizations: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California-Berkeley
Free PreK-8 math activities, games, and videos.
The Fund for Teachers supports educators in developing knowledge, skills and confidence to have a more meaningful impact on their students. The organization also awards summer fellowship grants to individual teachers who want to pursue self-designed learning opportunities. Candidates must have a minimum of three years’ teaching experience.
A website for parents and teachers who are looking for fun science activities they can do with their kids.
A North American education initiative launched by the NHL and the NHL Players Association that helps students build their science, technology, engineering, and math skills using hockey as a learning vehicle.
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program was created to help minority students reach their potential in STEM. It offers leadership development programs and money for graduate school STEM education.
The Gates Millennium Scholars program, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, promotes academic excellence and opportunities for outstanding minority students by reducing the financial barriers that interfere with their reaching their highest potential. The program supports the inclusion of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students in STEM-related disciplines, where these groups are underrepresented.
The Gender & Science Digital Library is a part of the National Science Digital Library (NSDL) providing high-quality digital resources… Organization: Education Development Center
From science museums to the Discovery Channel, this educator and mom drives home the importance of encouraging the STEM mindset—even if your own experiences with math and science weren’t stellar.
The Girls Communicating Career Connections (GC3) is a youth-produced, Web-based media series and companion educator materials on science and engineering careers targeting girls from underserved groups… Organizations: Education Development Center; Young Women's Leadership Charter School; Spy Hop Productions
Museums and science centers have joined forces to raise awareness and broaden access for girls in STEM. Girls RISEnet cultivates diversity as it prepares the next generation of female scientists and engineers.
Girls Who Code aims to close the gender gap in the STEM professions. Through its school-based clubs and 7-week summer immersion camp, thousands of girls are getting top-notch computer science education.
Interested in inspiring girls to participate in STEM? The global non-profit disseminates regular information to help move closer to their mission of engaging, education and empowering women in technology.
This global nonprofit centers on the engagement, education and empowerment of women in technology and entrepreneurship. For STEM educators, the site offers insights into ways you can help girls find and retain their place in STEM fields.
This compilation of STEM activities for students isn’t like the rest. Projects are can be customized by grade level and give educators the ability to create activities that will fit their students’ needs.
Program is an international science and education program that provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment.
It really is through innovative science education programs that HHMI seeks to strengthen education in biology,and related sciences from elementary school to graduate studies and beyond. Educators will find a wealth of information and resources including sources from Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, and even 3D Printing. There is something for just about any STEM classroom that is ready to engage students.
What stops students from entering STEM fields? Check out this report from Hanover Research, which offers strategies for community colleges to attract and encourage more STEM students.
What challenges do white women, and women and men of color, face in science? Women in STEM Resources collects research articles, blogs and other resources to paint a more complete picture.
Explore over 7,000 free middle school and high school videos in 13 subject areas including algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and more.
Offers NGSS-aligned experiment guides and activities; also includes STEM Experiment of the Week.
Any educator interested in getting started with coding can lead an hour of code with awesome one-hour tutorials in 45 languages. Facilitation training and lots of resources!
Looking for a toehold in the Lone Star state’s high-tech job market? Houston Community College is the go-to place for STEM students in Texas. It awards scholarships of up to $2,500 for students pursuing STEM degrees.
When do infants begin to learn? How do experts learn and how is this different from non-experts? What can teachers and schools do--with curricula, Authors: John D. Bransford, Ann L. Brown, Rodney R. Cocking Organizations: Committee on Developments in the Science of Learning; National Research Council
How do you get a fourth-grader excited about history? How do you even begin to persuade high school students that mathematical functions are… Organizations: Committee on How People Learn; A Targeted Report for Teachers, Center for Studies on Behavior and Development; National Research Council
Search over 3,500 of the very best science and math activities on the web from science museums, public television stations, universities, and other educational organizations.
The Huffington Post introduces 12 women pioneers in the STEM field from around the world. The list includes Nobel prize-winners, a Chinese astronaut and the first female chief technology officer of the U.S.
IEEE members around the world collaborate on life-changing technologies, from sustainable energy to robotics. The association frequently hosts STEM competitions, workshops and conferences.
Straight talk from an 8th-grader who tries to determine if a STEM career is right for her. She ponders whether working in STEM will allow her to explore her full range of interests. A good read.
IGNITE’s uses its social media presence to raise awareness about girls in STEM. Tweets often revolve around related news stories, fundraising efforts and events.
This national nonprofit organization concentrates on educating and inspiring girls to pursue careers in STEM fields. IGNITE works with teachers to help increase interest and participation in computer science and engineering classes for girls.
The IT Across Careers (ITAC) project has developed resources that promote broader learning and implementation of information technology (IT) knowledge and skills. Resources include instructional materials and assessment rubrics… Organization: Education Development Center
The IT Across Careers (ITAC) project has developed resources that promote broader learning and implementation of information technology (IT) knowledge and skills. Resources include instructional materials and assessment rubrics… Organization: Education Development Center
The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association is no different. ITEEA tweets to its more than 2,600 followers about sessions they offer, conferences and worthwhile articles.
Soda geysers, geometry and team building. Middle school educators looking for new STEM teaching ideas will find plenty in this handbook. The post-activity assessments include questions that focus on girls in STEM.
This work of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) assists states in improving evaluations of the quality of professional development for teachers… Organization: Council of Chief State School Officers
This work of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) assists states in improving evaluations of the quality of professional development for teachers… Organization: Council of Chief State School Officers
Insights in Biology is a comprehensive first-year high school biology curriculum that emphasizes cellular and molecular biology as well as genetics, ecology and evolution… Organization: Education Development Center
Insights: An Inquiry-Based Elementary School Science Curriculum is a K-6 curriculum designed to meet the needs of all children in grades K-6 while specifically addressing urban students. Organization: Education Development Center
The Institute of Physics’ 3-part activity pack includes experiments and projects perfect for after school clubs. Download PDF files and delve into a wide array of activities, like building your own eggpod.
Physics fanatics can benefit from following the offical Twitter account of the Institute of Physics. Followers can expect plenty of action from the IOP; they tweet about news, research, event details and scholarship info.
Check out this amazing resource page that will provide many ideas on physics.
Teaching resources for schools and colleges including classroom resources, posters, activity days and project funding.
Created by educators, for educators, Intel's resources are designed to help passionate teachers integrate technology effectively into their curriculum to engage students and help them reach their full potential.
A wide array of STEM-centered online tools and resources that are designed to inspire better learning and greater discovery created by Intel.
InterActions in Physical Science is a yearlong physical science course for seventh or eighth grade middle school students… Organizations: San Diego State University; University of Minnesota; Western Michigan University
The Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP) is a growing collaboration of mathematicians, teacher-educators, and teachers who created a four-year program of problem-based mathematics… Organization: San Francisco State University
Investigating Earth Systems (IES) is an Earth science curriculum for the middle grades (6th-8th grades). Inquiry and the interrelation of Earth systems form the backbone of all IES activities… Organization: American Geological Institute
Investigations in Number, Data, and Space is a complete K-5 mathematics curriculum that has been designed to help all children understand fundamental ideas of number and operations, geometry, data, measurement and early algebra… Organization: TERC
The Iowa Science Literacy project is a collaborative endeavor between the content areas of science and literacy, with an emphasis on the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH), an exciting approach to teaching science in classrooms from primary to collegiate levels. Organizations: University of Iowa; Iowa State University
Gives students an excellent introduction into science.
A historic site that helps teachers create engaging lessons for their students.
Our mission is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.
Fun STEM activities for kids, including articles, career resources, and more.
Science games for students in grades 3-5. One activity asks students to replace the body systems of a character who sounds like Arnold Schwarzenegger. The website requires free registration.
Reach young scientists with the 5E model and kid-friendly lessons.
First-class site for science games and investigations.
Visit this site from the University of Utah. You will find that there is more then genetics here.
Learning Mathematics for Teaching (LMT) project investigates the mathematical knowledge needed for teaching, and how such knowledge… Organizations: Learning Mathematics for Teaching (LMT); University of Michigan
Help your students kick-start their science fair project with one of these great options! Here is your connection to some of the best free project plans available.
More than 500 free interactive science websites and apps. Kids and high school students can choose from games, lessons, experiments and projects. They include topics in earth sciences, animal, human and plant biology, astronomy, and high school physics — even computer science and engineering.
A free and open learning community for sharing newer and emerging tools to teach science.
LEGO engineering provides teacher and student resources for building, programming, and troubleshooting robotics and other engineering projects using LEGOs. Materials include curriculum modules, programming challenges and quick reference guides for all ages, and a searchable knowledge base with code examples… Organizations: Tufts University; The LEGO Group
The Lenses on Learning program is a modular course that addresses a number of issues of importance to administrators as they seek to support Standards-based mathematics instruction in their schools and districts. Each module contains sufficient material for 3-5 class sessions of three hours each. Authors: Catherine Miles Grant, Barbara Scott Nelson, Ellen Davidson, Annette Sassi, Amy Shulman Weinberg, Jessica Bleiman Organization: Education Development Center
Available to teachers for a small monthly fee, the content at Lesson Planet ranges from prepared lesson plans to educational apps meant to enhance classroom instruction. Everything offered on the site is reviewed by a team of certified teachers to ensure that it meets current common core and state standards guidelines. The Lesson Planet resource directory offers comprehensive teaching resources for math and science to make planning STEM lessons easier. EdTech PD courses for educators help explain how to benefit from integrating more technology into the classroom. An online community brings teachers together to support each other and share ideas.
Designed to encourage all students to learn real chemistry, Living By Chemistry is a full-year high school curriculum… Author: Angelica Stacy Organizations: University of California, Berkeley
Understanding that today’s STEM students are tomorrow’s leaders, global companies like Lockheed Martin are jumping in to help with funding for programs and outreach activities.
MATHCOUNTS hosts a competition series, runs the National Math Club and supports learning through the Math Video Challenge. Follow for information on application deadlines, news and even math humor.
MESA stands for Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement. Its community college program helps educationally-disadvantaged students throughout California transfer to 4-year colleges and complete STEM degrees.
MIT Alumni impacting K-12 STEM on campus and in their hometown.
This site was built around a simple idea: K12 educators and MIT should be working together to make movies for K12 students. Educators submit ideas for experiments or demonstrations they would like to see an MIT student perform and explain in a short video. MIT students can then “check out” these assignments or they can come up with their own ideas and check them out themselves. The result is an amazing K12 STEM video online to be used in the classroom.
Khan has so much more than Math, in fact… visit this Science site that includes resources with Khan Partner MIT K-12. Here you will find great lessons involving Physics, Natural Science, Resources, and Measurement. This is an area that may just help you flip your STEM classroom.
MOSART: Misconceptions-oriented standards-based assessment resources for teachers (MOSART): This site requires users to log in and take a tutorial… Organizations: Project MOSART; Harvard
This site fills in the missing pages of the history books with a celebration of women in STEM. Little-known fact: Women programmed the worlds’ first electronic computer.
The Making Science Mentors program trains middle school science teachers to be effective mentors for other middle school teachersusing a long-term, inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning how to be a more effective science educator… Authors: Bernie Zubrowski, Vivian Troen, Marian Pasquale Organization: National Science Teachers Association
What if your students could design a robot in class? Or a shoe? Download lesson plans, videos and more STEM resources from the advanced manufacturing sector.
Where do robotics, 3D printing and augmented reality come together? In the advanced manufacturing sector. This site assembles a parent’s guide to careers in the field.
Get inspired with Mashable’s roundup of 10 cool STEM jobs. Meet a NASA scientist, an ESPN statistician, a 3D printing whiz, and more people in cutting-edge professions.
MIT’s Teaching & Learning Laboratory explores pivotal scientific concepts through more than 40 STEM “Concept Videos.” These videos investigate topics that typically appear in college engineering courses.
Eight interactive math and science tools and simulations for students in grades 6-12. All simulations and curriculum materials meet the new National Science Education Standards and National Math Education Standards.
Financial resource for teachers considering a continuing their education with a searchable scholarship database.
MATH Connections focuses not only on skills and problem-solving found in other secondary math programs, but it also focuses on conceptual thinking and the connections that make mathematical sense to students… Organization: CBIA Education Foundation
Middle School Mathematics Competition.
Math Pathways and Pitfalls (MPP) provides professional development for teachers, and intervention lessons for students in grades K-8… Organization: WestEd
Math Pathways and Pitfalls (MPP) provides professional development for teachers, and intervention lessons for students in grades K-8… Organization: WestEd
Math Trailblazers is a complete, research-based K-5 mathematics program that integrates math, science and language arts… Author: Catherine Kelso Organization: University of Illinois at Chicago
Mathematics in Context (MiC) is a comprehensive 6-8 mathematics curriculum. It uses realistic contexts and multiple strategies to discover, explore, and understand rich math concepts… Organization: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Mathematics in Context (MiC) is a comprehensive 6-8 mathematics curriculum. It uses realistic contexts and multiple strategies to discover, explore, and understand rich math concepts… Organization: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Three departments at Rice University collaborated to create a professional development model for developing secondary school teacher leaders in mathematics. Organizations: Rice University; Aldine Independent School District; Houston Independent School District
Mathematics: Modeling Our World is an integrated core curriculum for high school that is based on the premise that students learn best when they are actively involved in the process… Organization: Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP)
STEM educator and Associate Director of Instruction for Project Lead the Way, Matt Arnold tweets about innovative projects and STEM news. You’ll also find inspirational photos of students working on STEM activities.
MentorNet has matched more than 32,000 STEM mentors and students since 1997. Using a 7-step process, students—or proteges—communicate with their mentor about 15 minutes a week.
Microsoft gives back by awarding scholarships to STEM students. In an effort to promote diversity in the field, scholarships are often given to underrepresented minority and female students.
Microsoft Corp. surveyed both parents of K-12 students and and college students about their perception of STEM education. See the results, which reveal career hopes and parents’ willingness to invest in STEM education.
Microsoft Imagine Academy (formerly Microsoft IT Academy) provides the technology training, skills, and Microsoft certification students need to succeed.
The Minds-On Physics curriculum prompts students to work together using simple equipment to learn about fundamental physical concepts and principles and how to apply them properly… Author: William Leonard Organizations: University of Massechusetts, Amherst
Minecraft: Education Edition is an open-world immersive game for modern teaching and learning. Whether you’re new to Minecraft or looking to improve your skills, these training resources will help.
This project has led to two high school curriculum supplements, one on taxonomy and one on developmental biology. Organization: BSCS
This interactive website turns students into science detectives.
Free science educator resources including games, videos, hands-on activities, and more.
This comprehensive course is perfect for any educator interested in trying Minecraft in their classroom.
My World GIS is a geographic information system (GIS) designed for use in middle school through college classrooms. It offers easy-to-use tools to perform investigation and analysis as they explore critical issues about the enviornment, geography, geology, demography, history, and much more… Organizations: The Geode Initiative; Northwestern University
FEI and the Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF) have partnered to launch MyScope Outreach. It is an easy-to-use platform that gives students a glimpse into the microscopic world around them. Organization: FEI and the Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF)
FEI and the Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF) have partnered to launch MyScope Outreach. It is an easy-to-use platform that gives students a glimpse into the microscopic world around them. Organization: FEI and the Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF)
Well thought out science curriculum and experiments.
For Educators: Search hundreds of resources for educators by subject, grade level, type and keyword. These lesson plans and teaching materials support your STEM curriculum.
Astronauts on the International Space Station demonstrate STEM concepts such as surface tension and Newton’s Laws of Motions. Get videos and other resources to enhance your classroom.
PreK-4 STEM games aligned to national education standards.
Award-winning website for elementary space and Earth science resources including interactive games, hands-on activities, and videos.
A large cache of information about climate change.
NASA demystifies space travel with their kids’ club. Head to Mars or solve puzzles in the International Space Station Activity Book. Kids can choose activities based on skill level as well.
NASA Kids Club is a safe online destination for children pre-K through grade 4 to learn about NASA and its mission. Descriptions indicate how each game aligns with National Education Standards to assist STEM educators.
Why does Saturn have rings? This is one question posed by NASA’s SpacePlace, a portal for students and educators. Click around for games, crafts, activities and media.
Targeted to elementary school age students, The Space Place aims to convey that learning about science and technology can be exciting and engaging. The site is directed to students, but it is filled with hands-on projects, activities, games, puzzles, and photos that can be used in the classroom.
Now is the time for you to explore NASA Wavelength, an initiative dedicated to providing education a digital collection of Earth and space science resources for educators of all levels. The incredible resources at Nasa Wave Length were developed through funding of the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD). You will find that all the resources have undergone a rigorous peer-review process.
NASA offers free online professional development certificate programs for K-12 teachers in robotics, statistics, project-based inquiry learning, and technology integration and self-directed courses in astrobiology, microgravity, and outer space environment.
Lesson plans, teacher guides, classroom activities, video clips, games, posters, and more for teachers and students in grades K-4, 5-8, 9-12, and higher education.
When it comes to science education, it’s hard to do better than NASA. Teachers can search all resources to find specific lesson plans, videos, publications and websites to enhance traditional science lessons. Science subjects include Earth science, life science, physical science and space. Math and technology are also covered, and grade levels range from kindergarten to college. For hands-on learners, NASA provides educational games that help kids apply and remember core STEM concepts. A directory of special opportunities for students and educators offers the chance to get involved with NASA projects and learn more about current scientific developments.
Historic news reports, original video content, and current events coverage - to engage, inspire, and educate K12 students.
Exciting science videos that have high-quality classroom applications.
Provides students with expert information about science and provides teachers with ideas for dynamic science experiments.
The National Science Digital Library has some outstanding resources that include numerous links to some great STEM programs and organizations.
Backed by the National Science Foundation and developed by graduate STEM fellows, this page is filled with resources for students and teachers from K-12. The collection includes projects from colleges around the country.
The Innovation Challenge invites teams of students enrolled in associate’s degree programs, along with a faculty member, to submit their STEM-based solutions for real-world problems.
Offers information on teacher development, educational resources, assessments, and research syntheses. Check out Whyville, an interactive website where students can become “citizens” and learn to work on a variety of issues.
I cannot leave out the amazing resources at the National Science Teachers Association. I especially like their resource page and their amazing Feebies Page.
With 37 years of teaching experience, veteran educator Nancy Clark shares materials and resources for middle school and high school science teachers. Her extensive offerings include activities, worksheets, tests, laboratory exercises, and links to useful web pages.
Through partnerships with corporations and educational institutions, NACME works to increase the representation of African American, American Indian and Hispanic men and women in STEM occupations. The group administers institutional grants, individual student scholarships, resources, and opportunities to increase diversity in the field of engineering.
NAMEPA provides training opportunities for K-12 students, teachers and counselors, as well as other education professionals, to help them increase diversity in the STEM fields. The organization also supports students through scholarships and other educational programs.
Aspirations in Computing is the brainchild of the National Center for Women & Information Technology. The goal? From kindergarten through the professional level, encourage girls and women to persist in computing.
K-12 mathematics resources for teachers including classroom activities, professional development, grants, scholarships, and more.
The purpose of this NCTM grant is to provide financial support for teachers in grades PreK – 8 who want to improve their appreciation and understanding of mathematics for the purpose of teaching in the classroom. The grant supports the pursuit of advanced degrees.
The NEA lists their top 10 best STEM curriculum and professional development resources. Many are geared toward high school students, such as the National STEM Video Game Challenge and Engineer Your Life.
The National Education Association lists their top 10 best STEM curriculum and professional development resources. It covers lesson plans, games and workshops.
Discover the world with this site’s multimedia features.
Bring National Geographic to your classroom through lesson plans, maps, and reference resources.
Nat Geo Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events, and this website.
We teach kids about the world and how it works, empowering them to succeed and to make it a better place.
Amazing photos of wildlife and indigenous people.
Offers teaching resources such as ideas, activities, lessons, units, etc., that are connected to real-world scientists.
The National Girls Collaborative Project captures the data about girls and women in STEM on a single page. From high school girls enrolling in biology classes, to female civil engineers, get all stats in one place.
One stop shop for cybersecurity careers and studies.
NISE is a private education organization that offers competency-based certification and graduate programs leading to the achievement of the National Certificate for STEM Teaching.
Resources for students and teachers in grades 6-8 to learn topics such as water pollution, climate change, air pollution, and chemicals.
Based at the University of York, the National STEM Learning Centre offers online activities and learning resources to support STEM educators. In addition to online courses for educators, the Centre facilitates support among STEM educators worldwide through its online community.
Find everything you need to know about the annual National STEM Video Game Challenge, including rules and an FAQ. The site also includes resources, game design documents and information for mentors.
Middle school (5-8), high school students (9-12), and educators are invited to design games that incorporate STEM content or STEM themes in innovative and engaging ways. Home schoolers are eligible to enter as well. Sign up to be notified about the 2013 competition.
Educators looking for all the latest news in science, including current research, can find it on the National Science Foundation’s website. A special Classroom Resources section includes lessons, websites and multimedia tools to augment STEM education. Educators can choose from astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, math, physics and other topics to create classroom lesson plans that cover a broad range of important STEM concepts. Links to helpful films, television programs, radio shows and museum exhibits provide supplemental content that helps keep kids interested when dealing with difficult or complicated subjects.
Access educational research, instructional materials and projects to expand and strengthen your school’s STEM programs and widen student interest. Resources are available for grades K through 12.
Check out this diverse collection of lessons and web resources for classroom teachers. Materials are arranged by subject area to help teachers quickly find resources in any interest area.
From building sunglasses to investigating thermal imaging, science teachers find a wealth of STEM teaching tools through the National Science Teachers Association website.
K-12 science resources for teachers including lesson plans, activities, grants, scholarships, professional development, and more.
National Science Teachers Association, the largest organization in the world dedicated to science education.
With a section titled, “Freebies for Science Teachers,” the NSTA offers a wide array of free resources for you and your classroom. With a searchable database back to 2006, you’re sure to find something that aligns with your current science curriculum or helps you lead your students toward a new adventure.
The National Science Teachers Association: promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
NSBE works to increase the number of Black Engineers and technical professionals who work in the fields of technology and engineering. NSBE sponsors scholarships, competitions and summer engineering experiences for students.
Studying STEM in college? Look to the National Society of High School Scholars Foundation for scholarship opportunities. The site provides detailed information about eligibility and application information.
Welcome to a new kind of girls’ club. Nerd Girls solves real-world tech problems and encourages girls to rock their world through participation in STEM. They hold that brains are beautiful, smart is sexy and geek is chic.
This nonprofit offers online courses for STEM educators to learn teaching methods and ways to effectively teach specific concepts in math, chemistry and physics. Courses can be applied toward a master’s degree or New Jersey state subject endorsements.
Wonderful site presents 450 exhibits, demonstrations, workshops and participatory activities that explain science, technology, engineering, and math.
From field trips to summer programs, the Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University demonstrates how college students can inspire a younger generation of STEM enthusiasts.
NOVA is the most-watched prime time science series on American television, reaching an average of five million viewers weekly.
What can you do with a STEM education? This nuts-and-bolts guide lists every imaginable profession, from agriculture to aerospace. See which careers have especially bright outlooks.
Check out this great resource that connects to hundreds of other amazing free resources. Check out all the science areas.
OrganicPad is an educational tool designed for users to freely draw molecules in an intuitive manner. Authors: Sam Bryfczynski, Roy Pargas, Melanie Cooper Organization: Clemson University
Tune into this PBS collection of nearly 4,000 digital media STEM resources for pre-K-12 teachers. From Curious George to NOVA, PBS is actively supporting teachers and educators.
Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS shows.
Learning Media: K-12 standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers.
PBS Learning Media offers free resources searchable by subject, grade level and resource type. Science and math resources provide numerous options for introducing STEM concepts via a wide range of platforms for students from K-12.
Welcome to “The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers,” a web series from PBS’s NOVA. Meet gifted, inspiring professionals who are accomplishing amazing things both on the job and after hours!
Offers nearly 4,000 STEM resources from Public Broadcasting Services.
The PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations
APB STEM curriculum for PreK -12, empowering students to thrive in an evolving world. Millions of students. 11,500 schools in U.S.
PROM/SE provides information, models, and analysis for large-scale innovation directed at producing significant and positive gains in the educational opportunities and learning in mathematics and science education. Organization: Michigan State University
If you cannot be there then go there virtually. Science is about observation. What type of observation activity can be part of your science class. Check out these possibilities.
Large repository of science and math simulations.
A more inclusive approach to computer science education, learn the basics and benefits of integrating physical computing with MakeCode into any classroom.
Offers resources for beginning physics students and their teachers.
Physics That Works is a one-year, project-based curriculum that places standards-based science learning in workplace contexts. Organization: TERC
Physics by Inquiry is a set of laboratory-based modules that provide a step-by-step introduction to physics and the physical sciences. All the modules have been explicitly designed to develop scientific reasoning skills and to provide practice in relating scientific concepts, representations, and models to real world phenomena… Authors: Lillian McDermott, Peter Shaffer Organization: University of Washington
Having trouble organizing your STEM activities? Someone’s done the work for you with a Pinterest page devoted to activities and ideas in science, technology, engineering and math.
Don’t underestimate the value of Pinterest boards for having innovative STEM resources. Search by STEM topic, and you’re likely to find several helpful options.
292 STEM project ideas for educators.
Provides students with science simulations that promote learning.
Project Lead the Way knows what busy parents need: Simple learning solutions. Check out 20 summer STEM ideas which boast easy instructions, creativity and enough variety to keep kids entertained and inspired.
Project Lead the Way provides professional development and STEM programs to schools across the country. You’ll hear about students who excel at STEM projects, get updates about summits and links to informative articles.
Provides teachers with hands-on experiments for their students to conduct.
Project-Based Inquiry Science is a middle school curriculum project based on students thinking like and being scientists. Authors: Janet L. Kolodner, Joseph S. Krajcik, Daniel C. Edelson, Biran J. Reiser, Mary L. Starr Organization: GA Institute of Technology
This form of federal student aid forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments toward the balance. To receive this benefit, you must be working full-time for a qualifying nonprofit or government agency, which includes schools.
Quest Atlantis (QA) is an international learning and teaching project that uses a 3D multi-user environment to immerse children, ages 9-16, in educational tasks. Organization: Indiana University
What types of instructional experiences help K-8 students learn science with understanding? What do science educators, teachers, teacher leaders,… Authors: Sarah Michaels, Andrew W. Shouse, Heidi A. Schweingruber Organization: National Research Council
Build robots, invent with 3D printers, experiment like scientists, explore new paths, create your own art or music… Discover how you can help kids get ready for great, big futures. This family-friendly festival features hundreds of fun and exciting learning events designed for youth of all ages. From local schools, museums, libraries, tech companies and more, learning is happening everywhere. Let’s create unforgettable learning experiences for our youth. Let’s remake learning together.
Resources for Environmental Literacy offers a fresh way to enhance your classroom productivity. The environmental context it provides can improve your students' science learning even as learning the science improves their ability to deal with five real-world topics. Organization: Environmental Literacy Council and National Science Teachers Association
Resources for Environmental Literacy offers a fresh way to enhance your classroom productivity. The environmental context it provides can improve your students' science learning even as learning the science improves their ability to deal with five real-world topics. Organization: Environmental Literacy Council and National Science Teachers Association
This Rice University site game-ifies the search for cool science careers, matching students’ interests to STEM fields. The site showcases real scientists and answers questions about salary, working conditions and more.
Create rubrics for your project-based learning activities – supported by a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education, this site offers customizable rubrics for project-based activities in science, math, and other subjects.
How can STEM students engineer a better future for themselves? Consider the Society of Automotive Engineers, which awards scholarships to both undergraduate and graduate engineering students.
Check out these amazing lessons, inter-actives, and assessments that are free and engaging.
SCALE-UP (Student-Centered Active Learning Environment for Undergraduate Programs) shares state-of-the-art learning studios, teaching methods, and instructional materials that are based on more than a decade of discipline-based education research. Organization: North Carolina State University
SCALE-UP (Student-Centered Active Learning Environment for Undergraduate Programs) shares state-of-the-art learning studios, teaching methods, and instructional materials that are based on more than a decade of discipline-based education research. Organization: North Carolina State University
The SCALE partnership brings together mathematicians, scientists, social scientists, engineers, technologists, and education practitioners to build a whole new approach to reforming K-12 math and science education. The goal of SCALE is to improve the math and science achievement of all students by engagin them in deep and authentic instructional experiences. Organization: University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Pittsburgh
Special needs teaching resources for science and math including activities, games, and more.
SEPUP materials are standards-based, issues-oriented science curricula that emphasizes the scientific thinking, personal and societal decision-making, science and technology as professions, and science as a predictive activity. SEPUP has three core supporting text: Science and Life Issues; Issues and Physical Science; and Issues and Earth Science. Each can serve as a stand-alone, full-year program or as part of a three-year integrated science program. Organization: University of California-Berkeley
The Science and Math Informal Learning Education (SMILE) pathway collects the best educational materials on the web and creates learning activities, tools, and services for those who teach school-aged kids in non-classroom settings. Organization: University of Cal-Berkeley
The Science and Math Informal Learning Education (SMILE) pathway collects the best educational materials on the web and creates learning activities, tools, and services for those who teach school-aged kids in non-classroom settings. Organization: University of Cal-Berkeley
High quality, vetted STEM activities that are appropriate for library use including tips and tricks for implementation.
STEM resources for the next generation of engineers!
Students, educators and guidance counselors will find a robust roundup of STEM resources on STEM Career.com. Topics range from NASA’s future to careers in clean energy.
STEM resources include lessons, interactive activities, digital media, and other materials.
STEMconnector® is the 1-Stop Shop for all things #STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math).
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education news.
Look for a wide array of information that helps inspires students to explore STEM careers. The organization looks to strengthen teacher awareness of STEM activities and create mentor opportunities.
This alliance of businesses, educators and professional organizations use Twitter to voice its opinion about various issues facing STEM education. The organization hopes to improve STEM education across all levels.
A broad alliance of business, education, and professional organizations advocating to improve STEM education at every level.
Provides nearly 4,000 science, technology, engineering and math resources for PreK-5, 6-12 as well as free, self-paced modules for teachers teaching global climate change to middle school and high school students.
STEM Teachers Science Technology Engineering Math Educators
The STEM Educators Connection is a community that empowers educators with information to help them improve and expand STEM education globally.
From tips to inspire learning to helping minority students succeed in STEM, many tweets are geared toward educators. Followers will also find information about different STEM careers.
Learning pathways for educators at all levels in their STEM journey. From the basics of computational thinking to deeper dives into physical computing and problem based learning, find out how to support STEM learning objectives via deliberate application of technology in the classroom.
Learning pathways for educators at all levels in their STEM journey. From the basics of computational thinking to deeper dives into physical computing and problem based learning, find out how to support STEM learning objectives via deliberate application of technology in the classroom.
Learning pathways for educators at all levels in their STEM journey. From the basics of computational thinking to deeper dives into physical computing and problem based learning, find out how to support STEM learning objectives via deliberate application of technology in the classroom.
The #STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) School Blog. http://www.facebook.com/STEMschools
This is a closed group for STEM teachers, homeschooling parents, and makerspace staff. Let's share our STEM ideas and connect!
A place for STEM teachers to share lesson plans, websites, worksheets, and ideas with one another.
STEM resources for teachers, mentors, parents, and STEM professionals including activities, career resources, articles, and more.
STEM and STEAM activities for kids. Ideas and resources for educators, parents, and makerspace facilitators.
The tools from STEM-Works make STEM education more fun for teachers and students. With subjects like extreme weather, medical innovations, the animal kingdom and under the sea, this online resource takes STEM beyond traditional textbook learning. Articles from a multitude of Internet resources present new information in accessible ways. Unique activities, such as “make your own deep sea vent,” give kids the chance to get hands on as they learn. With STEM-Works, teachers have a variety of useful online tools right at their fingertips and can use them to turn a standard STEM lesson into an experience kids will never forget.
Created by a Chicago mother, the STEMChat Moderator hosts monthly discussions for parents, educators and STEM professionals. Followers can expect to see information about STEM competitions and #STEMGirlFriday.
Described as the “one-stop shop for STEM info,” follow STEMConnector for facts, reports and other pertinent information to the STEM world. With 29,000+ followers, STEMConnector has become a go-to STEM source.
There’s something for everyone—teachers, women, students and partners—at STEMGeorgia.org. Get the latest news on STEM program certifications, summer camps, funding opportunities and more.
STEMStudy is a centralized source of articles, videos, and interactive content that focuses entirely on college preparation and the application process. Author: Florida Polytechnic University
STEMStudy is a centralized source of articles, videos, and interactive content that focuses entirely on college preparation and the application process. Author: Florida Polytechnic University
Their moniker may be cute, but these girls and women are serious about STEM. STEMettes spotlight girls in STEM throughout the world. Followers are treated to information about hackathons, panels, school trips and more.
Free STEM resources to complement project-based learning for pre-K to 12.
STEM resources include hands-on classroom activities, career cards, women in STEM, and more.
While it’s not a comprehensive list of all STEM scholarships available to students, this publication by Scholarship America is a solid compilation of funding opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math.
School Leadership Games is a professional training tool built for aspiring and practicing school leaders. These games will offer complete simulated school leadership experiences, and will ultimately be configurable into a comprehensive game of school leadership in which players will have the opportunity to run schools and learn the necessary skills and qualities of successful school leaders through game play. Organization: University of Wisconsin-Madison
School Leadership Games is a professional training tool built for aspiring and practicing school leaders. These games will offer complete simulated school leadership experiences, and will ultimately be configurable into a comprehensive game of school leadership in which players will have the opportunity to run schools and learn the necessary skills and qualities of successful school leaders through game play. Organization: University of Wisconsin-Madison
The nation’s largest K-12 moderated video sharing platform specifically designed for students and educators.
This PBS show tells the stories of bright, curious tweener girls putting STEM to work in their everyday lives. This resource page captures the best ideas for encouraging girls to pursue science-based inquiry.
Resources for weather, satellite meteorology and Earth science geared toward middle and high school educators and students.
Elementary science activities, experiments, videos, and more.
Award-winning non-profit that provides free K-12 project ideas in all areas of science, from physics to food science and music to microbiology.
From the College of Science and Technology at Temple University, this site offers videos of fun science demonstrations for young students and children. New videos are added each month.
Offers examples of science experiments that students can do at home.
Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
Here are hundreds of free detailed plans for projects for elementary, middle and high school students. The plans are sorted by discipline – astronomy and space, chemistry, engineering and architecture, physics, technology, and earth, life sciences, physical sciences, and… well, “other” for no clear fit.
Your students will enjoy these Cutting edge peer-reviewed science research adapted for students.
Professional development leaders will find what they need to help teachers understand and use the many connections between balanced literacy… Authors: Karen Worth, Jeff Winokur, Sally Crissman, Martha Heller-Winokur, Martha Davis Organization: Education Development Center (EDC)
K-12 science lessons, tools, career resources, and more.
Wonderful collection of the latest news written for kids that will fit into any project.
Science notebooks can be used to help students develop, practice, and refine their science understanding, while also enhancing reading, writing… Organization: Western Washington University
Science notebooks can be used to help students develop, practice, and refine their science understanding, while also enhancing reading, writing… Organization: Western Washington University
Are your students hungry for fresh, exciting science activities based in amazing phenomena? Science Snacks are hands-on, teacher-tested, and use cheap, available materials. They are sure to satisfy your students’ curiosity without ever getting full.
The National Science Resource Center has launched a new series, "Science and Technology for Children BOOKS," to add… Organization: National Academy of Science and National Science Resources Center
This website from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offers reviewed teaching tools, lesson plans, interactive lessons, podcasts, and hands-on activities for K-12 educators. All of these free resources are designed to be used in a variety of formats and classroom settings.
Educators are just a few clicks away from STEM project ideas using the science lessons and tools search bar courtesy of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Filter by grade, theme and content.
Visit a page that promotes and supports a Europe-wide collaboration among STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) teachers, education researchers, policymakers and other STEM education professionals. Make sure you explore this resource page.
Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy for children ages 8 and up to create interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share them on the web. Author: Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab Organization: MIT Media Lab
From dancing with Elmo to launching trash with Oscar, viewers get a handle on basic science. Full of videos, games and experiments, Sesame Street’s “Little Discoverers” website helps parents explore STEM with their kids.
An award-winning, online professional development community created by the American Federation of Teachers, a union of 1.6 million professionals, and TSL Education, creator of TES Connect, the largest network of teachers in the world. Offers teaching resources and best practices at no cost.
SimStudent is a computational model of human learning. It is a model of inducing rules by generating explanations of example problem solving steps. SimStudent allows us to study domain-general mechanisms of skill acquisition, which in turn provides us opportunities to advance theories of machine- and human-learning. Organization: LearnLab Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center
Offers digital tools like an online educational game center, videos, stories, and more
A teacher-geared site that provides teachers with the steps for research-based science instruction.
Check out this e-magazine resource filled with amazing science based articles for tweens and teens. You will also find resources and lessons. Best of all the same article can be transformed by grade level or lexile.
The Society of Women Engineers funded more than $660,000 worth of STEM scholarships for undergraduate and graduate scholars in 2015. Find out about eligibility requirements, the application process and more.
The Society of Women Engineers gives its members a strong voice within the industry. From scholarships and professional awards, to K-12 outreach programs, this page offers a hub of rich resources.
Free 10-minute classroom videos co-developed by educators, employers, and experts that engage students in authentic STEM problem solving.
Students4STEM's mission is to improve education, student engagement, and job readiness for students in America through integrated informal STEM education.
A fun, interactive, online course that uses the game of baseball to help kids ages 8 to 11 maintain their math and literacy skills during the summer months.
Teachers will find a trove of STEM-related resources on this page, from news on national initiatives to scholarship programs and lesson plans.
A library of educational videos that provide an international platform for teachers to create their own interactive lessons.
What is science for a child? How do children learn about science and how to do science? Drawing on a vast array of work from neuroscience to… Authors: Richard A. Duschl, Heidi A. Schweingruber, Andrew W. Shouse Organizations: Committee on Science Learning; Kindergarten through Eighth Grade; National Research Council
Tallahassee Community College provides a STEM Center where students can collaborate; receive mentoring and advising services; tap into internships; and participate in skill-building workshops.
A searchable, web-based digital library collection comprised of standards-based engineering curricula for K-12 educators.
TEACH grants provide annual payments to students who are completing coursework for a teaching career. TEACH grants only are available for specific degrees at the U.S. colleges and universities that participate in the TEACH program. Recipients must be committed to teaching in a high-need field such as mathematics, science or one that is identified for your employing school.
The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program rewards teachers who have taught for a minimum of five years in a low-income school or social service agency with loan forgiveness up to $17,500 on certain types of student loans.
Offers more than 3 million free and paid resources, created by educators who understand what works in the classroom.
Teachers' Domain is an extensive library of free digital media resources produced by public television, designed for classroom use and professional development Organization: WGBH Educational Foundation
Teachers' Domain is an extensive library of free digital media resources produced by public television, designed for classroom use and professional development Organization: WGBH Educational Foundation
Detailed ideas and resources for teaching physics to students aged 16–19.
This website offers detailed ideas and resources for educators teaching physics to students between the ages of 16 and 19 years. Lesson plans and activities are offered for topics such as electricity, mechanics, vibrations, and waves.
The Teaching Channel hosts videos specifically aimed at applying STEM in middle school. The content includes interviews with teachers, activity ideas and showcases students working on projects in class.
The Teaching Elementary School Science as Argument (TESSA) has two main purposes: (1) To develop electronic resources to support preservice elementary teachers in learning to teach science as argument, and (2) To study the development of preservice elementary teachers knowledge and practices for teaching school science as argument.
The Teaching Elementary School Science as Argument (TESSA) has two main purposes: (1) To develop electronic resources to support preservice elementary teachers in learning to teach science as argument, and (2) To study the development of preservice elementary teachers knowledge and practices for teaching school science as argument.
How do schools transform themselves into STEM hubs? Many turn to the Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM, which brings world-class curriculum and training expertise to school districts around the country.
Teaching STEM's aim is to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education around the World. Use this page to share ideas and information on STEM.
Nearly 45,000 people follower this Twitter account which publishes “Teaching STEM – Education News.” Stay connected and up to date with the latest trends coming out of STEM education.
This forum is designed specifically for STEM educators. Users are invited to share ideas, have discussions and disseminate information about STEM in the classroom. A perfect place to land if you’re looking to promote STEM.
Teaching #STEM is a networking and information service for #Science, #Technology, #Engineering and #Mathematics teachers and educators in schools and colleges.
Provides free and easy to use resources for teachers including lesson plans, printable worksheets, rubrics, teaching tips, math worksheets, and more.
Scientists and investigators at the Center for STEM Teaching and Learning develop high-quality educational resources for teachers. Current projects focus on climate literacy, algebra and science learning games.
This is a closed group for technology teachers (and teachers who love to use technology in their lessons) run by Brittany Washburn. Let's learn with each other!
Discover this world of history so full of science information. It is multimedia at its best!
The BioKIDS/DeepThink research group is engaged in educational research to improve science learning in high-poverty, urban, elementary and… Organizations: BioKIDS; University of Michigan School of Education; University of Michigan Museum of Zoology; the Detroit Public Schools
The CME Project offers an innovative high school mathematics curriculum, wrapped around a familiar course sequence of Algebra 1, Geometry,… Organizations: CME Project; EDC; Texas Instruments
This Chronicle of Higher Education piece examines the efforts to address the persistent gender gap in STEM majors. From revamped first-year courses to earlier access to research projects, the efforts remain disjointed.
This collection of STEM activities can be filtered by subject area or grade level. Options abound for students and teachers from building a bungee jump to determining boiling points to understanding the agricultural system.
A helpful “STEM Resource Finder” filters scientifically accurate models and activities by STEM discipline, resource type and grade level. Educators can choose from options for students ranging from elementary to higher education grade levels.
Look for STEM inspiration on this page. Here you’ll find activities related to earth science, the human body and weather. Each lesson includes simple tools, ingredients and instructions.
The Essentials of Science and Literacy shows how to bring together balanced literacy instruction and inquiry science… Authors: Karen Worth, Jeff Winokur, Sally Crissman, Martha Heller-Winokur, Martha Davis Organization: Education Development Center
Fun works is a web site designed to help young people explore ways to link their interests to exciting future careers.
The Geometer's Sketchpad is a dynamic construction, demonstration, and exploration tool that adds a powerful dimension to the study of… Organization: KCP Technologies
Uplifting Mathematics For All
The MSP Knowledge Management and Dissemination Project (KMD) website is based on findings from research and insights from practice… Organizations: Horizon Reseach, Inc.; Education Development Center
The MSP Knowledge Management and Dissemination Project (KMD) website is based on findings from research and insights from practice… Organizations: Horizon Reseach, Inc.; Education Development Center
The Video Mosaic Collaborative (VMC) is a relatively new project that is integrating a significant video collection of students and teachers… Organizations: Video Mosaic Collaboratory; The Robert B. Davis Institute for Learning; Rutgers University Libraries; University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition has developed extensive programs for Mathematics Specialists and is just beginning work… Organization: Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy aims to boost the number of women and girls in STEM. Find fact sheets, video, reports and more resources on this robust page.
The White House points to the power of storytelling to help address the shortage of STEM professionals. When entertainment media portrays STEM professionals in a positive light, enrollment in STEM majors jumps.
Resources to assist students who have difficulty understanding beginning-level engineering thermodynamics.
Think Math! is a comprehensive kindergarten through fifth grade curriculum that provides high-quality mathematics for all children. Organization: Education Development Center
Think Math! is a comprehensive kindergarten through fifth grade curriculum that provides high-quality mathematics for all children. Organization: Education Development Center
How does STEM play out in sports? What about cooking? Hear directly from pro players and celebrity chefs who inspire young people to make the connection and find after-school STEM activities.
Site that offers ideas and encouragement for females to explore careers in STEM.
Ideas for tinkering, simple electronics, simple machines, engineering, and coding projects.
Online platform that makes coding easy and accessible for students.
Learn about U.S. Army STEM careers and jobs that will put your skills to the test. From microbiology to watercraft engineering, the possibilities are vast.
Wondering where to start with STEM? Get the full picture—including occupations, earnings, and projected hiring trends—from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The U.S. Department of Education’s compilation of grant programs include program descriptions and project types. Funding is usually given for implementation or to improve teacher/student performance.
Get students on board with STEM with a little help from the U.S. Naval Academy. Through its SeaPerch program, teachers and students get to build remotely operative underwater vehicles.
What is STEM’s secret weapon? Look no farther than community college, where more than half the people who go into STEM fields start their journey. U.S. News & World Report highlights STEM success for 2-year colleges.
Which top-ranked U.S. universities grant the most STEM degrees? Check out the rankings from U.S. News & World Report, which published this list in 2013. Topping its list are schools in California and Colorado.
What are the best 25 STEM jobs? U.S. News & World Report created this diverse list of jobs, which boast low unemployment rates and increasing demand.
Parents, you don’t have to have all the answers in order to engage your kids in STEM topics. This site offers a roundup of practical strategies offered at the 2015 U.S. News STEM Solutions Conference.
Locate a UTeach university in your state. UTeach is an innovative, university-based teacher preparation program for secondary school STEM teachers. The UTeach model combines STEM degrees with teacher certification in a four-year plan.
With over a million hits per year, www.evolution is a teacher resource aimed at improving the understanding of the nature of science, the patterns and processes of evolution, and the history of evolutionary thought and to increase their ability to teach these subjects effectively.
With over a million hits per year, www.evolution is a teacher resource aimed at improving the understanding of the nature of science, the patterns and processes of evolution, and the history of evolutionary thought and to increase their ability to teach these subjects effectively.
The mission of Understanding Science is to provide a fun, accessible, and free resource that accurately communicates what science is and how it really works. Organizations: The University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley
How science really works – site from the UC Berkeley that helps to explain the scientific process with links for teacher resources for primary, middle school, high school and even undergraduate students.
Discover this assembly of resources to help educators increase student understanding of nature and the process of science. There is a collection of wonderful lesson plans, teaching tips, and pedagogical strategies You can also visit a Teacher’s Lounge or explore the all-level resources. It is fun to discover how science really works.
Where do STEM majors work? In this nifty graphic, the U.S. Census Bureau charts the presence of men, women, and people of various races working in STEM occupations—from engineers to business people.
Need some hard stats on women and minorities in STEM occupations? The U.S. Census Bureau crunches the numbers on employment trends, parsing the historical data by sex, race and Hispanic origin.
The U.S. Naval Academy hosts activities that have shown to increase student interest in STEM and build confidence. Read more about summer STEM camps, girls-only summer camps and workshops.
The United States Navy “Stem for the Classroom” is targeted to help students in 9-12 explore STEM concepts. The multi-platform resources are standards-aligned and interactive. Subjects range from the physics of flight to engineering.
Expand your curriculum using the Navy’s STEM lesson plans. Topics such as robotics and future technology, sonar and echolation and GPS and navigation are sure to entice students in grades 9 through 12.
The Universal Design in Science Education project develops technology-rich science curriculum modules for grades 3-6. Organization: The Concord Consortium
The Universal Design in Science Education project develops technology-rich science curriculum modules for grades 3-6. Organization: The Concord Consortium
Understanding the need for more STEM-educated workers, the University of Phoenix has collaborated with big names in the STEM field. Degree seekers can learn more by reading the college’s findings.
Develops pathways for inner-city students to enter college with a focus in a STEM area by learning how to use cutting edge geospatial and computer modeling software to investigate pressing urban ecological problems and take action using social and environmental justice lenses. Organization: Boston College
Use Microsoft forms for quick and easy real-time feedback and assessment for just in time teaching.
A quick primer on Minecraft for tablets, you can use touch controllers to play Minecraft: Education Edition on iPad!
The Video Mosaic Collaborative (VMC) is a collaboration portal that integrates the Robert B. Davis Institute for Learning Video Collection with tools designed to transform mathematics research, teaching and learning. Organization: Rutgers University
Resources for learning, testing, and training to build websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and more.
Wake Tech Community College launched its Women in STEM Learning Community in 2013. The program offers academic and social support to help female students explore traditionally male-dominated fields.
Mathematics resources including career information, games, and more.
Resources for students, teachers, and parents to learn about the world of meteorology and weather.
Whyville is an interactive website and part of a larger research project. In Whyville, millions of "citizens" come from all over to learn, create, and have fun together. Organization: California Institute of Technology
Whyville is an interactive website and part of a larger research project. In Whyville, millions of "citizens" come from all over to learn, create, and have fun together. Organization: California Institute of Technology
With 50,000 members across 60 cities, Twitter may be the way to stay connected to the non-profit Women Who Code. Look for tweets about influential women, hackathons and women in tech events.
Joining the ranks of other women in STEM Twitter personalities, Women in STEM is a strong resource for STEM history, facts, scholarship information and more.
Women in STEM celebrates and promotes the accomplishments of women who work in STEM fields. The group works to make women in STEM more visible to the public, promote STEM careers for women and work toward solutions to make STEM more inclusive.
WorldWatcher is a supportive scientific visualization environment for the investigation of scientific data, in K-12 and college classrooms. Organization: Northwestern University
This book represents a new way to think about science education for young children. It identifies important science inquiry skills and concepts appropriate for the very young. Authors: Karen Worth, Grollman Sharon Organizations: Center for Science Education; a division of Education Development Center, Inc.
The Expository Writing and Science Notebooks Program developed professional resources to help elementary teachers strengthen their students' writing skills, particularly writing in science notebooks. Organization: Seattle Public Schools
Resource library for 21st CCLC afterschool programs including professional development, lesson plans, videos, and more.
The Young Scientist series is a science curriculum for children three to five years old. Organizations: Center for Science Education; a division of Education Development Center, Inc.
Research-based content that helps teachers make their content relatable.
Promotes engineering education with K-5, 6-8, 9-12 lesson plans, activities, outreach programs, and links to web resources. Teachers and students can download the first three issues of eGFI magazine.
EdX is a joint nonprofit venture by Harvard University and MIT that offers online courses and MOOCs. Choices include online post-graduate certificates and degrees for career advancement as well as individual STEM-related courses.
Want to teach STEM with the micro:bit? These courses and lessons help any educator interested in STEM and CS with the micro:bit.
Teachers are turning their classrooms into hubs of scientific inquiry with help from the educators at nCASE, the National Center for the Advancement of STEM Education.