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DragonBox Algebra

DragonBox is based on the vision that children should be trained to think creatively. Players discover algebraic rules and play with them. They have to use the rules to solve puzzles that lead to a lot of trial and error. It also encourages a tremendous amount of high-level thinking. DragonBox, called a serious game because it is hyper-educational, comes…

BrainPop Educators

Check out the BrainPOP Educators website with resources searchable by state and Common Core standards!

BrainPop GameUp

BrainPOP GameUp is a free educational games portal for the classroom. Find animated games with curricular content to engage students and bolster achievement. Collections include games for teaching Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, English, and Engineering & Tech. Check out the BrainPOP Educators website with resources searchable by state and Common Core standards!

BioInteractive

BioInteractive, from Howard Hughes Medical Institute, is a collection of free resources for science teachers and students. Animations on Chargaff’s Ratio, Malaria: Human Host, Malaria: Mosquito Host. Videos on Galapagos Creatures, Bacterial Growth and Dung Beetles and Their Fossilized Evidence. Virtual Labs for Bacterial Identification and Transgenic Fly. Fantastic collection of resources on all manner…

ClimateChangeLIVE

The ClimateChangeLIVE distance learning adventure includes electronic field trips to allow students the opportunity to learn about climate change science directly from climate experts and educators. Check out the website for an amazing collection of science-based, climate education resources and programs.

NOAA Climate Stewards Education Project

Do you teach about climate science? NOAA is looking for its next class of Climate Stewards – educators who want to investigate innovative teaching methods and become a part of a vibrant learning community. If accepted, you receive professional development and after completing the Project requirements, you become eligible for mini-grant funding, travel stipends to…

LearnZillion

LearnZillion offers a FREE and growing set of Math and English Language resources for Grades 2-12 that have been developed by expert teachers directly from the Common Core State Standards. The LearnZillion YouTube channel has helpful tutorials on how to set up classes and assign students.

Teachers Try Science

Teachers Try Science provides free and engaging lessons, along with teaching strategies and resources, that are designed to spark students’ interest in STEM. What’s more, the site features collaboration tools to enable teachers to discuss and share effective instructional practices. Lessons are targeted at Grades 5-12 on topics including algebra, earth science, geometry, measurement, physical…

Smithsonian Blog

You may find the Smithsonian’s College of Arts and Sciences blog interesting. From The Art and Science of Growing Snowflakes in a Lab to This is What Happens When You Ask Scientists to Explain Their PhDs in Dance, this blog represents the space where the studio meets the research lab!

VEX Robotics Competition

The VEX Robotics Competition is the largest and fastest growing middle and high school robotics program. Each year, an exciting engineering challenge is presented in the form of a game. Students build innovative robots and compete year-round in a variety of matches. In addition to learning valuable engineering skills, students gain life skills such as teamwork, perseverance,…