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Standards
The STEM Coalition
A coalition of education groups and businesses interested in furthering STEM education. There are good
links to reports and other useful documents.
NSTA
NSTA briefing on The Next Generation Science Standards; links to resources, etc.
Common Core Standards
An overview of the recently released Common Core State Standards.
Next Generation Science Standards
Links directly to the Next Generation Science Standards and accompanying resources.
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Lesson Plan Writing Tips
BSCS 5E Instructional Model: Creating Teachable Moments
Video Explaining the 5E model
Webb's Depth of Knowledge
Purdue OWL Writing Lab - APA Style reference guide
Make your APA referencing easier using this well-developed guide. APA is required in all Endeavor courses.
NASA's 5Es Overview: "The 5E instructional model"
NASA describes the 5E lesson planning format as an inquiry-based planning strategy.
BSCS 5E Instructional Model
A detailed description of the 5E model, developed by BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study)
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Technology
VoiceThread
Free site for uploading and collaborating on media (Powerpoint, PDF, video, etc.). Students can create projects, digital stories, documentaries, and more, and can comment on each other's work either textually or orally.
Blog sites
Free sites for writing, posting pictures and videos, and commenting on posted work. Gets kids writing and expressing themselves and allows conversation and dialogue.
Concept Maps
Inexpensive software and websites for creating diagrams showing relationships between facts, ideas, and concepts. Facilitates better conceptualization and comprehension.
Google Earth
Free virtual globe and mapping software which allows the superimposing of features such as images and information. Many projects have already been set up from around the world and are free to use. Second link includes ideas for educators.
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Engineering
NASA Engineering Design
A quick overview of the Engineering Design Process endorsed by NASA.
NASA BEST
Use the Engineering Design Process to guide students in grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8 as they solve problems.
Project Lead the Way
A series of middle and high school courses
Engineering byDesign
National curriculum model for Grades K-12
Engineering is Elementary
20 curricular units (storybooks) for elementary grades
The Infinity Project
A year-long high school course that includes a technology kit
Teach Engineering
A free digital library of K-12 engineering lessons
American Society of Engineering
American Society of Engineering Education's site devoted to K-12
Engineering Pathway
A searchable database of engineering lessons
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Math
Nasa Quest
NASA/University of Arizona Math Resources - resources below all accessed from:
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/vft/
- What's the Difference
Compare geometric shapes in pictures, graphics, animations, and movies side by side and explore area, volume, and proportion.
- Solar System Math
Access four classroom lessons centered on pre-algebra topics such as measurement, unit conversion, ratio and proportion, scale, data analysis, and data representation.
- Moon Math
A software application, with accompanying lessons, where users investigate lunar habitat design through learning the mathematical concepts of area, volume and proportion using geometric shapes.
Space math @ NASA
Use of mathematics in the context of today's scientific discoveries and explore how many kinds of mathematics skills come together in exploring the universe.
Illuminations
Look up standards, lesson plans, & they have tons of interactive applets FOR ALL GRADES
Figure This
Close to 100 challenges to ignite your mathematical brain & add some fun to your class, organized by topic
Math Forum
A large library full of activities, monthly challenges, technology resources, lesson plans for K-12 & above
MathBits
Resources geared towards HS and above, including integrating technology, movies, and caching worksheets.
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Electronic Field Trips
Estuary Education
Formally Estuary Live!, this excellent site offers videos, lesson plans, and real-time data for use in your virtual field trip to an estuary.
Field Museum of Chicago
Explore the far reaches of the Earth with explorers from the Field Museum. Learn about tools used to uncover ancient remains, view interactive maps, watch videos from the field and meet the scientists involved.
Ball State University Electronic Field Trips
New EFT's are updated monthly. Several additional options are archived, accessible with a password.
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Extreme Weather Events
NOAA Hurricane Tracks
Track the path of a hurricane in any region of the world. Plot latitude and longitude on student maps, learn about categories of hurricanes and collect additional data for student activities.
NOAA Satellite and Information Service
Search storm events within a state and county during a given time period.
NOAA Satellite and Information Service - Tornadoes
Obtain a detailed report with graphs and maps of tornadoes across the United States.
USGS Volcanoes and Current Activity Alert
View alerts from closely watched volcanoes, learn about historic events, view volcano webcams, and use interactive mapping tools to make Earth Science connections between volcano locations and tectonic activity.
Latest Earthquake Activity
View real-time data for earthquake activity across the U.S. including magnitude. Obtain great images and diagrams to teach earthquakes and make connections to Earth's dynamic structure.
Sunrise and Sunset
Obtain data for the obtain rise, set, and transit times for the Sun and Moon, daily.
Weather and Climate Data
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Ocean
U.S. Satellite Laboratory ACES
Use satellite data to teach formal science in the context of the ocean. The full curriculum is available through training in Endeavor's Life and Marine Science: Tracking Live Marine Animals course.
National Buoy Data Center
Zoom in to a specific buoy to obtain several data points: location, wind sped, atmospheric pressure, air and water temperature, etc. Compare current data to past data to look for trends.
Ocean Tides and Currents
Access tidal data for several coastal locations in the U.S.
El Niņo
Use real data to begin to understand the phenomenon of El Niņo. Activities are designed for grades 6-8.
Sea Ice
Obtain data and images as well as scientific analysis on Arctic sea ice conditions.
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Space
Google Moon
Explore the moon, including landing sites of Apollo missions. View craters and topography of the moon up close.
Google Mars
Compare the surface of Mars to Earth and moon using incredible imagery of the red planet. Search for volcanoes, explore canyons, ancient rivers and plains and research what scientists know of these features.
International Space Station
Get answers to all your student's questions about how astronauts live on ISS and what they research. View videos, read articles, collect data and signup for live webcasts.
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Programming and Computing Resources
Great resources for introducing students to coding for creating stories and games. Free resources for educators.
www.code.org
Free tutorials and online resources, including Day of Code.
www.turtleart.org
Programming inspired by LOGO programming language.
www.tinkercad.com
Free online app to create and print 3D models.
www.makeymakey.com
An invention kit that turns everyday objects into touchpads and combines them with the internet.
www.arduino.cc
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for anyone making interactive projects.
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