Subject Gateways

Biology Resources
K-12 biological sciences tools and services.

Chemistry Resources
Collections of digital materials intended for teaching and learning chemistry.

Computational Science Resources
Computational Science models, activities, tutorials and courses.

Engineering Resources
Links to engineering curricular units, lesson plans, and activities.

Middle School Science and Mathematics Resources
Includes an in-depth look at teachable concepts in science and mathematics.

Physics and Astronomy Resources
K-12 Physics and Astronomy collections.

Science Resources
Lesson plans for Earth and Space Science, Engineering, Life Science, and Physical Science.

Professional Development and Tools

NSDL/NSTA Year 3 Web Seminar 8: APS: Studying the Human Physiological Limits of Exploring Mars

For seminar 8 (May 13, 2009), the American Physiological Society provided our featured expert, Dr. Jim Pawelczyk, Associate Professor of Physiology, Kinesiology and Medicine at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Pawelczyk has had extensive experience as an astronaut and researcher on the effects of microgravity on the human body.

View More NSTA Seminars

Project Tomorrow

Check out the Project Tomorrow website to learn about the results and trends from the Speak Up 2008 survey; get a summary of National Findings 2008; and explore the series of Speak Up presentations and webinars . Registration information included.

Exploratoriums Hands-On AfterSchool Activities

The Exploratorium aims to bring science and math enrichment activities into out-of-school time. Includes hands-on activities, step-by-step videos, teaching tips, and more.

EPD: Educators Professional Development

Looking for information on an upcoming conference? This new international database provides information on professional development events that are organized by grade level and subject area. Users can also submit information on upcoming conferences, online meetings, workshops and other professional development opportunities for posting. The site also allows you to share information with your colleagues via social networking platforms or by email.

NSDL Brown Bag Webinars

The NSDL Resource Center offers monthly Brown Bag webinars on topics of interest to STEM educators at all levels. View past NSDL Brown Bags of interest to K12 educators.

Tools and Services

• K-12 Science Literacy Maps
  Connect learning concepts, NSES standards and NSDL educational resources
• K-6 Science Refreshers
  Build your content knowledge or provide a quick refresher just in time to teach a topic.
• Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears
  An online magazine focused on helping K-5 teachers integrate polar concepts into their teaching.
• Instructional Architect and Content Clips
  Create engaging educational web pages for the classroom.
• NSDL Search Box
  Add the NSDL Google Gadget to your Google Personalized homepage or add the NSDL Searchbox to your own website.
• View Outreach Materials
  Download flyers to promote the NSDL.