
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

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.
The following publications promote the success of individuals with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) academic programs and careers.
Broadening Participation by Welcoming Participants with Disabilities - how to make projects welcoming and accessible to participants with disabilities.
Equal Access: Universal Design of Your Project - how to make your project accessible to everyone.
Working Together: Science Teachers and Students with Disabilities - how teachers can work with students who have disabilities.
Making Science Labs Accessible to Students with Disabilities - designing science labs so that all students can fully participate.
The Winning Equation: Access + Attitude = Success in Math and Science - tips for teaching science to students with disabilities.
Technology and Universal Design - DO-IT publications promoting accessible information technology.
Opportunities! - a newsletter for students with disabilities that can be tailored to any postsecondary campus.
Critical Junctures Toward a Career in STEM - key milestones for pursuing a STEM career.
Equal Access: Science and Students with Sensory Impairments - designing science education to maximize the learning of all students.
Books and Comprehensive Training Materials
Creating an
E-Mentoring Community: How DO-IT does it, and how you can do it, too.
Guidelines for creating an electronic mentoring community. (© 2006)
Creating
a Transition Program for Teens: How DO-IT does it, and how you can do it,
too.
Guidelines for creating college and career transition programs for teens.
(© 2007)
Making
Math, Science and Technology Instruction Accessible to Students with
Disabilities A Resource for Teachers and Teacher Educators
Comprehensive materials and resources help science, math, and technology
teachers fully include students with disabilities in their classes and labs.
Making
Math, Science and Technology Instruction Accessible to Students with
Disabilities A Resource for Teachers and Teacher Educators
Comprehensive materials and resources help science, math, and technology
teachers fully include students with disabilities in their classes and labs.
Building
Capacity for a Welcoming and Accessible Postsecondary Institution
Guidelines, sample agendas, videos, handouts, overhead visuals, and
resources for conducting Capacity-Building Institutes to create welcoming
and accessible postsecondary courses and services for students with
disabilities.(© 2007)
Building the
Team: Faculty, Staff, and Students Working Together PRESENTATION AND
RESOURCE MATERIALS.
Synthesis of research, institutionalization guidelines, presentation tips,
tailored presentations, overhead visuals, and handouts help faculty and
administrators at postsecondary institutions fully include students with
disabilities in courses. Includes DVD compilations DO-IT Technology 1 &
2, DO-IT Programs 2, DO-IT STEM 1, and DO-IT
College 1. (© 2003)
Universal
Design in Higher Education: From Principles to Practice.
A comprehensive guide on creating fully accessible college and university
programs. A unique value to university and college administrators, and to
disability and diversity study faculty, researchers, practitioners, and
activists. Published by Harvard Education Press. (© 2008)
Videos
The following videos can be used in training sessions for private instruction.
Working Together: Science Teachers and Students with Disabilities (Video) - students suggest ways to make science activities more accessible.
The Winning Equation: Access + Attitude = Success in Math and Science (Video) - strategies for fully including students with disabilities in science and math activities.
Videos on information technology - making technology accessible to people with disabilities.
Other Resources
Links to education resources that help educators make STEM studies accessible to students with disabilities.
STEM Education Resources - Web sites for teaching STEM.
Increasing the Representation of People with Disabilities in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Doitsem (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics) - a discussion group for those interested in increasing the representation of individuals with disabilities in these fields.
The AccessSTEM/DO-IT Longitudinal Transition Study - data from a study that tracks the progress of students with disabilities through junctures that lead to STEM degrees and careers.
STEM Mentoring Program -Participants play academic games
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) SmartBriefBroad Institute
~ Educational Outreach Program
~ Diversity Initiative in Scientific ResearchCareer Cruising
Council for Opportunity in Education
Creative Learning ExchangeEducation Development Center, Inc.
~ ITEST Learning Resource CenterE Newsletter (with challenging math and science problems)
European Commission
ExxonMobil
ESRI Geographic Information Systems and Mapping SoftwareGlobal School for Advanced Studies
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Improving Teacher Quality State Grant Program
Information Technology and Innovation FoundationLemelson 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 FutureNational 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 TomorrowRennie 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 VaultTech-Based Economic Development Resource Center
MAA's Digital Math Classroom Resources
STEM Thematic Units
Iditarod
Geocaching
Dr. Alice Christie's Geocaching website
The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt SiteRoller Coasters: Cool video with corresponding activities for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics!
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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
You Can With Beakman and Jax
...a science site for kids (and teachers) who love science; includes some
neat science activities