High School – Page 23 – STEMAZing Systems Thinking

Natural Inquirer

The Natural Inquirer program produces a variety of science education materials for PreK through grade 12. Natural Inquirer products are produced by the USDA Forest Service, the Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association (CFAIA), and other cooperators and partners.

Qwirkle

Qwirkle is as simple as matching colors and shapes, but this game also requires tactical maneuvers and well-planned strategy. Earn points by building rows and columns of blocks that share a common shape or color. Look for opportunities to score big by placing a tile that touches multiple pieces with matching attributes.

Zometool

Zometool is a unique and award winning building toy that is treasured by kids, parents, teachers, artists, and scientists. From projects to create crazy bubbles or buckyballs or DNA or other fantastic geometric structures, Zometool opens up endless possibilities for discovery. Used by kids and Nobel Prize winners, Zometool can engage any learner!

DragonBox Algebra

DragonBox is based on the vision that children should be trained to think creatively. Players discover algebraic rules and play with them. They have to use the rules to solve puzzles that lead to a lot of trial and error. It also encourages a tremendous amount of high-level thinking. DragonBox, called a serious game because it is hyper-educational, comes…

BrainPop Educators

Check out the BrainPOP Educators website with resources searchable by state and Common Core standards!

BrainPop GameUp

BrainPOP GameUp is a free educational games portal for the classroom. Find animated games with curricular content to engage students and bolster achievement. Collections include games for teaching Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, English, and Engineering & Tech. Check out the BrainPOP Educators website with resources searchable by state and Common Core standards!

BioInteractive

BioInteractive, from Howard Hughes Medical Institute, is a collection of free resources for science teachers and students. Animations on Chargaff’s Ratio, Malaria: Human Host, Malaria: Mosquito Host. Videos on Galapagos Creatures, Bacterial Growth and Dung Beetles and Their Fossilized Evidence. Virtual Labs for Bacterial Identification and Transgenic Fly. Fantastic collection of resources on all manner…

NOAA Climate Stewards Education Project

Do you teach about climate science? NOAA is looking for its next class of Climate Stewards – educators who want to investigate innovative teaching methods and become a part of a vibrant learning community. If accepted, you receive professional development and after completing the Project requirements, you become eligible for mini-grant funding, travel stipends to…

LearnZillion

LearnZillion offers a FREE and growing set of Math and English Language resources for Grades 2-12 that have been developed by expert teachers directly from the Common Core State Standards. The LearnZillion YouTube channel has helpful tutorials on how to set up classes and assign students.

Teachers Try Science

Teachers Try Science provides free and engaging lessons, along with teaching strategies and resources, that are designed to spark students’ interest in STEM. What’s more, the site features collaboration tools to enable teachers to discuss and share effective instructional practices. Lessons are targeted at Grades 5-12 on topics including algebra, earth science, geometry, measurement, physical…