"Around here, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things because we're curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."
- Walt Disney
Educator Resources
SIMULATIONS
ck12-Free online textbook, simulations, and notes. Very comprehensive.
PhET Simulations-Interactive simulations whether you have a laptop, iPads, chromebooks, or BYOD
Concord-Digital learning for math, science, and engineering
Interactive Web -Multiple resources and interactives for all content areas
VIDEOS & CLIPS
Discovery Resources 9-12 -Resources for grades 9-12 in multiple content areas
Edutopia -Open educational resources through the George Lucas Foundation
National Geographic -Free resources for all content areas
The Teaching Channel-Videos, plans, many resources
Green Ninja-Designing a science curriculum towards a more sustainable world
MIDDLE SCHOOL SITES & IDEAS
The Science Spot -A resource for middle school educators and students
Science Class Net -Designed more for middle school, it offers labs & activities
MUSEUMS & INSTITUTES
Exploratorium-An ongoing exploration of science, art and human perception this website features a vast collection of online experiences that feed your curiosity
Franklin Institute -The Franklin Institute from Philadelphia, great resource
NATIONAL FOUNDATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
NASA-Earth's Observing System -Land & Atmospheric Changes over time, great images & real time data
NASA for Educators-A comprehensive page developed by NASA specifically for educators
Jefferson Labs -Explore the nature of matter! Atoms, protons, electrons-oh my!
STEM & ENGINEERING
Engineer your Life -Engineering for girls
GFI -Boost your students’ math and science skills, enliven the classroom with engineering projects, expand your own professional horizons and stay informed& MS science educator offers up resources and labs
BIOLOGY
BioEd Online -Not just for Biology, a plethora of material including resources for K-8
Biodidac-A bank of digital resources for teaching biology
Biology in Motion-Original, entertaining, interactives on biology
Cells Alive -An excellent resource for cells
The Biology Corner-A great resource for Biology and Beyond
CHEMISTRY
ACS-American Chemical Society-Chemistry for Life
Chemistry Lecture Notes-Designed to help the Chem student with notes & lectures
Chem Tutor-Chem help for your students
Learn Chemistry-Enhanced learning & teaching in Chemistry
GEOPHYSICS & ENVIRONMENTAL
EPA-Environmental Education resources for teachers & students
NOAA-National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
NOVA-Developed by PBS, this NOVA-the Planet Earth
NWS-National Weather Service
USGS-U.S. Geological Survey
PHYSICS
Physics.Org-Your guide to Physics on the Web
Physics Central-Learn how your world works
The Physics Classroom-An excellent resource for the Physics Classroom
Physics4Kids-Rader's Physics for Kids offers many ideas for multiple grade levels
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TEACHER DESIGNED WEBSITES
N Clark -Nancy Clark HS
Global School Net- Support 21st century, brain-friendly learning, and improve academic performance through content-driven collaboration
GottScience?-Our very own Mr. Gottfried from RHS, check out GottScience
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Science Tech Daily-Daily facts and information about science
NGSS & NJSLSS RESOURCES
National Academies Press-Download a Free Copy of NGSS here
NGSS-A Vision for K-12 Science Education -Teaching Channel Video Clips on NGSS
NGSS: Disciplinary Core Ideas -Teaching Channel Video Clips on DCI
NGSS: Science & Engineering Practices -Teaching Channel Video Clips on Science & Engineering
NGSS/NJSLSS-Five Innovations -Five Innovations that make NGSS/NJSLSS Unique
NGSS/NJSLSS-10 Things to Know about NGSS/NJSLSS
NGSS/NJSLSS-Common Misconceptions-The Common Misconceptions Addressed about NGSS/NJSLSS