ISS Learning Launchers
These are "Teacher Toolkits" that feature research and activities related to the space station. Use these lesson plans, videos, and related resources to bring the International Space Station into your classroom. New topics are featured every month, making this a site to check regularly.
NASA STEM Engagement and Docking Simulator
Test your ability to pilot the SpaceX Dragon2 and dock it with the space station:
CryptoClub for Schools
CryptoClub uses mathematics from the middle school curriculum as students explore cryptography through games and informal activities that involve secret messages.
The resources can be used by teachers in elective classes or afterschool activities. The resources include an interactive website.
Virtual Field Trips at the National Museum of Mathematics
The National Museum of Mathematics offers virtual field trips for K-12 classes. Topics include geometry, probability, and cryptography.
Read more … Virtual Field Trips at the National Museum of Mathematics
Supporting Student Science Learning During School Closures
The Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) have developed resources intended to help educators, families, and educational leaders during school closures. The documents are available in many languages and are editable to adapt to your local circumstances.
CSSS Resources for Science learning During School Closures
Read more … Supporting Student Science Learning During School Closures
Smithsonian Science for the Classroom Resources
This page from the Smithsonian Institution links to professional development and education research material as well as classroom resources.
Smithsonian Science for the Classroom Resources
Also, see the Smithsonian listing in our At Home section for additional resources.
Carolina Biological Supply Company Resources
The Carolina Biological Supply Company offers resources and they also feature resources developed with the Smithsonian Institution. They are sorted by grade level.
Carolina Biological Supply K-5 Resources
Carolina Biological Supply 6-8 Resources
Carolina Biological Supply 9-12 Resources
Flynn Scientific Digital Learning Solutions
Flynn Scientific offers digital learning solutions to help teachers with the school-home connection. These resources appear to have a cost and you must contact a sales rep.
See the Flynn Scientific listing in the At Home section for some free resources.