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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

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

This community has been created to celebrate and support the creativity and dedication of all those who participate in the education of young children. Teachers, parents and administrators … 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

Meeting the needs of all of today’s diverse learners and helping them build life skills has never been more important. In this engaging course series, you’ll learn how … 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

More ways to explore, more ways to learn Learn a new language through quick lessons, live online classes, podcasts & more

Play Cloud Quest, an interactive safety adventure! Read e-books and download fun printable activities!

Thank you for taking the time to visit TeacherPlanet.com. Our goal is to provide teachers with resources and tools that will make their teaching jobs a little bit … 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

Kidssearch.com is a website designed to be a safe search engine for kids. It aims to provide a fun and educational online experience for children by: Filtering out … learn more

A place for K-12 physical educators to visit that would provide them with information and resources to help them deliver developmentally and instructionally appropriate physical education to their … learn more

Our goal is to provide teachers with resources and tools that will make their teaching jobs a little bit easier! We update the site daily with new Lesson … 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

Kid Thesaurus is a kid-friendly thesaurus that allows students to find synonyms easily. If you’ve used another online thesaurus then you have realized how difficult they can be … learn more

Part of the Britannica products but also includes “Word of the Day”, quizzes, and core vocabulary.

Welcome to WILD! We hope that by trying some of these ideas and activities, you will be able to use WILD with your students to make meaningful connections … learn more

Bibcitation is a free citation generator that creates bibliographies, references and works cited. Automatically generate MLA, APA, Chicago and other citations and create an accurate bibliography in one … learn more

Fast and free citation generator

ZoteroBib helps you build a bibliography instantly from any computer or device, without creating an account or installing any software. It’s brought to you by the team behind Zotero, … learn more

An online citation generator that helps with citing sources.

A wide range of books and novels for all ages. Includes short stories, poems, children’s literature, and novels.

Arcade + Academics = Fun Learning Learn math facts quickly and boost student engagement with our free skill-building multiplayer math games, language games, & more!

Arcade + Academics = Fun Learning We make multiplayer educational games – free math games, free language arts games, and more for K-8 students. With Arcademics Plus, teachers … learn more

Effortlessly reinforce vocabulary and spelling instruction to help students keep up, catch up, or stay ahead! Effortlessly reinforce vocabulary and spelling instruction to help students keep up, catch … learn more

PBS Learning Media Build foundational skills in your preschool learners with videos, lesson plans, and games.

Classroom management made easy. Sign up for free.  Support your class activities, stimulate engagement and help your students get to work by using the intuitive tools of Classroomscreen.

Each person has different learning preferences and styles that benefit them. Some may find they even have a dominant learning style. Others that they prefer different learning styles in … learn more

A student-centered classroom, or student-centered learning environment, is one where the focus of instruction is shifted from the teacher to the student, with the end goal of developing … learn more

Differentiation is a rational approach to meeting the needs of individual learners, but actually making it possible on a daily basis in the classroom can be a challenge. … 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

Together with our members, community partners, and network of Affiliates across the country, we proudly ensure that the early childhood profession exemplifies excellence and is recognized as performing … learn more

Teachers need high-quality lessons that make prep time faster and easier – without sacrificing the creative, personal touch they bring to their classes. That’s why Kesler Science offers thousands of engaging, editable lessons and activities for … learn more

At the end of this comprehensive biomes lesson plan, students will be able to observe and describe how different environments, including microhabitats in schoolyards and biomes, support different … 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

Digital storytelling can help boost communication and presentation skills. While storytelling is nothing new, it hasn’t always been applied effectively in the modern classroom. Obviously, storytelling is a … learn more

Digital storytelling creates greater access for students to narrate lived and fictionalized events and experiences. Students can combine multiple media forms — including text, photos, drawings, animations, audio, … 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

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

CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School FlexBook® covers core physical science concepts and includes SIMs, PLIX, real world examples, and videos.

CK-12 Life Science for Middle School FlexBook® covers core life science concepts and includes PLIX, real world examples, and videos.

CK-12 Earth Science for Middle School FlexBook® covers core earth science concepts and includes PLIX, real world examples, videos, and study guides.

Mr. Nussbaum.com was developed with the idea that crucial concepts, themes, ideas, and facts taught in the classroom can be enhanced over internet interactivity. The website covers all … learn more

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

The goal of the Science Game Center is to demonstrate to teachers, scientists, museums, and parents the myriad ways games can be used to improve education in math and science. … learn more

I can provide time saving and engaging science lessons that are ready for you to use tomorrow.  Tips and tools for busy science teachers.

Your first year teaching is going to be one of the hardest years of your career. I frequently went home near tears thinking “I just can’t do this. … learn more

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

Twig Science Tools, created by Twig Education. Award-winning resources to engage your K-5 class in the wonders of science, all aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.

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

Welcome to the newest area of the website!  The past year we have been incorporating our past Science Club project, favorite classroom activities, and exploration kits into our … learn more

Learn research, practice, and tools for integrating discipline literacy into mathematics, science, English, and history/social studies content based lessons.

Differentiation means tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. Whether teachers differentiate content, process, products, or the learning environment, the use of ongoing assessment and flexible grouping makes this … learn more

Project-based learning (PBL) naturally lends itself to differentiated instruction. By design, it is student-centered and student-driven, and it gives space for teachers to meet the needs of students … learn more

Learning never stops. Start your journey with training courses Learn basic and advanced skills across Google tools with free of charge online training courses designed for educators of … learn more

The updated Digital Citizenship definition – Digital citizenship is the continuously developing norms of appropriate, responsible, and empowered technology use -To lead and assist others in building positive digital … learn more

Physical Education examines how students are taught to improve their physical health through movement, exercise, and athletics. The lesson plan “A Game for Life” explores how soccer has … learn more

Find thousands of lesson plans that support and extend instruction in every content area, grades K-12. Each lesson plan is educator-developed and includes classroom-ready directions, a list of … learn more

KinderArt® and The KinderArt Club are for classroom teachers, art educators, homeschoolers, after-school program directors, future teachers, college students, artists and parents who want to enrich their children’s artistic lives at home. The goal of KinderArt® has been and … learn more

You know art is super important for kids, but you don’t know how to start. Maybe you are wondering how to get 25 Kinders to paint on the … learn more

K-5th grade. Teaching art from a distance is no easy task.. but I think I might be able to help! For those of you amazing teachers using Google … learn more

Many math games for Kindergarten thru High School. This website features Teaching Tools and a worksheet generator.

We believe that all children deserve a nurturing, engaging, and high-quality learning environment designed to support their unique needs throughout the critical, formative years. At Teaching Strategies, we … 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

In elementary school, students take social studies every year, beginning with the most basic elements of geography and history, and gradually progressing to more specific and detailed subjects … learn more

Allow students to see that history as we know it is interpretation and perspective. Evaluated key elements of effective teaching. Explore new teaching methods and approaches. Teachers demonstrate … learn more

When students are able to connect what you teach with the world around them, learning becomes fun, easy, and inspirational. Our resources cover a wide variety of themes that … learn more

All units are complete and ready to teach, with no prep, no hassle, and no need to spend time building background knowledge. Each PBL unit includes everything you … learn more

Whether you are teaching in a hybrid classroom or delivering your entire curriculum through remote or distance learning, this collection of resources will help you effectively manage the … learn more

Develop characters and a setting for a realistic fiction story, create puppets and design a poster to represent them, complete a story map and write a draft using … learn more

Welcome to The Teacher’s Corner Thematic Units collection. For each of our units we have organized multiple resources from several different providers, including websites, lesson plans, books and … 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 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

Search over 550,000 teacher-curated reviews to free and open educational resources (OER). Browse educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more. Educational Resources by Subject. Find effective … learn more

A website for Pre-school thru 8th grade. You will find lesson plans, a worksheet generator, guided lessons, a progress tracker, and many more activities in all subject areas.

The Open University is another example, this one from the United Kingdom, of universities taking their courses on line.

Open School BC designs, develops and distributes educational resources and services to public sector clients and K–12 schools in Canada. It operates on a cost-recovery basis within the … learn more

The Virtual High School provides a way for schools and school districts to augment their local offerings with additional classes for students and professional development for teachers.

The national PTA has issued parent involvement standards in schools. These could be incorporated into school handbooks.

ABC Education brings you high-quality educational content to use at home and in the classroom. All our resources are free and mapped to the Australian Curriculum.  These videos … learn more

Figure This, a combo from the Department of Education and NSF, offers 80 real-life math challenges for grades 6-8 and emphasizes parent-student collaboration. Figure This! demonstrates challenging middle school … learn more

Parents Magazine has a list of activities that are fun and can help with their development. We especially like Signature Storytelling, where your child adds their own twists … learn more

Wonderville is a multi-award winning blended-learning platform recognized for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) excellence and aligned with curricula across North America. Serving educators for almost thirty … learn more

PBS has a wide variety of games from simple to very challenging.

Summer is a brilliant time to explore science outdoors with children. You don’t have to set up fancy experiments, even just looking at properties of plants and leaves or testing … 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

The Franklin Institute site is a creative pacesetter for student exhibits. If you want to help students design their own exhibits, check out this museum. Dive deeper into … learn more

This guide takes your child through all the steps of creating a successful science fair project, from choosing a project and conducting research, to writing up a report … learn more

Free Resources and Free Access Want to create the best possible science project? You’re in exactly the right place! While you’re here browsing for the perfect project, don’t … learn more

Every year, Google has a competition open to students grades K-12 to submit artwork for the Google home page. Winners (broken out by grade level) will have their … learn more

Global Children’s Art Gallery showcases art from kids up to 12 years old from around the world, and welcomes new submissions.

The Job Corps is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. An excellent resource for kids … learn more

The Department of Education has compiled a comprehensive list of sources for Student Financial Aid. Definitely refer your juniors and seniors to this listing.

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

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

The NSTA Learning Center provides journal articles, book chapters, events (online and in-person), professional learning goals and activities tracker, and connections with other teachers through 14 topical forums … learn more