High School
Energy Foundations for High School Chemistry
Energy Foundations for High School Chemistry is a FREE collection of teaching resources which can be used to teach the big ideas about energy in your high school chemistry classroom. Exercises, lab investigations, videos, and demos focus on the fundamentals of chemical, mechanical, nuclear and gravitational energy.
Read MoreDIY
DIY is the best way for kids to get skills, meet others who share the same passions, and generally be awesome. Every member has their own profile where they share what they make and do, and earn embroidered skill patches for completing sets of challenges. The big idea is that anyone can become anything just…
Read MoreWorld Science U
World Science U – immerse yourself in the world of science! Education for everyone at all levels of interest and knowledge. Watch Science Unplugged videos to explore quick answers to hundreds of questions. Enjoy Short Courses, two- to three-week explorations with no homework and no prerequisites. The Short Course – Space, Time and Einstein: A…
Read MoreExploratorium Science Snacks
Snacks from the Exploratorium are not the kind you eat! They’re for learning and having fun! Exploratorium Science Snacks are miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at the Exploratorium. Each Science Snack includes the following sections: materials, assembly, to do and notice, what’s going on?, and etcetera. Science Snacks make great demonstrations…
Read MoreKnowledge Is Beautiful
Covering everything from dog breeds and movie plots to timelines of the far future and the complexity of relationships of the Middle East, this stunning book unveils the intricate, invisible and sometimes hilarious stories lurking in the data, information & knowledge surrounding us. Also published in German, French, Korean and Mandarin Chinese.
Read MoreInformation Is Beautiful
Information is Beautiful is a team led by London-based author, writer, and designer David McCandless. They are dedicated to distilling the world’s data, information and knowledge into beautiful, interesting and, above all, useful visualizations, infographics, and diagrams. An amazing resource for STEM educators and a great idea for a non-traditional assessment – have students create…
Read MoreIPCC Report 2013
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Fifth Assessment Report which is over 2,000 pages long. Climate Change Science 2013: Haiku by Gregory C. Johnson is a phenomenal example of science communication using the arts in which he attempts to distill the report down to 19 illustrated haiku. This project also serves as…
Read MoreConcord Consortium
The Concord Consortium STEM Resource Finder features some of the best of their free, open source educational activities, models and software tools. You can search by keyword or filter by subject, grade level, and type to find the right resources for your learning goals.
Read MorePhET Interactive Simuations
PhET Interactive Simulations range from elementary to university level and cover subjects like physics, biology, chemistry, earth science, math and cutting edge research. Check out John Travoltage to teach about static electricity! Each simulation has Sample Learning Goals, Tips for Teachers and Teaching Ideas.
Read MoreCC Better Lesson
Introducing CC.BetterLesson – a brand new, free resource from the BetterLesson team featuring the highest quality Common Core-aligned lessons created through their Master Teacher Project. Browse over 3,000 lessons
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