15,000+ Teacher-reviewed Resources Since 1998! Dive Into STEM!These four (free) finds, created and curated by our K12 team at TeachersFirst, showcase a STEM booklist, math topics (correlated with standards), a STEM-themed Twitter chat archive, plus a cool science opportunity for middle school classes. Grades K-6Roots of STEM: Books and ideas for real world problem solving in your classroomThis collection of books and activities offers approaches to problem-solving and assists you in taking some of the mystery out of STEM/STEAM education. Find entry points and resources to apply in your own classroom. Activities are organized by grade. Grades K-12TeachersFirst's Math Resources for All GradesThis extensive collection of math resources, all based on NCTM standards and divided by grades (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12), includes Numbers & Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data & Probability. Don't miss all our classroom ideas! Grades K-12Twitter Chat: Infusing STEM Into Any ClassroomThis recent Twitter chat archive, hosted by our K12 coaches, discusses ways to incorporate STEM into any content area as well as highlights tech tools that promote STEM activities and critical thinking skills through STEM education. Grades 6-9MySciLifeEngage your students with this free social learning platform for middle school science. The platform works with any curriculum and includes resource materials aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Join our next training on Thursday, 2/28. STEM for the MiddleMany of our featured sites this week are designed especially for middle school and include science lessons, an introduction to engineering, and science news. Grades 6-8SCALE Science EducationDiscover performance-based science lessons for middle school students correlated to Next Generation Science Standards. Each includes a complete set of materials for teachers and students; some include slide presentations and other features. Grades 6-10Those Amazing EngineersView this introduction to engineering topics and careers through vibrant images, text, and video. Explore the many different types of engineers and follow links to learn more about each specific field. Additional links provide extra information. Grades 4-8Science News for StudentsWritten by science experts, Science News for Students, features a variety of topics aimed at readers 9-14 years old. Each story includes highlighted "power" words, which provide definitions for lesser-known vocabulary and the reading level. Don't Miss New AdditionsWe have added many new reviews to our website in recent weeks, including the trio of science-related tools shared below. Grades 7-12UL XplorlabsAccess these free STEM learning activities through exploration modules and hands-on learning all correlated to Next Generation Science Standards. Begin each module with a short overview of the topic then follow each step to investigate and solve. Grades K-4K-3 STEM Foundations: Life ScienceEach of these NGSS-aligned (and free) curriculum units for grades K-3 includes a reading selection and worksheets for science, math, and reading activities. Teacher's guide, videos, slide presentations, and more are also available. Grades 3-12Space School MusicalLearn about the planets, the moon, and more through this "hip-hopera" correlated to science standards. The materials are designed to be used as a whole production, or as individual stand-alone parts. Each section includes a video download and transcript! This Week at TeachersFirstThe Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C), a statewide event that provides quality programs focused on technology in the educational field, starts today! If you plan to attend, don't miss our BYOD presentation Tuesday, 2/12. This week, we're also featuring excellent tools to share with students on snow days. And lastly, please take a minute to share your thoughts about our weekly poll related to STEAM (or STEM).
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