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Nonfiction, at its Finest Enrich your science, social studies, and ELA curriculums with engaging, standards-aligned nonfiction texts, at 3 Reading Levels. With a specialty in science and social … learn more

Learn about everything from TikTok to Snapchat on our Learning Hubs,  take a FREE Digital Citizenship Course for Parents or Educators, ask for a Presentation.  Join us for our next Cyberwise Chat! This is the companion … learn more

Outschool offers over 140,000 interactive online classes. Keep your kids inspired and engaged with online classes, clubs, and camps covering all their favorite topics., clubs, and camps covering … 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

Government data to drive fact-based discussion. The American education system is a patchwork of public and private schools serving millions of children in urban to rural settings. The … learn more

In this week’s education technology tutorial, Sam Kary of The New EdTech Classroom shows you key features for his picks for best edtech programs for teachers in 2021. … learn more

Learn how to use Canva Education with Google Classroom in this week’s live show! On today’s show Sam Kary of The New EdTech Classroom shows you how to … learn more

Canva is a popular program for creating professional-grade graphic designs and other creativity projects, but to make the most of it, you used to need the Pro version. … learn more

What is all this hooplah about digital storytelling? Digital storytelling is a blend of video, audio, images, and text to convey stories, information, and ideas. Most likely, you … 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

The Mighty is a safe, supportive community for people facing health challenges and the people who care for them.  We’ve got you. Our communities talk each day about … learn more

This Disability History Museum hosts a Library of virtual artifacts, Education curricula, and Museum exhibits. These programs are designed to foster research and study about the historical experiences of … learn more

Browse our resource library (including research briefs and guides), expert Q&A, glossary, quotes about reading, educational apps, books about reading, writing, and instruction — and more!

Know about famous children’s authors who have captivated the imagination of millions of kids through their novels, poetry, and stories. This list of famous children’s authors contains names … learn more

Bright Hub Education Find lesson plans for grades 6-8 covering material in core curricula such as English, math, science, social studies, and art. Many plans offer a series … learn more

Learning is not one size fits all. In a typical classroom, some kids process information best by hearing the teacher explain it, some learn by seeing what’s on … learn more

Use these interactive self-assessments to discover what you’re good at and where you may have room for improvement. Identify the things that interest you and get some ideas … learn more

Teachers, we are here to make your busy lives easier. Our site is filled with hundreds of resources, created with educators, for whole-child wellness. Learn more about how fit works and check … learn more

Watch this video to learn about the added sugar in your food and drink.

Read about what schools can do to prevent and respond to bullying. Social media companies must address platforms’ impact on kids’ mental health and data privacy, educators say.

I originally wrote this post a couple years ago after talking with my son about his first year in middle school.  The quotes are his…love them or leave … learn more

Want to let your kid do some online research for homework and projects but you’re worried (understandably!) about what they might find? This list of safe search sites … learn more

Get great ideas for science fair projects and experiments with these High School Science Projects. Includes instructions for making your own gram stain to learn about bacteria. Looking … 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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) About one in five teens reports being bullied, which is harmful, but preventable. This video will support a larger effort on … learn more

According to StopBullying.gov, Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. It can happen via text message and within apps, on social media, … learn more

Want to improve student focus and critical thinking? What about increasing creativity and teamwork? No matter what grade you’re teaching or what subject you’re covering, take advantage of … learn more

The Visual Thesaurus is an ideal teaching resource for children of all ages, with a visually captivating display that engages students in learning new words and concepts. To … learn more

A biome is a type of environment that is defined by the types of organisms that live there. We can also think of these as life zones (“bio” … learn more

The Classroom Program of KDE provides an inquiry-based approach to science that is fun and meaningful. NCEAS ecologists and teachers in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria schools work with 5th grade … learn more

A life science course is typically the recommended course for sixth grade students. A life science curriculum aims to teach students about the diverse life forms found throughout … learn more

Test your knowledge about the universe with our quizzes and games! Expand your science horizons by reading our fascinating illustrated articles.

Our middle school science materials and free online science resources for teachers are phenomenon-based, three-dimensional units that prioritize student coherence and equitable science sensemaking. The units are developed … learn more

On September 17, 1787, the final draft of the Constitution was signed by 39 delegates. The document was then sent to the states for ratification and went into … learn more

Search over 550,000 teacher-curated reviews to free and open educational resources (OER). Founded by educators for educators, Lesson Planet is passionate about creating and delivering innovative digital tools … learn more

Discover online educational resources to help students reach their learning goals. Our resource library includes teacher-created games, practical hands-on activities, and engaging guided lessons to help kids learn … learn more

The California Virtual Campus provides complete, timely, and accurate information about online courses and programs in California higher education. They offer a Associate Degree for Transfer that guarantees … learn more

The incarceration of a loved one can be very overwhelming for both children and caregivers. It can bring about big changes and transitions. In simple everyday ways, you … learn more

Here are a few tips Carly S. would have given her younger self regarding social media. Use this as a starting off point with talking with your child … learn more

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, … learn more

With more colleges shifting courses to the online classroom and high school teachers and students alike expressing a strong desire to move away from rigid, mandated lesson arcs, … learn more

Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, “They don’t pay me to like the kids.” Her response: “Kids don’t learn from people they … learn more

A humorous compilation of the wit and wisdom of teachers and teaching. Includes a collection of some of the best sayings and thoughts about the meaning and purpose … learn more

Topics come up out of the blue, and an immediate response is usually called for. This article from the University of Michigan suggests taking these 3 steps.. Acknowledge … learn more

Lisa George and Lori Pretty explored an integrated approach to teaching mathematics to their 1st and 2nd grade students. The result? “The students are excited about math and … learn more

Welcome to the science topics section Here you will learn many science topics to Increase your Science knowledge. All the topics are entertaining and informative with a lot … learn more

History Matters , first developed at City University in NYC and George Mason near Washington, contains teaching materials, primary source documents and threaded discussions with leading U.S. history … learn more

Commanding Heights, a PBS series about the future of the world economy, has been webified so that the 150 interview with major world leaders has been segmented for … learn more

Growing voters is a hotlist of vetted websites for knowledge about the electoral process. The activities are activity-centered, such as creating a candidate’s vote-for-me pamphlet and interviewing candidates.

The Let’s Talk: Runaway Prevention Curriculum is a free, evidence-based, interactive, 14-module curriculum intended to educate young people about alternatives to running away as well as to build life skills so … learn more

Internet Scout Project is maintained by the National Science Foundation and includes lists of relevant conferences and innovative uses of the Internet, in addition to discussion of key … learn more

Microsoft’s introductory page on their free Office for Education offering. Requires a school email address to get started. Scroll down past the Get Started form to learn more … learn more

Josh Stumpenhorst, self described disruptor and 2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year, has put together a getting started video, answering a lot of questions educators may have about … learn more

Apache is free, open source web server software used by the majority of web sites world wide (including K12IRC.org). This manual from Apache.org gives you additional information on … learn more

Here’s another an example of a very simple library page. Check with your school or district’s webmaster about creating web page(s) for your school’s library.

Carrie Baughcum is a Special Education Teacher and a “a passionate believer that all children can learn, we just need to find out how”. This beginners guide gives … learn more

Doug Neill takes a look at what is Sketchnoting, why it’s important, and how it’s not one-size-fits-all. He lists some of the skills to be developed, various forms … learn more

Take this video and pretend each ping pong ball is someone viewing your piece. One person passes it on to a few more and soon the entire Internet … learn more

Talks about going viral and a number of steps you can take to ensure more people see your work.

Kevin Allocca is YouTube’s trends manager, and he has interesting thoughts about silly web videos. In this talk from TED-Youth, he shares the four reasons a video goes … learn more

TechLEARNING publishes articles about technology.

This tutorial can give you an idea of what Minecraft is all about. It’s as much an environment as a game, one where one can learn and have … learn more

A quick overview of how Minecraft can be used in the classroom, and an invitation for teachers to join the conversation. Minecraft can be a stepping stone to … learn more

In February, 2002, we went to Stanford University’s School of Education and interviewed Margaret Krebs, Jennifer Wolf, and Charla Rolland about how they use the K-12 Instruction Resource … learn more

Scan Tips is Wayne Fulton’s attempt to clarify some mysteries about the basics of flash and digital photography. A little of it is Nikon specific, however almost all … learn more

In addition to making Alien Song (“I Will Survive”), Victor has a great web blog where he talks about the animated movies he’s worked on, tutorials, and more.

About two dozen middle school students from around Kern County attended a very special STEM Camp, hosted by Bakersfield College. With potential college and careers in mind, students … learn more

The Drones for Schools program resembles a nesting doll for concepts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. A drone is a complex machine, and once you peek inside, … learn more

This hour long presentation talks about using drones to build interest in STEM in middle school students. Includes both presentations and workshop sessions.

Assessment is an aspect of the rigorous formative assessment cycle that requires precision to be effective. The items, which make up an assessment, are the foundation upon which … learn more

Cura is probably the most popular slicer program in use. It will create g-code files and can even be used to control your 3D printer directly. While maintained … learn more

Don’t want to create your own .stl files? Looking for project ideas or see how other people tackled things? Thingiverse is the go-to place for printed objects. Includes … learn more

Not for the easily intimidated, this project describes the design of a very low budget 3D Printer that is mainly built out of recycled electronic components. The result … learn more

To say there is a wide range of 3d printer filaments for an FDM printers is an understatement. DrVax talks about 3D filament terminology and then looks at … learn more

There are over 8 different 3D printing technologies currently available. This site introduces each of them. All have their distinct advantages. Many have distinct disadvantages, including limited material … learn more

This print can be used as a springboard to get students thinking about how they can create their own kinetic art objects.

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

You can do a lot of things with Stackable Sheep. Yes, you can stack them. You can also: Use the large and small versions to talk about families … learn more

This math “toy” was originally created by a dad for his son. Math concepts like fractions can be easier to grasp when they can be seen … and … learn more

This collection of bubble wands can be printed and used for students of all ages. Younger students can have fun while learning about bubbles. Older students with access … learn more

This blog post talks about how one teacher manages one 3D printer and “lots” of things to print – 15 new items out of one class. Other posts … learn more

With everything that’s happening about the Coronavirus, it can be very hard to make a decision of what to do today. Should you wait for more information? Do … learn more

Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and current “YouTuber and friend of science”, put together this video showing how easy it is to spread germs, including the COVID-19 … learn more

The current stay-at-home environment is challenging for learning on a number of fronts. This article talks about how school districts in Colorado are trying to overcome the disparities … learn more

This post from NPR is another look at the current challenges facing schools as they try to reopen. Even in states where school reopening has been OK’ed, few … learn more

Mike Rowe’s recorded a commencement speech to all those graduating from a trade school, and to those high school graduates about to enter one. In these uncertain times, … learn more

Parents, teachers and students across the country are gearing up for the new school year. But, as of mid-July, what schools and the school day would look like … learn more