Teachers can use this website to find all sorts of resources from NASA for educators.
This website give you access to lesson plans, curriculum, and games! It even has links to state standards.
STEM can seem hard to implement in your classroom- it takes a lot of time, lots of materials. I won't lie to you... This can be true! However, here are some websites that involve low to no prep, and call for very common classroom and home materials, such as paper and scissors. These are some great introduction activities if you are new to STEM and want to get started.
Here is a big list of activities that involve no or low prep!
These STEM activities are based on using just paper (and maybe some scissors and rulers)
Nearpod is an interactive presentation tool that is useful for both students and teachers.
This is an interactive map making website. Great for student interaction!
You can find tons of free images here (that do not infringe on copyright) to post in presentations and on different interactive websites.
This resource allows you to make surveys and ask your students questions that they can answer by entering a code.
EiE is a research based curriculum from the Boston Museum of Science. It is classroom tested, and empowers students to “become lifelong STEM learners and passionate problem solvers.” Some of their focuses include empowering educators and students, and providing resources that keep pace with technology changes.
Edutopia is an educational organization that provides resources to improve K12 education. Some of their focuses include differentiation, classroom management, and STEM. They provide STEM guidance for teachers with the goal to “[e]ngage students with this successful approach to integrated studies that combine science, technology, engineering, and math” (STEM, 2021).
The National Association for the Education of Young Children is an early childhood education non-profit organization. They represent teachers, educators, families, and advocates. They have STEM resources and information for teachers that advocate for STEM and Literacy integration in the classroom, with suggestions on how to carry this out for educators.
STEM teaching tools offers tools and resources to help teach STEM. The tools are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. The tools are research based and help connect research to practice.
This website offers resources and projects on Engineering. They help connect students with the engineer design process and potential future careers. Some resources include connections with technology, tools, and literacy. You can easily search for resources by grade level and topic.
PBL is a way to teach that actively engages students in the process. PBL Words provides guidance, projects, and resources for educators to get started and to continue to work with PBL in the classroom. This fosters hands- on and engaging learning experiences for students.