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HGK–12 Education Resources and Technology Planning Discover how K‒12 technology can enable new teaching methodologies, enrich existing curricula, and help students develop the critical-thinking and technical skills they … learn more

For $40 per year per teacher, edHelper provides plans and materials for a wide variety of subjects in all grade levels, K thru 12. Back to School Lesson … learn more

Professional Development Programs At the Exploratorium, we support educators. Whether inside the museum or on the other side of the planet, in school settings or out in the … learn more

Nancy Clark has created a site to provide high school and middle school science teachers access to the materials and resources that she has collected during 37 years … learn more

The Science Spot, a set of lessons and fun things by one teacher, adds new twists to old experiments. A great place for the middle school science teachers.

Digital Content for the Classroom FCIT offers over 100,000 pieces of free digital content for non-commercial classroom use by students and teachers.

LAT, a project at William & Mary’s College, is a place for educators interested in learning to “operationalize TPACK” (Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge) via curriculum-based learning activity … learn more

BrainBashers is a collection of brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, games and optical illusions.

As teachers quickly realize, there is not a single, one-size-fits-all solution to student engagement and learning. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles for curriculum … learn more

Dr. Gardner looks at what it takes for students to really assimilate knowledge and explains his Multiple Intelligence theory. Students are good at different things – logical thinking, … learn more

Much of today’s curriculum rests on Benjamin Bloom’s Taxonomy, a ladder with rungs for knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

The Newseum shows the current front pages from over 500 newspapers in the U.S. and around the world.

Most newspapers, such as The New York Times, are now online. Search your local newspapers for tie ins to current class topics, everything from math (what does 3 … learn more

CBC4Kids is the site for children’s programming by the Canadian Broadcast Network.

Vintage Space is an example of the hundreds of great topic channels available for the viewing on YouTube. Amy Shira Teitel is a spaceflight historian, author, and all-around … learn more

Numberphile is self described as “Videos about numbers – it’s that simple.” (I also have a bridge available for sale.) Topics include Problems with Zero, One Minus One … learn more

Next Vista For Learning provides a library of over 2,000 free videos made by and for teachers and students everywhere. They encourage anyone interested to submit short, creative … learn more

FlinnScientific has created a channel on YouTube devoted to explaining complex science topics, walking you through experiments, and anything else related to biology, chemistry, physics and life sciences.

PBS hosts a series of newsletters providing updates on all things PBS.

PBS Kids includes games, videos, apps for your cell phone and more.

DragonflyTV (formerly a part of PBS) features real kids doing their own science inquiries. Topics might include “how rapids affect a river ride”, “how do horses use their … learn more

Unlike other resources indexed here, the NPR Education page indexes interviews, talks, and content from recent NPR programs of interest to teachers and parents. Recent topics have included … learn more

While the current White House web site does not have an area specifically designed for students, many parts of the web site will be of interest. This example … learn more

This site is a treasure trove of resources, including access to many searchable databases, legislative, grant and targeted projects (eg. school-home partnering and technology projects), time-sensitive items (monthly … learn more

This page highlights PBL resources to help you in your efforts to create great learning opportunities for your students.

The Buck Institute for Education shows teachers how to use Project Based Learning in all grade levels and subject areas. Their goal is to help teachers prepare students … learn more

Well-designed project-based learning (PBL) has been shown to result in deeper learning and more engaged, self-directed learners. This video from Edutopia outlines five core elements of successful PBL… … learn more

Curriculum frameworks provide guidance for implementing the standards adopted by the California State Board of Education. It provides links to downloads of all curriculum frameworks. This page also … learn more

This is the link for the Arizona Department of Education academic standards. You can find similar links for your state and subject by searching Google for “[your state] … learn more

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a private, non-profit society of scholars, charged with providing independent, objective advice to the nation on matters related to science and … learn more

Information for improving student academic achievement of content standards by communicating policy and expectations and supporting districts by providing instructional guidance Your state department of education web site … learn more

The Environmental Protection Agency provides a number of free resources and guidelines for all age ranges from K thru 12.

Classroom Technology News (a.k.a, Tech & Learning) is a great resource for education technology professionals responsible for implementing and purchasing technology products in K-12 districts and schools. Tech … learn more

Peace Corps’ Educators initiative fosters an understanding of other cultures and global issues by providing online educational resources and linking U.S. learners and current and returned Peace Corps … learn more

The Nature Conservancy hosts excellent information on rain forests ans well as local issues. Check out their photographs and videos.

From city parks to forests of redwoods, from the air we breathe to the water we drink, everyone depends on a vibrant and healthy world. The Sierra Club … learn more

The Bureau of Land Management’s education programs and materials help teachers and students understand resource areas, multiple-use land management, and how citizens can affect land use decisions. If … learn more

The US Fish and Wildlife Service highlights regional contrasts.

The Environmental Protection Agency hosts resources on a wide variety of topics, from air quality to bed bugs. Information is broken out by state. Select your state to … learn more

This game from the EPA allows students to explore Recycle City to see how its people reduce waste, use less energy, and save money by doing simple things … learn more

GLOBE is dedicated to environmental studies, a core collection of this Internet Resource Center.

ePALS allows you to connect, communicate and collabortae with educators around the world. You can also Explore Experiences – a.k.a., collaborative lesson plans – involving tasks like designing … learn more

TED Curator Chris Anderson notes that there’s no single formula for a great TED or TEDx talk, but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones … learn more

Council for Exceptional Children has developed a best practices for students with disabilities. It includes info for administrators as well as teachers.

The Special Education program at the University of Kansas has enjoyed a world-renowned reputation for excellence for decades, and provides a number of programs and resources.

If you use the Google Chrome browser, this resource shows you how you can change the language Chrome uses and have Chrome translate webpages for you.

Tom Scott explains how Unicode and UTF-8 “hack” solved the problem of representing all the symbols, characters and letters that are used worldwide. Blame it all on the … learn more

The Understanding Language Initiative, developed at Stanford by well-respected specialists in the ELL world, links the common core standards in science with literacy. This site provides resources to … learn more

Type text or a website address and Google can translate it into the language of your choice. Constantly improving and one of the better options out there. Google … learn more

PREL is an independent, nonprofit organization with staff in Hawai’i, American Sāmoa, the Mariana Islands, Guam, and much of the rest of the Pacific. PREL works throughout school … learn more

The American Indian Library Association has compiled a list of resources for the native American communities. Everything from American Indians in Children’s Literature and FCC Internet Tribal Initiatives … learn more

SACNAS is dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM. … learn more

Another film from Op-Docs at the New York Times, this documentary features interviews with white people on the challenges of talking about race, and even realizing that they … learn more

Ask almost any minority parent and they’ll tell you the hardest thing was giving their children “The Talk”, not about the birds and the bees, but about what … learn more

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth provides assessment (“Talent Search”), summer programs, on-line courseware and whole family programs. They see the family relationship is critical in nurturing … learn more

Gifted children often lead double lives. Intellectually, they may seem like small, eccentric adults, and they may prefer the company of adults, but in many ways they are … learn more

In this TEDx talk, Heidi Hass Gable relates that being “gifted” often feels far from a good thing, especially when you’re the one living it. And yet the … learn more

Psychology Today has a good article for parents (and educators) explaining gifted children, signs to look for, and the importance of proper assessment. That troubled student with poor … learn more

Marty Nemko, Ph.D, posits that all children are entitled to an appropriate education, and to not be bored too much of the time. But in today’s mixed-ability classes … learn more

NAGC is the nation’s leading organization focused on the needs of gifted and talented children. Dedicated to uplifting and empowering those who support children with advanced abilities, NAGC … learn more

Resources for parents (and educators) dealing with learning disabilities. Updated regularly.

This page lists a wide variety of resource available from the federal government for people dealing with disabilities.

This site was created to provide a “one-stop shop” for resources related to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations.

With a mission to serve the needs of the ASL Educational Community, this site provides free, easy-to-use reference and learning tools to enhance in-classroom learning for ASL Educators … learn more

All Kinds of Minds, based on the work of Mel Levine, offers activities for kids while serving its main purpose — educating parents about the origin and resources … learn more

Being challenged doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! This video is an ASL interpretation of Pharrell Williams’s “Happy.” An expression of music in ASL composed by Rosa Lee … learn more

Learning Disabilities Online includes useful information for adults (and also students).

The Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence (CREDE) is focused on improving the education of students who are challenged by language or cultural barriers, race, geographic … learn more

Provides resources by language. Another resource for your “newly arrived” students.

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages is the professional association for teachers at all grade levels. You will find resources and up-to-date information on controversial … learn more

A monthly ‘zine, including updated links, for Teachers of English as a Second Language, is published at the Internet TESL Journal.

Estrellita is a beginning Spanish reading program for students in Bilingual and Dual Language classrooms. Estrellita serves as a bridge to English, they say, by laying a strong … learn more

YourDictionary is more than a standard on-line dictionary. It provides lots of tools and resources to help students choose their words precisely, avoid usage pitfalls, and gain confidence … learn more

The Center for Applied Linguistics provides a comprehensive range of research-based language and cultural education resources. Their focus is on developing practical resources related to language teaching and … learn more

There are many A/V resources available on the Internet to help ESL students. This one is memorable in that it takes the ABC song and adds a contemporary … learn more

EFL Playhouse is a wonderful resource for the very young English language learners. The activities include crafts, games, phonemic awareness, songs. This site has won many awards.

This site takes a few lines of The Little Prince and shows it translated from French into 251 different languages. For many languages, multiple translations are displayed, showing … learn more

In many areas of the United States, particularly in the southern and western portions of the country, a growing number of K-12 teachers are becoming English as a … learn more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also has a range of resources on Autism at the web site.

A go to place from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for resources on everything from the latest news to therapy and coping information.

Nicole Mays talks about teaching students with Autism. Includes personal insights and helpful ideas. Highly recommended.

RJCooper makes special software and hardware products for persons with special needs.

For students with ADD/ADHD, Grey Olltwit has created a number of software titles to take advantage of different learning styles, such as matching skills via music and games … learn more

“Assistive Technology: An Introductory Guide for k-12 Library Media Specialists” by Janet Hopkins at Linworth Publishing talks about creating an accessible library media center. Identifies some of the … learn more

CAST is a multifaceted organization with a singular ambition: Bust the barriers to learning that millions of people experience every day. We do this by helping educators and organizations apply … learn more

Kathy, a special education teacher, talks about some of the assitive technology pieces she uses in her classroom.

The Assistive Technology Industry Association outlines the types of assistive technology, how to choose the right device(s), and the various sources of funding for the devices. There are … learn more

Assistive technology (AT) are tools that let people with differences work around challenges. They make tasks and activities accessible at school, work, and home. Learn how AT apps … learn more

This Education World article defines the wide range of assistive devices, technologies commonly used in schools, and the effect of this technology in the classroom. Assistive devices include … learn more

As the Internet’s premier collection of online encyclopedias, Encyclopedia.com provides you reference entries from credible, published sources like Oxford University Press and Columbia Encyclopedia. At Encyclopedia.com, you get free access to over 300,000 … learn more

Britannica now provides on-line (for free!) the complete, updated Encyclopedia Britannica, the oldest and largest general reference in the English language, plus selected articles from more than 70 … learn more

Wikipedia, “the new kid on the block”, as of March, 2016 had approximately 38 million articles in 253 languages, with more than 5 million English language entries. While … learn more

Another option for exploring technology is your local MakerSpace. Here’s an example of a dedicated maker space for kids in Toronto. Use the Maker Movement link below to … learn more

Although Leonardo is commonly known as a “universal genius”, the exhibitions dedicated to him have almost always focused on some specific area of his activity: art, anatomy, technology, … 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

The National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD provides a wide range of resources, programs, and workshops for both teachers and students.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and its national education center for the Great Barrier Reef, Reef HQ Aquarium, offer an extensive range of educational resources and … learn more

MARE, developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley, is not an online project. However, MARE is included here because it is designed specifically for limited-English speaking … learn more

MBARI is the Research Institute for the Monterey Aquarium. You will see images of the canyon beneath Monterey Bay there. Students can participate in experiments first-hand and possibly … learn more