* Also U.N. Sustainable Development Goals #9, 10, 11, 17 Read More
Guides and Curricula
4-H Science and STEM curriculaSelect from Aerospace, Computer, Electric, Geospatial, Science Discovery, Small Engines, Wind Energy and Robotics curricula
Engineering Everywhere Curricular Units – Includes urban landscapes, insulated homes, safety helmets and ice cream
StemConnect– STEM Connect is the captivating real-world STEM curriculum and career development resource from Discovery Education.
PUMAS – examples are aimed primarily at helping pre-college teachers enrich their presentation of topics in math and science.
Siemens STEM Academy Teacher Resources
Scratch Curriculum Guide – A design-based introduction to computational thinking with Scratch
UN Digital4Sustainability Learning Path– explores the transformational role digital solutions and innovations can play in advancing environmental and social sustainability. In particular, how can digital technologies power the green transition, and how can the digital transition be green?
Apps
Cato’s Hike – A Programming and Logic Odyssey – Cato stepped through and discovered that this world unlike his own didn’t follow the same rules. Every time he tried to take a step or an action he’d find himself stuck in place. Stuck that is until he finally discovered the rules in this universe: by writing a program for himself he would be able to overcome all obstacles and learn something new along the way!
Khan Academy – Khan Academy allows you to learn almost anything for free
Curious Ruler– With Curious Ruler, children can explore and measure objects around them and learn about sizes, units of measure, and proportions. Curious Ruler is both a useful utility and a great educational tool that supports Measurement and Data Core Standards.
Doodle Cast – The app records your voice as you draw to create quick presentations. Doodlecast Pro saves videos to the camera roll making it easy to import them into popular video editors or presentation tools such as iMovie, Keynote, or iBooks Author.
Games
Cargo-Bot – Cargo-Bot is a puzzle game where you teach a robot how to move crates.
Makey Makey – An invention kit for everyone
Scratch – Create stories, games, and animations. Share with others around the world
Videos
STEM everywhere video series– Explore STEM education in settings beyond the classroom walls, and see how opportunities to learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are all around us.
Change the Equation – STEM themed speeches and videos
The Futures Channel – subscription based collection of STEM videos
Useful Links
The Importance of Data Science Careers – Maryville University
Masters in Data Science -A website dedicated to outlining everything Data Science for students interested in furthering their education in STEM related fields.
Department of Defense: Learn about careers in STEM fields
The Smithsonian: Free Smithsonian STEM Games and Simulations
NASA STEM Activities for Students of All Ages
Discover Data Science – Discover Data Science is all about making connections between prospective students and educational opportunities in an exciting new field.
New Scientist Career Guide – European in focus but extremely interactive and informative
Kinetic City – Collection of Science experiments, games, activities, challenges and more…
eGFI – Dream up the future
Engineering is Elementary – Engineering is Elementary supports educators and children with curricula and professional development that develop engineering literacy.
Edutopia Technology Integration – Explore new tools and strategies for empowering students to fully participate in a connected, techology-rich society.
ITEEA – International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
STEM Inventory – is a catalog of STEM educational programs within California and nationwide.