Maybe you're looking specifically for resources that will help you align your teaching to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), or are trying to implement more STEM into the classroom. You'll find those ideas and the help you need here, as well as specific resources by science discipline and National Science Teacher's Association's (NSTA) picks for best trade books 2025. Read on for resources you'll put to use all year long!
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Resources for Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) Aligned Lessons
Working on aligning your curriculum to the NGSS? I was so excited to get these great suggestions because part of my work is consulting on NGSS alignment. I'm super excited about these excellent resources!
NGSS Pathfinder This is a fun way to find an NGSS aligned lesson. You select the core idea you are focused on, choose the science and engineering practices you wish to meet, then one or more crosscutting concepts you need to cover, and voila- it pops out some lesson ideas!
Phenomena for NGSS Using phenomena to engage students in their learning. Tons of stuff here!
Lesson Plans and Classroom Resources from the National Science Teacher's Association, NSTA is always an excellent resource.
JogNog has a collection of NGSS Vocabulary Quizzes, free for educators!
STEMScopes is NGSS aligned curriculum for K-12. This site includes free content.
Resources in the STEM Disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
DeSTEMber Month-long Virtual STEM curriculum from Girlstart. This was an awesome annual project, with tons of resources for educators, definitely worth a click!
HowToSTEM tons of STEM resources here. Check out the author's 15 min STEM activities for quick ways to get kids thinking!
For ideas that are easy to put into practice you'll want to take a look at the STEM Activities for Kids blog.
If you are looking for STEM at the preschool and early elementary level, The STEM Laboratory, and Preschool Powol Packets are two great resources for new ideas.
Here is a massive (70+) list of the best science education web sites that you'll definitely want to visit.
Nova Education has great videos, and free teacher content. You'll also want to subscribe to their newsletter for monthly STEM ideas.
Science, Engineering, Technology and Math Specific Subjects
70+ best science education web resources here on Share it! Science.
Be sure to check out our other back to school science resources list too!
Teaching Chemistry??
You'll also want to check out Adventures in Chemistry, featuring fun experiments, games and classroom resources.
The Teach Engineering site offers engineering curriculum for K-12 educators.
Engineering!
If you are in the elementary classroom, you'll want to explore the curriculum available at Engineering is Elementary.
Inspire your students with some engineering for kids, by kids with resources from PBS's Design Squad.
Need help connecting classroom learning with real life STEM? Check out the great collection of resources on Get Caught Engineering.
You'll find some great engineering activities that are easy to put into practice at the From Engineer to Stay at Home Mom blog.
Maybe you don't have experience but need to teach it, or just want to learn yourself. Check out my post on teaching kids of all ages how to code for tons of ideas.
Check out Code.org for lots of resources as well as these free computer science clubs from Google.
All sorts of fun coding and algorithm activities, like coding with LEGO and other games at JDaniel4's Mom Blog.
Check out Illuminations for great math lessons and interactives.
Time and time again teacher's cite Phet simulations as a great resource. Check out all of the math simulations here. (They are also great for science simulations, it's on our best science education sites post!)
I also really like Teach Beside Me for their fun, creative math games.
If you are looking for STEAM, STEAM Kids: 50+ Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Math Hands-On Activities for Kids is a must-have resource.
For the early childhood crowd, check out Preschool STEAM.
One of our favorites is Wow in the World! Funny and super engaging.
Inspire your students with some engineering for kids, by kids with resources from PBS's Design Squad.
Need help connecting classroom learning with real life STEM? Check out the great collection of resources on Get Caught Engineering.
You'll find some great engineering activities that are easy to put into practice at the From Engineer to Stay at Home Mom blog.
Want to get started coding?
Check out Code.org for lots of resources as well as these free computer science clubs from Google.
All sorts of fun coding and algorithm activities, like coding with LEGO and other games at JDaniel4's Mom Blog.
Marvelous math resources
Time and time again teacher's cite Phet simulations as a great resource. Check out all of the math simulations here. (They are also great for science simulations, it's on our best science education sites post!)
I also really like Teach Beside Me for their fun, creative math games.
Add some art! Make it STEAM
For the early childhood crowd, check out Preschool STEAM.
Science Podcasts
Searching for something interesting for kids to listen to? Check out these great kid's science podcasts!One of our favorites is Wow in the World! Funny and super engaging.
Brains On! and Tumble are two other very popular science podcasts geared for kids.
Each year, the National Science Association puts out their top picks for trade books (in other words, the books that you normally buy, versus curriculum books). This is an AWESOME list, especially if you teach elementary. You can find NSTA's Outstanding Trade Books of 2025 list here.
NSTA's Outstanding Trade Books for K-12
We love teaching with children's books! You can find curated lists of science inspired books in the Share it! Science Bookshop.
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