For Teachers
Links on CCSTEM Resource pages to other websites are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement by CCSTEM. Please submit corrections and/or suggestions for additions to Resources Coordinator Walter Reil.
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Central Coast and State of California
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California Academy of Sciences .
– Teacher’s Lounge .
– Teacher Resources .
California Department of Conservation .
– Free Educational Material .
– Kids GeoZone .
– Teacher Resource Center .
– Teacher – Earth Sciences Content Standards for CA Public Schools .
– Teacher Features .
California Department of Education .
– Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics .
– Instructional Resources: Elementary / Middle Grades / High School / Post Secondary .
– Instructional Resources: Mathematics / Science .
– STEM Task Force / News Release .
California Department of Conservation: Earth Science Teacher Resources .
California Learning Resource Network (CLRN) .
CLRN provides educators with a “one-stop” resource for critical information needed for the selection of supplemental electronic learning resources aligned to the State Board of Education academic content standards.
– Professional Organizations .
California Mathematics Council .
– Common Core Resources .
– Mathematics Festival .
– STEM Resources / Teaching Resources .
California Polytechnic State University Pomona .
– Astronomy Southern California STEM Educational Resources .
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo .
– Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics / STEM Education Crisis Statement .
– College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science .
– College of Architecture & Environmental Design .
– College of Engineering .
– College of Science & Mathematics .
California Regional Environmental Education Community – Central Coast .
– Resource Directory .
– Student Opportunities and Contests .
– For Teachers / Teacher Opportunities .
California Science Center: Teacher Workshops .
California Science Teachers Association (CSTA) .
– Awards & Grants .
– Gold Coast Science Network Chapter LA, Ventura, Santa Barbara, SLO & Kern counties .
– Publications .
– Region 3 – LA, Ventura, Santa Barbara, SLO areas Resources / News & Events .
– Science Education Organizations .
– Teaching Resources .
California Science Education Conference .
Conference: Oct 19-21, 2012, San Jose
California STEM Summit .
Summit: Oct 15-16, 2012, San Diego
A powerful public event focusing on partnerships and solutions, directed at educators, business leaders, governmental leaders, philanthropic and non-profit organizations and anyone who wishes to actively support improving our children’s education. Open to anyone who wishes to attend.
EdSource .
– STEM .
– STEM Research and Policy Resources .
San Luis Obispo CUE (Computer-Using Educators) .
UCLA Resources for Science Education .
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National and Other Sources
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8+1 Science A new way of looking at science education .
AAA Math .
abcteach .
Amazing Space / For Educators .
American Society for Engineering Education .
– eGFI Promoting and enhancing K-12 STEM and engineering education .
Annenberg Learner Teacher professional development and classroom resources
– Amusement Park Physics .
Apple: Education .
– Education Resources for Educators .
– iTunes Podcasts – Education K-12 .
Ask Doctor Universe Washington State University .
Discovery Education .
– Teacher’s Resources organized by grade .
Engineering is Elementary / Related NSF Article .
Basic engineering-related instructional program for grade’s 1-5.
– Educator Resources .
FT Exploring Science & Technology Education .
Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy .
Created in partnership with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC), this professional development program is designed to help middle school math and science teachers from around the world become more effective educators in science, technology, engineering, and math. Educators are empowered with supplemental teaching techniques through simulated astronaut training and innovative educational tools that help bring science to life in the classroom.
Instructables / About .
A web-based documentation platform where passionate people share what they do and how they do it, and learn from and collaborate with others. The seeds of Instructables germinated at the MIT Media Lab as the future founders of Squid Labs built places to share their projects and help others.
Intel .
– Intel Learning Series .
– Education .
– For K-12 Educators .
– Math Program for Education Professionals.
Math.com .
Math Playground .
Created by a teacher in 2002 for students who needed a fun way to practice math facts. Since then, it has grown to include a wide variety of math topics, from problem solving and mathematical art to real world math.
National Education Association .
National Environmental Education Foundation .
– Classroom Earth .
— Professional Development Opportunities .
– Earth Gauge .
– National Environmental Education Week .
National Geographic .
– Education / Teaching Resources .
– The Solar System .
National Institutes of Health: Office of Science Education .
National Math & Science Initiative .
– Laying the Foundation .
Building a community of middle school and high school teachers that demand more from themselves and their students. LTF provides a comprehensive training program to states, school districts, STEM organizations, and schools that includes Pre-AP and AP teacher training, support, lessons, and classroom materials that improve student performance and create a college-ready culture. It’s more than professional development for teachers—it’s teacher-to-teacher training and resources that can be used in the classroom today!
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) .
– Education .
– Teacher at Sea Program .
National Science Digital Library .
– Math Common Core by grade level .
– Resources for K-12 Teachers .
National Science Foundation .
– Classroom Resources .
– Directorate for Education and Human Resources .
– Resources for K-12 STEM Education .
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) .
– Teacher Learning Center .
— Web Seminars / Registration .
—— Preparing for the Next Generation Science Standards .
– Freebies for Science Teachers .
NOAA – National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration .
– Education Resources .
PBS Kids .
PBS LearningMedia FREE digital media content library designed to support curriculum-based teaching and learning from PreK through 12th grade.
PBS NOVA Education . Sign up for their free Spark email newsletter.
PBS Parents .
– Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood – Parents & Teachers .
PBS Teachers .
– By Grade: Pre-K / K-2 / 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12 .
– Digital Media Guide .
– PBS KIDS in the Classroom .
– PBS KIDS PLAY Classroom Edition .
– PBS LearningMedia / Guide / Table of Subject Areas .
– STEM Education Resource Center .
Scholastic .
– Teachers Resources .
Science Buddies over 1,000 science project ideas .
Science for Kids .
– For Educators .
Successful STEM Education .
Providing information, events, and resources that highlight promising practices and tools in support of effective STEM education in schools and programs.
Teacher’s Net .
Mission: (1) To allow our teacher-users to contribute the content and direct site development, (2) To utilize the Internet to harness the collective intellect and wisdom of the worldwide teaching community, (3) To minimize costs to the greatest extent possible through automation, and (4) To never charge teachers for using our resources.
U.S. Energy Information Administration .
– Energy Kids .
– Energy Kids – For Teachers .
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Educators & Parents .
U.S. Geological Survey – Water Science for Schools .
For students (ages 9-90!) and anyone interested in water and the environment, offering information on the many aspects of water, including photos, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge.
Understanding Science – How Science Really Works UC Berkeley .
– Teaching Resources .