National Science Digital Library
National Science Digital Library
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National Science Digital Library

The National Science Digital Library provides high quality online educational resources for teaching and learning, with current emphasis on the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines—both formal and informal, institutional and individual, in local, state, national, and international educational settings.

National Environmental Education Foundation: Programs Page
National Environmental Education Foundation: Programs Page
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National Environmental Education Foundation

NEEF is the nation’s leading organization in lifelong environmental learning, connecting people to knowledge they use to improve the quality of their lives and the health of the planet.

National Park Service Teacher Resources
National Park Service Teacher Resources
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National Park Service

The National Park Service offers distance learningfield trips and curriculum materials in addition to accreditedprofessional development  opportunities for teachers. The parks are America's greatest classroom, telling our stories, and conserving the best natural spaces the nation has to offer.

Math Forum
Math Forum
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Drexel University

The leading online resource for improving math learning, teaching, and communication since 1992. We are teachers, mathematicians, researchers, students, and parents using the power of the Web to learn math and improve math education.

Making Science Make Sense
Making Science Make Sense
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Bayer US

Some 40 years ago in Elkhart, Indiana, Making Science Make Sense (MSMS) was born when Bayer volunteers reached out to their community schools to help teachers teach and students learn science the way scientists do – by doing it. Today, Bayer sites in 12 locations across the country operate local MSMS programs, exposing their communities’ children to hands-on, inquiry-based science on a regular basis.

The Lawrence Hall of Science
The Lawrence Hall of Science
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University of California, Berkeley

Our curriculum, professional development, and direct-to-student programs are improving science and mathematics education across the country.

USDA Team Nutrition
Healthier US Schools Challenge: Smarter Lunch Rooms
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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the child nutrition programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity.

National Organic Program
National Organic Program
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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Organic is a labeling term that indicates that the food or other agricultural product has been produced through approved methods that integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.

USDA Food and Nutrition Services
USDA Food and Nutrition Services
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United States Department of Agriculture

Thanks to the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act, major improvements are being made across the country to transform school food to promote better nutrition and reduce obesity. To that end, we have created two toolkits.

USDA Farm to School
USDA Farm to School
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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Across the country, an increasing number of schools and districts have begun to source more foods locally and to provide complementary educational activities to students that emphasize food, farming, and nutrition.

National Farm to School Network
National Farm to School Network
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National Farm to School Network

Farm to school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and preschools.

 

Sustainability Skills Statements for Career and Technical Education
Sustainability Skills Statements for Career and Technical Education
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Advance Career Technical Education

Green/sustainability-related knowledge and skills have been identified to assist states and local programs to prepare individuals for green occupations by incorporating these knowledge and skills standards into the 16 Career Clusters. This webpage provides resources for developing sustainability knowledge and skill statements, in addition to more general resources.

Healthy School Lunch Campaign
Healthy School Lunch Campaign
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Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

The Healthy School Lunch Campaign is dedicated to improving the food served to children in schools by educating government and school officials, food service workers, parents, and others about the food choices best able to promote children’s current and long-term health.

Lesson Plans for Educators
Lesson Plans for Educators
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EPA

EPA has compiled a suite of hands-on, interactive lesson plans to complement and make use of the material on this website. The plans, aimed primarily at middle school students, work systematically and individually to reinforce students’ knowledge of climate change, as well as enhance skills across multiple disciplines. The lessons are correlated to national science standards.

EarthSky
EarthSky
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EarthSky

Based in Austin, Texas, EarthSky produces and compiles content about the cosmos and world through video, photos, and articles.

STEM Education and Outreach
STEM Education and Outreach
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DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory

National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is committed to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and supports all levels of learning. No matter where you are in your education, your STEM journey can start with NETL. This site is a hub for their community engagement programs and resources.

Community Resources for Science
Community Resources for Science
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Community Resources for Science

The goal of CRS is to help teachers give elementary and middle school students more opportunities to “do science” – to ask questions, test ideas, get their hands on real science activities. Their programs provide individual support and customized support for teachers.

Children and Nature Network
Children and Nature Network
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Children & Nature Network

The Children and Nature Network was created to encourage and support the people and organizations working nationally and internationally to reconnect children with nature. The Network provides a critical link between researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children's health and well-being. CNN also promotes fundamental institutional change and provides resources for sharing information, strategic initiatives, and success stories.

Resources
Resources
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National Association of Biology Teachers

On this resource page, the National Association of Biology Teachers provides links to a range of resources by topics within biological sciences such as bioethics, ecology, general biology, and animals. 

California MESA
California MESA
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California MESA

Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) is nationally recognized for its innovative and effective academic development program. MESA engages thousands of educationally disadvantaged students so they excel in math and science and graduate with math-based degrees. MESA partners with all segments of California higher education as well as K-12 institutions.

Teaching History
Historical Content
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teachinghistory.org

Provides resources and descriptions of the early conservation movement through a historical perspective.

Don`t Mess with Mercury
Don`t Mess with Mercury
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Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Regulation

Educational resource from the Agency for Toxic Substance & Disease Regulation which offers easily accessible facts about mercury, instructions for handling mercury spills, school policy recommendations, and student resources.

Physical Sciences Resources Center
Physical Sciences Resources Center
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Physical Sciences Resources Center

The Physical Sciences Resource Center is a web-based databank that provides K-20 teachers links to a wide range of teaching and learning resources in the physical sciences. All materials are classified by their grade level, topic, and activity type, and have descriptions outlining their content.

ASSET STEM Education
ASSET STEM Education
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Asset, Inc

ASSET STEM Education is a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education improvement nonprofit. It fosters STEM fluency and college/career readiness by providing educators of students Pre-K through career with highly effective professional development, hands-on educational materials and consulting services.

Research on School Health and Academic Performance
Research on School Health and Academic Performance
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The academic achievement of America’s youth is strongly linked with their health. CDC analyzes research findings to develop guidelines and strategies for schools to address health-risk behaviors among students and creates tools to help schools implement these guidelines.

World Water Day
World Water Day
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UN Water

World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Each year, World Water Day highlights a specific aspect of freshwater.

National Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Day
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National Environmental Education Foundation

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. On NPLD, thousands of volunteers and park visitors participate in service based projects and learn about the environment, natural resources, and the value of public land.