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Dept. of Education STEM Resources
In an ever-changing, increasingly complex world, it's more important than ever that our nation's youth are prepared to bring knowledge and skills to solve problems, make sense of information, and know how to gather and evaluate evidence to make decisions. These are the kinds of skills that students develop in science, technology, engineering, and math,… learn more
Federal Aviation Administration: The Sky Is the Limit for Students!
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Are you still figuring it out? If you love science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), then consider a career in aviation or aerospace! FAA's STEM Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) program offers lots of ways for you to explore this exciting world through… learn more
Intel: Teaching Strategy Resources for Educators
Developed by teachers, these exemplary unit and lesson plans integrate technology and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) concepts into classroom projects designed for different age groups. These plans come to life when teachers leverage technology into the classroom, aligning standards and promoting higher-order thinking with curriculum-framing questions, effective instructional strategies, and performance assessments. learn more
NASA for Educators
NASA has indexed hundreds of resources by subject, grade level, type and keyword. These lesson plans and teaching materials can be used to support your STEM curriculum. NASA has complied a wide rage of lesson plans and resources with a special emphases on STEM. learn more
NASA STEM Resources and Opportunities
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is America’s civil space program and the global leader in space exploration. The agency has a diverse workforce of just under 18,000 civil servants and works with many more U.S. contractors, academia, and international and commercial partners to explore, discover, and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity. At… learn more
NASA’s 6 Top Tools for Teaching About the James Webb Space Telescope
You don’t have to be a scientist or math whiz to teach about the James Webb Space Telescope, says Denise Davis, NASA's education specialist. NASA has a variety of free standards-aligned, educator-vetted resources for teaching about the James Webb Space Telescope that can assist high school science and STEM teachers working with advanced students as… learn more
STEAM Games, Apps, and Sites
When their forces combine, science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) are a super group of essential subjects that lead to long-lasting learning. Using an interdisciplinary STEAM approach in the classroom increases critical thinking, broadens perspectives and reduces overall misconceptions. And it's this constructivist type of learning that builds a culture of students willing to… learn more
STEM Grants
Look to sites like STEM Grants for information on educational grants for K-12 and educational non-profits. Other sources for funding and support can be found by contacting your local tech companies and maker spaces. learn more
STEM Sports
Our team combines STEM academics with sports to help K-8 students develop skills that can be used for future jobs and real-life situations. At STEM Sports®, we believe the powerful combination of STEM and sports is the key to meaningful learning that can last a lifetime. We provide standardized, turnkey K through 8 supplemental curricula… learn more
Teach Engineering
The TeachEngineering digital library, funded by the National Science Foundation, is a collaborative project with over 55 contributing organizations and a cadre of volunteer teachers and engineers funding. It provides educators in grades K-12 with free access to a growing set of activities, lessons, units, and living labs. One of their focus is Maker Challenges… learn more
The Science Spot: STEAM
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 regular science curriculum. Between projects and stations or modules, we are able to target a wide-range of concepts and spark student interest in these areas. learn more
Try Engineering: STEM Lessons & Activities
This includes Lessons and activities for hands-on learning TryEngineering Inspires the Engineers of Tomorrow TryEngineering aims to empower educators to foster the next generation of technology innovators. We provide educators and students with resources, lesson plans, and activities that engage and inspire. TryEngineering is an initiative from IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization for… learn more
UL XPLORLABS
Underwriters Laboratories' XplorLabs is a free resource designed to encourage students to "solve through science." Aimed at middle school students, the site uses interactive videos, instructional experiences, hands-on classroom activities, and creative classroom challenges to show they can solve real problems and help create innovative solutions for a safer world. Solve real problems through science… learn more
Vocational Schools and Project Based Learning
This video looks at Westfield Vocational High School and shows how their teachers and students are reinventing vocational education to be relevant for today's students. This school is changing the stigma around vocational schools, giving students over 1,000 hours of work experience and the possibility of getting meaningful work immediately after graduating high school. learn more