Welcome to WASP The Woodside Australian Science Project (WASP) produces support packages for the Earth Science component of the Australian Curriculum. These packages are filled with hands-on activities … learn more
Life. It’s the one thing that, so far, makes Earth unique among the thousands of other planets we’ve discovered. Since the fall of 1997, NASA satellites have continuously … learn more
Expanding the Connections of STEM Educators and Students Vernier Connections™ is a web-based platform that helps educators engage students in a fun, modern way through interactive and relevant investigations … learn more
While supporting the educational and environmental initiatives of NOAA, MIT Sea Grant strives to meet the needs of local communities, the Navy, maritime, shipping, and other technology-driven industries. MIT … learn more
Gorongosa National Park was once famous for its lion population, but during Mozambique’s struggle for independence and subsequent civil war, the park’s iconic wildlife suffered. In 2008, a … learn more
GLOBE provides grade level-appropriate, interdisciplinary activities and investigations about the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and soil/pedosphere, which have been developed by the scientific community and validated by teachers. GLOBE … learn more
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is an international science and education program that provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity … learn more
I’m happy to formally announce that CC Search (with the new name Openverse) is now part of the WordPress open source project. Both Matt and I are long-time … learn more
This review shows the Sphero SPRK Edition robot and SPRK app are a great introduction to robotics, coding, and STEM principles. The SPRK app lets kids give their … learn more
Evolution is essential to our curriculum and to scientific literacy. To understand the big picture of biology, students need to understand life in terms of both its history … learn more
Humans have invented a variety of instruments to monitor the health of ecosystems. However, in some cases we can examine change in the habitat without instruments by studying … learn more
Using an Atomic Force Microscope, physicists and biologists at Bristol University can now “see” how locusts and moths use their hearing systems to detect very faint vibrations. Images … learn more
Biology in Motion,developed by an inspiring teacher, uses the Web’s animation capacities to illustrate such phenomenon as evolution, the cardiovascular system, and cell division. There are also free … learn more
In a different vein, so to speak, Human Anatomy Online displays human anatomy thru drawings, animations and descriptions of the major systems of the human body. Using the … 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
Space News is an up-to-the-minute resource with classroom lessons, videos and images. To understand scale in our solar system look at vimeo.com/139407849.
Especially for students who do not live close to an observatory or a planetarium, these sites introduce them to new sources of research online. Learning the names of … learn more
These downloadable, high-resolution images of Earth’s city lights were created with data from satellites originally designed to view clouds by moonlight. It turned out they could also map … learn more
According to the FT STEM site, the initial start up cost for FT STEM is similar to a robotics program at approximately $100 per student. However that initial … learn more
Many STEM programs revolve around robots. While robotics is becoming an important 21st century skill, spending hours in front of a keyboard debugging control programs or working with … learn more
Safety is an integral part of the FT STEM program. The goals of this example safety module include creation of a 5-rule safety program to be used during … learn more
This video from MESArc shows Megan and Susannah trying to tame the Toothless Dragon! This video shows that you learn from failure and the value of not accepting … learn more
Our mission is to deliver interdisciplinary STEM resources and tools to educators that give them the skills and confidence necessary to elevate learning. For those looking for rockets … learn more
The Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) is the world’s largest rocket contest, designed to encourage students to study science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Sponsored by the Aerospace … learn more
Nothing gets students involved in STEM like hands on experiments. And what could be better than building your own rockets! While rocketry congers up images of dangerous chemicals … learn more
Windows to the Universe, from the University of Michigan, just seems to grow more and more incredible each month. Astronomy is a hook to interdisciplinary resources in the … learn more
We update our library of free sample lessons regularly to help teachers while school system leaders consider how to partner with NMSI. We’re also grateful to our incredible … learn more
The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) (pronounced like “seismic”) at the Georgia Institute of Technology is working to ensure that K-12 students receive the … learn more
See the Math, Change the World Mathematically Equipping All Students to Solve the World’s Most Challenging Problems We are a nonprofit social impact organization specializing in neuroscience and … learn more
StarLogo TNG is a downloadable programming environment that lets students and teachers create 3D simulations (and games!) for understanding complex systems. Create different classes of objects (Boids) and … learn more
CHECK OUT OUR FAVORITE EXPERIMENTS AND ACTIVITIES At Steve Spangler Science, we’re on a mission to inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers. A subscription to the Steve Spangler … learn more
So, looking for a cheaper rover platform, say under $500? Roger Cheng was inspired by JPL’s Open Source Rover project and created a much cheaper alternative, Sawppy. Most … learn more
Howtoons is what happens when you combine a comic book artist, an inventor, and a toy designer. Howtoons provides engaging content that teaches kids how to build things, … learn more
STEM demonstrations do not have to be elaborate or expensive. Sciphile.org believes that science education is important, and pursuing it should be fun. They host a library of … learn more
It’s fun to build toy-like projects. It’s educational to learn through applied physics. It’s invaluable to know that you are someone who can make something from nothing, and … 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
JASON’s goal is to provide curriculum and learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for K-12 students, and provide high-quality professional development for teachers. In addition … learn more
Last updated 02/14/2024 Who we are This site is owned and operated by the Bonnie and Marty Tenenbaum Foundation. Support and hosting is provided by Lodestone Systems. Our … learn more
Equipping ourselves because we love our learners! Too often students will just Google or YouTube topics when they are curious. The top results aren’t usually the best results. … learn more
As middle school teachers, you play a key role in shaping and energizing the future of your students by teaching and helping them explore their interests – which … learn more
Take the Shell Career Quiz online and learn more about jobs in the energy industry. Job Descriptions, salary ranges and employment figures are for illustrative purposes only. Source: US … learn more
In this three-part lesson, students will learn the science behind Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite experiment and how he proved lightning and electricity to be the same. Students will … learn more
As high school teachers, you play a key role in shaping and energizing the future of your students by teaching and helping them explore their interests – which … learn more
The Stardust Education page was designed to enhance the breadth, flexibility and knowledge of science, mathematics, and technology between higher education and K-12 education, recognizing and supporting a … learn more
Why limit exploration to Mars? NASA’s Cassini Mission looks at our unmanned expedition to Saturn! Includes lesson plans for all grades from K thru 12! Stardust looks at … learn more
Includes a wide range of simple projects including a wind powered vehicle, air movement, local air quality, a wind vane, and solar oven, along with games and quizzes.
Few classroom topics generate as much excitement as rockets. The scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical foundations of rocketry provide exciting classroom opportunities for authentic hands-on, minds-on experimentation. The … learn more
Ever wonder what you might weigh on Mars or The Moon? The Exploratorium has provided a chance to find out. Fill in your weight and see what you’d … learn more