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
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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
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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.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. 

National Green Week
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Green Education Foundation

National Green Week is an annual event that empowers schools to engage in sustainability focused lessons, projects or activities between the first full week in February and the end of April. Participating districts, schools, classrooms or youth groups choose a week, then select from GEF's sustainability focused programs to be their ‘green theme.’ Each theme provides 5 day standards-based lesson sets, activities, recommended reading, sustainability tips, contests, and more.

International Walk and Bike to School Day
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National Center for Safe Routes to School

International Walk to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day.This event has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school and a celebration – with record breaking participation – each October.

Fuel Up to Play 60
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National Football League

Funding opportunities are available to any qualified K‐12 school enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60. Sponsored by the National Dairy Council, state and regional Dairy Councils, and other supporting organizations, the competitive, nationwide funding program provides money— up to $4,000 per year, per school — to jump start healthy changes. Funds are used to help schools implement one Healthy Eating Play and one Physical Activity Play from the 2016‐2017 edition of the Fuel Up to Play 60 Playbook.

To apply, schools must:

  • Enroll in Fuel Up to Play 60
  • Have a registered program advisor
  • Participate in the National School Lunch Program

Learn more and download an application from the website.