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Electronic field trips provide opportunities and experiences that are similar to those of traditional field trips: exposure to “real” people and events, a compelling context for required school … learn more

Big6 is a six-stage model to integrate information search and use skills along with technology tools into a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information for … learn more

The MIT Scheller Teacher Education Program and The Education Arcade focus on creating playful, powerful learning experiences using the affordances of new educational technologies. We leverage design-based research … learn more

This video shows what you can do with Algodoo, a program that gives you the opportunity to play with physics. Apply a constructionists learning paradigm, learning by doing. … learn more

Algodoo is a unique 2D-simulation software. Algodoo is designed in a playful, cartoony manner, making it a perfect tool for creating interactive scenes, encouraging your students own creativity … learn more

Part of the Museum of the History of Science in Florence, Italy, this site is a virtual copy exhibits dedicated to Galileo Galilei. You can view recreations of … learn more

Richard Byrne has compiled this free eBook as an inspiration and guide to teachers. Ten teachers talk about their and their students experiences, everything from Keeping History Alive … learn more

MakeMusic (with a special price for schools) helps teachers create lessons for vocal or instrumental ensembles and tools for site reading and singing. Useful for teaching instrumental or … learn more

Data.gov is the home of the U.S. Government’s open data. Here you and your students will find the data, tools, and resources to conduct research, design data visualizations, … 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

Center for History and New Media at George Mason University has different categories with essays, primary sources, videos, audio recordings and tools, representing different points-of-view.

The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program, sponsored by NASA, hosts historical data sets (1995 to present) made freely available to everyone. GLOBE provides … learn more

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In The 50 Best Smartphone Apps For Teachers Arranged By Category, Terry Heick discovers a seemingly endless collection of smartphone apps that teachers can put to work in … 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

Water on the Web offers data about water quality from deep within 4 Minnesota lakes. This approach also represents a new method for visualization of information, especially appropriate … 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

For the last 15 years, KidWind has been focused on teaching the world about renewable energy. We have helped thousands of educators bring wind and solar power to … learn more

The Alternative Fuels Data Center provides maps, data sets and tools on alternative energy options.

For specialized tools and data important in the study of marine life look at the National Data Buoy Center via NOAA.

National Scholastic Press Association, with more than 1,350 members, is a national community of student journalists and scholastic journalism advisers. NSPA advances journalism and media as a vital … learn more

How do you write a short story really quickly? Choose a style, opening and type of ending, name your character, choose a few adjectives and Plot Generator will … learn more

The Perseus Project is an evolving digital library of resources for the study of the humanities. They are funded to perform research on developing tools to provide users … learn more

Located in San Francisco, California, the Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. We value lifelong learning, curiosity, and inclusion. … learn more

The internet is one of the most important tools in recent history, giving us access to countless amounts of information. Here’s a 3 1/2 minute history of how … learn more

Alice is an innovative block-based programming environment that makes it easy to create animations, build interactive narratives, or program simple games in 3D. Unlike many of the puzzle-based … learn more

The neuroscience project at Washington University has developed a special study of the olfactory system. The site is graphically appealing and utilizes some new technology tools such as … 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

Explore Learning, originally a dissertation project, allows students to visualize and alter parameters in topics such as mechanics and life sciences. Specific labs include mouse genetics, golf range … learn more

Project MAC at the Concord Consortium has launched a $7 million project, sponsored by NSF, DOE and NIH and Harvard, Northwestern,and local schools etc., to build on modeling … learn more

Here is another maker space aimed at students and adults (big kids?). They encourage education through exploration, providing toys and tools to help students learn first-hand how science … learn more

Jennifer Turliuk and Andy Forest outline their recipe for success in this Make Magazine article: dedicated space, real tools, process and interest driven, kids teaching kids, exhibition and … learn more

The makerspace (also referred to as hackerspace) concept is simple and as such it can take many forms. Give people tools, space and community and you get a … learn more

Styrofoam is a great material and can be used for many things like prototyping, prop making and even RC airplanes. Cutting Styrofoam can be very tricky though. The … learn more

OK, now you have your PVC pipe bent, how do you make it looks like something other than PVC pipe? This video shows you how to remove the … learn more

This site, a National Science Foundation initiative, provides information, events, and resources that highlight promising practices and tools in support of effective K-12 STEM education. The site highlights … learn more

Combining artificial intelligence (AI) with social studies projects can revolutionize student engagement and deepen their understanding of historical events and influential figures. In this article, we will explore … learn more

Read these stories with younger students for an easy way to celebrate 100 days of school. What’s more fun than celebrating the 100th day of school? Reading about … learn more

When big news breaks, it can be hard to cut through the noise and find accurate information. Misinformation thrives during times of war, natural disasters and upheaval — … learn more

Bring African-American culture & history into your curriculum. Throughout the month of February, we come together to celebrate Black heritage, tradition, and achievement.

Do you have what it takes to lead like George Washington? Be Washington is a first-person interactive leadership experience. Come face to face with challenges that George Washington confronted … learn more

Students will learn about the diverse history and culture of Native American tribes with these nonfiction books. Ideal for Native American Heritage month in November or to supplement … learn more

In 2014, Plimoth Patuxet Museums provided an inspirational setting for American Experience and filmmaker Ric Burns to produce The Pilgrims, a full-length documentary exploring the early histories of Plymouth … learn more

Thousands of teachers and students visit Plimoth Patuxet to explore early American histories and interwoven communities, investigate changing landscapes, and understand the past through immersive, hands-on experiences. Whether … learn more

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month with the following lessons, activities, videos, and more. No matter our color, ZIP code, or language, we want all our children to have … learn more

Practice makes perfect, and math proficiency at all levels definitely takes practice. Whether students are working on basic addition and subtraction or advanced algebra and geometry concepts, these … learn more

The purpose of this post is to share with you a collection of teacher-tested websites and apps for creating online quizzes. These are simple and easy-to-use applications that … learn more

Entertaining and engaging informational topics and fictional storylines are at the core of this comprehensive series of 600 leveled reading books for Guided Reading, shared and small group … learn more

No matter where you teach, what grade, or subject, you will experience end-of-year stress. How can you stay sane?

Test anxiety is a combination of physical symptoms and emotional reactions that interfere with your ability to perform well on tests. Many students experience varying levels of test … learn more

Inspire students with the incredible strides of these real-life heroines. From fighting to end slavery to gaining the right to vote and rocketing into space, women have made … learn more

On November 11, we honor the wartime service and sacrifice of men and women in the armed forces. Originally proclaimed Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end … learn more

As we head back to school this year, science-based best practices in education will of course be top of mind. Science of Reading discussions often focus on classroom … learn more

If you’re an elementary teacher, chances are most of your students are already very familiar with technology. But, just because they know how to use a tablet or … learn more

Here are the things that make up the sights, sounds, and feelings of thriving kindergartens.

Make it easy for middle school students to start doing real science with these hands-on projects that cover the following topics: Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Physics, and Technology.

Designed for PreK through 4th grade, these hands-on activities and experiments focus on tactile subjects like bubbles, magnets, and ladybugs. There are also helpful hints and project ideas … learn more

Whether you are hiking, camping, visiting a lake or ocean, playing in your neighborhood park, touring a national park, or exploring your own backyard, there are tons of … learn more

Collaboration is not just for students. This article looks at the benefits of collaboration for teachers as well as students. For example, working with a small group of … learn more

The National Wildlife Federation has over 1,000 lesson plans designed to introduce students to life science, ecology, wildlife biology, scientific identification and observation. All lesson plans are aligned … learn more

An interactive guide to all 118 elements – and designed to work on all sizes of screens from desktops to phones. Swipe and tap your way across the … learn more

This resource looks at what are crystals and how do they form? A crystal is a solid material with atoms and molecules that are arranged in a consistent … learn more