STEM Resources

(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Teachers                                           Students

Teachers



Links for Teachers
searching for material for those in the grades of K-4 in the area of Technology.
 


4Teachers - Teach with Technology
4Teachers.org works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering online tools and resources.

Best Buy Teach Awards
Through Best Buy Teach Awards we provide gift cards to schools so they can purchase technology for their students.

Computer Science Teachers Association
CSTA provides opportunities for K-12 teachers and students to better understand the computing disciplines and to more successfully prepare themselves to teach and learn.

Computers for Learning
The CFL website http://www.ComputersForLearning.gov provides schools and educational nonprofit organizations with registration forms for requesting excess computer equipment.

National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers
Building on the NETS for Students, the ISTE NETS for Teachers (NETS•T), which focus on preservice teacher education, define the fundamental concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes for applying technology in educational settings.

National Nanotechnology Initiative
Offers K-12 teacher resources focused on experiential learning.


Links for Teachers searching for material for those in the grades of K-4 in the area of Engineering.


Children's Engineering Educators, LLC
Geared for teachers in grades K-5. This page contains free downloadable PDF files of design and technology projects for teachers to use in their classrooms.

ITEA
ITEA is a professional association for technology education teachers who teach a curriculum called "technology education" which is problem-based learning utilizing math, science and technology principles.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Schools/Colleges science, engineering, and technology Educator Resources support.


Links for Teachers searching for material for those in the grades of K-4 in the area of Math.


AAA Math
AAA Math features a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons. Unlimited practice is available on each topic which allows thorough mastery of the concepts. A wide range of lessons (Kindergarten through Eighth grade level) enables learning or review to occur at each individual's current level.

Ask Eric
This collection contains more than 2000 unique Educator Resources which were written and submitted by teachers from all over the United States and the world. Subjects include computer science, mathematics, science and vocational education.

AT&T - Blue Web'N
An online library of outstanding Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level, and format (tools, references, lessons, hotlists, resources, tutorials, activities, projects).

Cool Lessons Educational Consulting
Designed as a resource for teachers K-12 who wish to find quality ready-made units and lessons for all subjects.

EdHelper
edHelper.com is dedicated to providing teachers a single shop for educational resources.

ENC
ENC provides the resources and support for math and science educators needed to help raise student achievement in these vital subjects.

Houghton Mifflin Education Place
Provides support materials for teachers, students and parents. Provides online lesson planning, podcasts and professional development.

Intel Education Initiative
Each year Intel invests USD 100 million to help teachers teach, students learn and universities around the world innovate—particularly in the areas of math, science and technology.

International Society for Technology Education
ISTE is dedicated to helping educators around the world connect with information, people, and organizations. On this page you will find a variety of tools and resources to help you bring educational technology into the classroom.

Los Alamos National Laboratory
The MegaMath project is intended to bring unusual and important mathematical ideas to elementary school classrooms so that young people and their teachers can think about them together.

Math Drills
Math-Drills.Com includes over 6000 free math worksheets with answer keys. Using math worksheets in the classroom or at home has many benefits. Classroom teachers use the free math worksheets on this website to assess students' mastery of basic math facts, to give students extra practice, to teach new math strategies, and to save precious planning time. Parents use the free math worksheets on this website to give their child extra practice with essential math skills. Using the math worksheets over the summer and other breaks allows students to stay sharp for the upcoming school term.

Math Goodies
Welcome to Math Goodies, a math help portal featuring interactive lessons, worksheets and homework help. A pioneer of interactive help, our site has been reviewed on television and radio! Today we have over 500 pages of activities for students, educators and parents.

Teachers Helping Teachers
Teachers helping teachers.

Teacher's Lab
The goal of the Teachers' Lab is to provide teachers and educators with a deeper understanding of commonly taught math and science concepts. Each lab will combine online activities with background information, interactive polls or worksheets participants can use in their classroom, plus links to related material.

Teachers Teaching with Technology in Mathematics and Science.
T3 is teachers teaching teachers to provide the best professional development program for the appropriate use of educational technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics and science worldwide.

Teaching & Learning of Maths
This website is dedicated to the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Teachnology
Provide free and easy to use resources for teachers dedicated to improving the education of today's generation of students.

The Franklin Institute
This site contains online science content, resources and professional development information for educators, and more.

The MacTutor History of Mathematics Archives
A history of mathematics including biographies of famous mathematicians.

Thinkfinity by Verizon
Thinkfinity provides more than 49,000 rich, high quality educational resources for K-12 education including standards-based Educator Resources, student materials, interactive tools and web sites that have been created or reviewed and approved by our Content Partners.



STEM studies accessible to students with disabilities



Publications

The following  publications promote the success of individuals with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) academic programs and careers.

Books and Comprehensive Training Materials

Videos

The following  videos can be used in training sessions for private instruction

Other Resources

Links to education resources that help educators make STEM studies accessible to students with disabilities.


The following are some sites that are helpful in planning activities or lessons in science, technology, engineering, or math.


 
AAUW descriptions of model STEM programs for girls
NASA Glenn Learning Technologies Project
ParenTech: Parenting in a digital age
USGS LearningWeb
SciEd:Science and Mathematics Education Resources
Discovery Science Center
Nova OnLine
S.T.E.P.Resources and Sites of Interest
TheNew Explorers Online
Science Education Links
NationalInstitutes of Health Women's Health Initiative
Illinois Area 6 Learning Technology Hub Curriculum Based Resources
his site links to other Web sites with K-12 general, guidance counseling,humanities, science, math, and classroom internet resources
The MAD ScientistNetwork
his site allows one to ask questions online which are answered byvolunteer scientists, and also contains a MAD lab, library, and careerinformation
CornellTheory Center Math and Science Gateway
DiscoverMagazine-School Science Program
Eisenhower NationalClearinghouse (ENC) for Mathematics and Science Education
TheE'Lectric Learning Web-The Global Museum
Expect the Best from a Girl
GenLink:Kids'Science-Educational Links to Science Resources
LearningWebs
SanDiego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) K-12 Science Math Education Resources
TAP(The Ada Project) References--Early Science & Technology Education
TAPJunior: Resources for Encouraging Girls & Teens in Science/ Computers/Technology

STEM Related Educational Journals: Virginia Tech STEM K-12 Outreach Initiative
 


The following are links to STEM classroom resources for teachers from the University of Massachusetts


 


Additional Resources


 

Alliance for Science & Technology Research in America
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Chemical Society
American Institute of Physics
American Museum of Natural History
American Physical Society
Argonne National Laboratory
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) SmartBrief

Broad Institute
~ Educational Outreach Program
~ Diversity Initiative in Scientific Research

Career Cruising
Council for Opportunity in Education
Creative Learning Exchange

Education Development Center, Inc.
~ ITEST Learning Resource Center

E Newsletter (with challenging math and science problems)
European Commission
ExxonMobil
ESRI Geographic Information Systems and Mapping Software 

Global School for Advanced Studies

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Improving Teacher Quality State Grant Program
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation 

Kauffman Foundation

Lemelson Center (Smithsonian Institution)

Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MassCUE)
Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council
Materials World Modules
Metiri Group
Metro West STEM Pipeline Network 
MIT OpenCourseWare for High School Students
Museum of Science, Boston
~ National Center for Technological Learning
~ Engineering is Elementary
~ Engineering the Future

National Center for Science Education
National Center for Women and Information Technology
National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology
National Council on Teaching and America's Future
National Council on Teacher Quality
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
National Science Digital Library (NSDL)
National Governors Alliance
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
National Math & Science Initiative

National STEM Caucus
National Science Teacher Academy Associate Fellowships (NSTA)
 

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Partnership for 21st Century Skills 
Project Tomorrow 

Rennie Center for Research Education & Policy

SAI Guide to Building Effective STEM Education Programs
Science and Engineering Resources

Science Resources for Leaders and Stakeholders from New York
Science Volunteering
Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society
State of State Math Standards 2005
Svalbard Global Seed Vault 

Tech-Based Economic Development Resource Center

The STEM Blog

MAA's Digital Math Classroom Resources


STEM Thematic Units


Iditarod

Geocaching
Dr. Alice Christie's Geocaching website
The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site

Roller Coasters:  Cool video with corresponding activities for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students


Links for Students searching for material for those in the grades of K-4 in the area of Space Science.


Aerospaceguide
Your guide to aerospace. It caters for the general public, students, scientists and space kids.

Amazing Space
We promote the science and majestic beauty of the universe for use in the classroom. The materials we develop for educators and learners of all ages are accurate, classroom-friendly, visually appealing, and carefully crafted to adhere to accepted educational standards.

Brain POP
Provides educational movies and homework help for K-3 students. Subjects include science, math, reading and social studies.

Cool Cosmos
Find the answers to your questions about space.


Links for Students searching for material for those in the grades of K-4 in the area of Earth Science.


Discovery Channel
Discovery Education provides engaging digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.

Engineering Interact
New and exciting free educational resource for primary school children aged 9 to 11. Information about real world applications and cutting edge research motivates children and introduces them to the exciting subject of engineering.

How Stuff Works
howstuffworks explains hundreds of subjects, from car engines to lock-picking to ESP, using clear language and tons of illustrations.

JASON Project
Provides interdisciplinary science activities for middle school students and professional development programs for science educators.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Virtual Field Trip
Learn how JPL explores space and studies Earth. Select a character and take a virtual trip around the lab.

National Center for Atmospheric Research
NCAR provides the university research and teaching community with tools such as aircraft and radar to observe the atmosphere and with the technology and assistance to interpret and use these observations.


Links for Students searching for material for those in the grades of K-4 in the area of Technology.


Fact Monster
FactMonster.com (formerly known as Infopleasekids.com) was launched in August 2000 by Information Please. Fact Monster and its Homework Center have received national recognition for their unbeatable reference materials, fun facts and features, and individualized homework help.

National Institute of Science & Technology
Federal physical science research laboratory.

MIT Media Lab Podcast and Technology Resources for Students


Links for Students searching for material for those in the grades of K-4 in the area of Math.


Aunty Math
Math challenges for K-5 learners

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Explore career information in the areas of math, science, computers, and nature.

Get Smarter
An animated, interactive testing and learning site. Compare your math and science performance against students worldwide. Includes information on careers using math and science skills.

Math2
Math reference tables.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Provides lessons and resource for teachers of mathematics of all grade levels. Grants and awards are also available.

New York Times Learning Network - Math & Economics
Mathematics and economics.

Raytheon Math Moves
The goal of the website is to stimulate interest in everyday math through compelling and relevant content and prize winning contests and events.

The Math Forum
Internet mathematics library.


Links for Students AND Teachers searching for material for those in the grades of K-12 in the area of General Science


Alexander Graham Bell's Path to the Telephone
...a content-rich site that contains detailed drawings and information about this important invention

Ask a Science Expert
...a list of science mentors to which teachers or students can pose questions of interest

American Museum of Natural History: Resources for Learning
...a collection of activities, articles, evidence and analysis and more, for educators, families, and students interested in teaching or learning about science

AskERIC Lesson Plans : Science

Bill Nye, The Science Guy
...a site devoted to science and Bill Nye's television show

Catalog of the Scientific Community in the 16th and 17th Centuries
...a searchable database of over 600 biographies on members of the scientific community during the 16th and 17th centuries

Cornell Theory Center: Math and Science Gateway
...great links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12

Dragonfly
...a companion to a magazine of the same name, this page introduces basic science and nature concepts to the elementary student

Elementary Science Activities: Unit Resources
...links to a wealth of sites to support many elementary level science topics

eNature.com
...a site of the National Wildlife Foundation with information on wildlife and plants, birding information, the ability to create your own habitats, andfield guides

Encyclopedia Smithsonian
...a site which includes "answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z"

Eric's Treasure Trove of Scientific Biography
...a comprehensive online encyclopedia of famous scientists in history

Exploratorium
...a collection of electronic exhibits and resources for teachers, students, and science enthusiasts

Exploratorium Learning Studio
...hands-on science lessons, NASA resources created by teachers, and an archive of the past top sites make this a great starting point for science teachers

Extreme Science
...a site dealing with scientific records and including links to related sites

Food Science Experiments and Learning Opportunities
...inks to information, experiments, classroom activities, and much more dealing with food science

Frank Potter's Science Gems
...an extensive, annotated meta-index to 2000 science sites; arranged by subject and grade level

MSEnet Science Sites
...a categorized set of links to many science sites

Invention Dimension
...an informational resource for students and teachers who want to know more about American inventors and their discoveries

Museum of Science's (Boston) Virtual Exhibits
...visit an electricity, fractal, and electron microscope exhibit, among others, online

National Institutes of Health (NIH): Office of Science Education
...a large collection of lesson plans and resources specifically intended for teachers in grades K-12

National Science Digital Library
...a site which provides access to resources and tools to support teaching and learning (from K-16) in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

National Science Foundation
...contains valuable reports on current scientific topics; useful for teachers and secondary school students

Nearctica
...a site with extensive links to information about the plants, animals, and the physical environment of North America

Science Education Gateway
...organized lists of lessons and resources from museums and science organizations

Science Fair Theme Page
...links to sites which contain information and/or other links related to science fairs

Science for Families
...a resource site for classroom and home with many links to sites of interest to students

Science Junction
...a nice science site with links for teachers and students alike; rather graphically intensive

Science Learning Network
...a site which provides Internet exploration of science museums and resources for science educators

Science Net
...a well-compiled list of sites for students in the area of the sciences

Science NetLinks
...a contributor to the MarcoPolo collection, this site includes standards-based lesson plans, links to useful Web resources, and a section with 90-second audio segments dealing with science issues of interest to the classroom

Science of Hockey
...a "Sports Science" resource developed by the Exploratorium to take you inside the game

Science Page
...a very nice list of science links for teachers arranged in broad subject areas

Science Portfolios
...an introduction to the use of portfolios for alternative assessment in science

Science Spot
...a nicely arranged elementary science site with links to science resources, original lesson ideas, science trivia, and much more

ScienceMaster.com
...information and resources in the sciences for middle and high school students

SciNet Science Search
...a browseable and searchable directory of science sites in many categories and also translated into many languages

Smithsonian Home Page
...the starting page with links to the Smithsonian's electronic exhibits

Teachers' Lab
...a quarterly-updated, content-rich math and science site which combines online activities with background information for teachers

TryScience
...this site highlights the activities of over 600 hands-on science museums from around the world (in eight languages), includes support for teachers and parents, and offers ideas for student science extension activities at home

Virtual Field Trip Site
...a well-done group of natural science-related field trips on the Web with original content, teacher resources, and links to related sites

Walk Through Time: Evolution of Time Measurement
...an online exhibit highlighting the history of timekeeping

WWW Virtual Library : Educational Technology
...a gold mine of links to sites dealing with educational technology for the schools

Why Files
...an NSF-funded electronic exploration of the science behind the news; updated twice monthly

Yahoo Science List

You Can With Beakman and Jax
...a science site for kids (and teachers) who love science; includes some neat science activities