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Science Buddies mission is to inspire and educate students of all ages with hands-on STEM explorations that reflect their unique personal interests. By providing highly personalized educational experiences, we drive … learn more

Christmas Worksheets. Ho, ho, ho! Who wants some Christmas worksheets? Pumpkin, spice and everything nice includes our Christmas worksheets covering all kinds of reading, math and science topics for … learn more

TeachersFirst Reading Treks are a way of creating a virtual field trip of resources about a piece of literature or text using the My Maps feature of Google … learn more

How did the turkey become a popular Thanksgiving centerpiece? And what did the Pilgrims eat at the first Thanksgiving? The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which has been continuously published … learn more

Women in Literature have often faced adversity in the field. When world-known author J.K.Rowling first sought publishers for her Harry Potter series, she was rejected 12 times. When … learn more

Facts & Folklore About the Fall Equinox The autumnal equinox—also called the September equinox or fall equinox—arrives on Thursday, September 22. This date marks the start of fall … learn more

A common field one day.  A field of honor forever.  On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and … learn more

Economics has the power to change the way you see the world This is why we are on a mission to provide a world-class economics education to everyone, … learn more

Nearly 3,000 people died on the day of a series of coordinated attacks against the United States by terrorists who hijacked four passenger jets that crashed into the … learn more

Naval History and Heritage Command On the morning of 11 September 2001, 19 terrorists from the Islamist extreme group al Qaeda hijacked four commercial aircraft and crashed two … learn more

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. First observed in 2012, it has quickly gained momentum ever since. Nearly 4.7 million voters have … learn more

On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. … learn more

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has produced the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date. Known as Webb’s First Deep Field, this image of … learn more

TeachersFirst’s units include offerings for many grade levels and subjects. These units have been developed for actual classrooms, written in consultation with the teachers as they test them … learn more

Most people use technology more hours per day than they sleep, yet there is no general consensus on what it means to be a “literate” user of our … learn more

Learn with iCivics at your convenience with professional development resources. Master new skills, explore new ideas, and build your teaching toolbox with our growing library of on-demand professional … learn more

“A traditional book club is good for people who like to read,” says Wren. “This kind of book club is intended for K-12 students to share, talk and … learn more

Both students and teachers can benefit inside and outside of school from organizational tools like calendars, presentation templates, and note-taking apps. Whether students are setting goals, receiving homework reminders, using … learn more

Started in 2007, Creative Educator focuses on effective ideas and strategies to foster creativity and engage students in the curriculum. Articles are designed to provide you with an … learn more

With school back in session, the Internet can be a great resource for homework help, but you might be worried about your child accessing inappropriate sites and information while … learn more

Build your own certificates! Free Student Award Certificates – It’s as Easy as 1-2-3! Select a template based on the special achievement. Customize all the fields below with … learn more

Our brains are wired to forget, but there are research-backed strategies you can use to make your teaching stick. Teachers have long known that rote memorization can lead … learn more

Free resources to help students in the classroom or at home Science News Explores publishes stories about recent research and current events across the full breadth of STEM fields. … learn more

Teaching Resources For All Grades Discover the many teaching strategies you can use to enhance your classroom teaching, from behavior management and field trips to open-house resources and … learn more

Started in 2007, Creative Educator focuses on effective ideas and strategies to foster creativity and engage students in the curriculum. Articles are designed to provide you with an … learn more

  Whether you and your child need math help, a grammar refresher, or project ideas, check out these standout homework resources available for free on the web. Also, … learn more

Creative Educator focuses on effective ideas and strategies to foster creativity and engage students in the curriculum. Articles are designed to provide you with an informed and diverse … learn more

Creative Educator focuses on effective ideas and strategies to foster creativity and engage students in the curriculum. Articles are designed to provide you with an informed and diverse … learn more

NAEYC Position Statement  When used intentionally and appropriately, technology and interactive media are effective tools to support learning and development.  Intentional use requires early childhood teachers and administrators … learn more

The following lesson plans have been created by educators, leading historians, and the American Battlefield Trust Education Department for classroom use in middle school grades six through nine. … learn more

A physical science curriculum should provide an overview of scientific principles and procedures, and leads students toward a clearer understanding of matter, energy, and the physical universe.  It … learn more

The Museum is renowned for its exhibition and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world’s culture. … learn more

Discover Engineering offers younger visitors motivating topics like a water slide to interest them in this field. Authentic and practical problems! DiscoverE works to provide every student with … learn more

These are videos filmed at independently organized TEDx events and uploaded by the organizers. Enjoy the collection: 11,000+ videos from organizers in 120+ countries! Hint: Rather than scrolling … learn more

In this BBC comedy skit, Kevin the teenager (Harry Enfield) has a crush on his teacher and is attending a parents-teachers evening. Great ending.

A high school teacher has developed an online site to match school proposals with donors. The mission of DonorsChoose is to help students in impoverished schools. It serves … learn more

The Mad Scientist Network at Washington University in St.Louis is maintained by graduate and medical students. Questions from more than 20 different fields can be submitted to 200 … learn more

Physical & Health Education America is the New York Times of the physical education field. Few aspects of health and physical education have been overlooked.

Frost Science is committed to providing exceptional educational experiences for both students and teachers. From inspiring field trips that encourage interest in STEM (science, technology, mathematics, and engineering) to unique teacher … learn more

This archive was originally founded as the Archive of American Folk Song at the Library in 1928. Today the Archive includes over three million photographs, manuscripts, audio recordings, … learn more

Mary Swanson posted this photo montage of images from Jefferson High School. Take your student’s photos and assemble them into a video they can share with parents & … learn more

We know about 3D printing with plastic, but what about printing magnetic fields? This video by Destin Sandlin looks at how Polymagnet has come up with a way … learn more

The STEM Careers Coalition, co-sponsored by Discovery Education, provides free resources for 6th-12th grade classrooms to develop key STEM and critical thinking skills in your students, aligned to … learn more

ISTE, the International Society for Technology in Education, has developed matrices for implementing skills, standards, and activities into both teacher education methods courses and field experiences. Rather than … learn more

This kit provides helpful information about students with autism, along with tools and strategies to achieve positive interactions and increase learning for all members of the school community. … learn more

Education is at the heart of everything we do at The Tech. We encourage curiosity for science, engineering, math, and technology in students on field trips, educators in … learn more

Mote’s SeaTrek features real scientists inside a shark tank.Other fields include aquaculture, ecotoxicology and more.

The Scripps Institute of Oceanography (aqua) offers a field research seagoing environment for children and, in tandem with the JASON project, presents programs on cable (via Mind Extension … learn more

Virtual field trips can be made to key volcanoes–active and extinct. For instance, the Scripps Oceanography Institute sponsors virtual/real expeditions to the volcanoes in Costa Rico.

The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a living plant museum that informs visitors about the importance, and often irreplaceable value, of plants to the well-being of humans and to … learn more

Opportunities and resources from across NOAA for students, educators, and curious people everywhere. The NOAA Education Portal is your one-stop shop to connect with learning and teaching resources … learn more

The Earth Sciences & Map Library at U.C. Berkeley is sufficiently comprehensive that is can be used as a test-bed for secondary students to learn research skills. This … learn more

The National Museum of Women in the Arts highlights contributors by field.

History’s Women highlights contributors by field, such as literature and society. This site’s advantage is that it is accessible to different reading capabilities.

The Getty Museum turns traditional art education upside down. Rather than introducing themes and ideas through art history and then applying those concepts to art-making activities, the curriculum … learn more

Our Documents is a collaboration among many archive agencies to provide wider access to key U.S. History expressions of turning points. Often, texts include excerpts of these primary … learn more

Geography and maps are a fundamental language for understanding the world. They provide a framework for organizing and communicating our knowledge. Increasingly geography is used in virtually every … learn more

The goal of Confluence is to visit each of the latitude and longitude integer degree intersections in the world, and to take pictures at each location. The pictures, … learn more

This resource from the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science is an online archive of first-person stories (autobiographies) by and about Chicano/Hispanic and Native … learn more

The good news is your project works. The bad news is that you now have LOTS of data that needs to be analyzed. What do you do with … learn more

Not all insects are bad pests. There are some insect species referred to as beneficial insects that may provide a long-term sustainable pest control solution by preying on … learn more

Tools for K-12 educators. Teachers, counselors, parents, and advisors play important roles in guiding students – including future veterinarians – toward rewarding careers. AVMA materials are available to … learn more

NAAEE is a network of people who believe in teaching people how to think about the environment, not what to think. They use high-quality teaching methods to show … learn more

Lewis Carroll’s influence remains far-reaching today. His writings and ideas have sparked countless creative efforts of all kinds in all fields of the arts and sciences, all over … learn more

Supporting weather and climate learning, The UCAR Center for Science Education provides online educational resources and professional development opportunities for educators. How does a cloud form? What’s a … learn more

Life Lab cultivates children’s love of learning, healthy food, and nature through garden-based education. LifeLab describes how a school can turn a patch of its open space into … learn more

The International Science Teaching Foundation is a non-profit organization headquartered in London, United Kingdom. We are a global entity committed to the improvement of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, … learn more

Pat Hayhurst, a H.S. Instructor, describes how he creates Bottle Rockets using 2-liter soda bottles, compressed air and water, and includes a lesson plan! [Our webmaster agrees that … learn more

Here you will find a collection of multi-disciplinary, interactive exercises and activities based on the Sun and solar science, most geared to grades 4-12. Most of these have … learn more

NASA has so much fun with Toys In Space, they created a sequel. Gravity (or a lack thereof) can effect rotation, force, acceleration, magnetism, magnetic fields, center of … learn more

Learn how to make your own soft robotic tentacle using silicone rubber and some ball point pens! This project is an easy and affordable way to demonstrate soft … learn more

WestEd offers professional development, evaluation, research, coaching, and assessment development in all STEM subjects. Their resources include teacher professional development and classroom lessons to help students, address and … learn more

This video looks at Westfield Vocational High School and shows how their teachers and students are reinventing vocational education to be relevant for today’s students. This school is … learn more

Join Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) for its second year of Rally to Read 100, aimed at fostering a love of reading among children across the country. With six … learn more

The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) is transforming K-12 Education Through Science™ in collaboration with communities across the globe. To achieve our mission, we have three goals: STEM … learn more

The Civil War is the central event in America’s historical consciousness. While the Revolution of 1776-1783 created the United States, the Civil War of 1861-1865 determined what kind of … learn more