STEM Resources
SUMNER COUNTY SCHOOLS
Learning and Leading with STEM
Are you looking for ways to infuse exciting and engaging STEM (STEAM) lessons into your curriculum? Organizations such as the National Science Teachers Association, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics are great "go-to" resources for STEM. Here are just a few free (or low cost) resources that focus on teaching science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Looking for an interactive way to help teach a middle school math concept? This easy to use resource, organized by math topic, will help make the connection for you.
The STEM-Works is a resource for teachers, mentors, parents, STEM professionals, volunteers and everyone passionate about getting children eager to learn about science, technology, engineering and math. On that site three topics are explored: Robotics, Forensics and Wind Energy.
The Ultimate STEM Guide - 239 Cool Sites
This website has STEM challenges, games, resources, camps and contests for students in grades K-12. It is broken down by category, grade band level and even resources for girls.
A STEM website geared toward teachers that focus on elementary age students. It provides a focus on integrating STEM across the curriculum.
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
CIESE sponsors and designs multidisciplinary STEM curricula that educators throughout the world can use. These compelling lessons and projects promote problem-based learning, collaboration, higher order thinking skills, and critical analysis through the integration of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and other core subjects.
Teaching Engineering: Curriculum for K-12 Teachers
The TeachEngineering collection provides educators with *free* access to a growing curricular resource of activities, lessons, units and living labs. TeachEngineering is a searchable, web-based digital library collection populated with standards-based engineering curricula for use by K-12 teachers.
Innovative Technology in Science Inquiry
The Innovative Technology in Science Inquiry project engages students 3rd grade - 12th grade in STEM activities through the integrated use of technologies that include modeling, computational thinking, and real-time data acquisition.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Browse, order, or download a variety of award-winning educational resources, publications, and videos from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
100+ STEM Websites and Web tools for Teachers
Discover a plethora of STEM resources in the LiveBinder. This resource contains videos, lesson plans, animal cams, coding information, and apps to integrate STEM in your classroom today!
Algodoo is now free to download on the App Store.
Algodoo is a unique 2D-simulation software from Algoryx Simulation AB. Explore physics, build amazing inventions, design cool games or experiment with Algodoo in your science classes. Algodoo encourages students and children’s own creativity, ability and motivation to construct knowledge while having fun.
Learn basic engineering concepts while you build machines and create your own inventions. TinkerBox also includes a puzzle mode, which includes physics-based puzzles and mechanical concepts. You must rely on your creative problem solving skills to win. Skills: logic, patience, critical thinking, action and reaction. The game allows players to create inventions using a variety of technologies and tools.
MaKey MaKey has lots of inventions for classroom students. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It's a simple Invention Kit for Beginners and Experts doing art, engineering, and everything in-between. For purchase.
STEM Professional Learning
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORS
Kathy Pryor - Title I
Linda Oliver - Elementary
Ben Bruce - Middle
Rhonda Bruce - High