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Student Resources
Newsela - An online platform of resoruces relating to current events, assessments, and adjustable reading levels for all learners.
ScienceNews - Online news platform with current events, and up to date articles and research
Exploratorium-An ongoing website of science, art, math & funHow Stuff Works-A great resource for all sciences &the curious
Science News for Kids-A great source for articles & reading about science
Kids try Science-Experiments to explore on your own
Science Toys-Make some cool science toys out of household materials
Bill Nye-Yup, the original Bill Nye the Science Guy
Wolfram-World of Science
Khan Academy-Math, Science, SAT & ACT Prep
Study.Com-Free Online ACT Prep
The Prep Factory-SAT & Act Online Practice Tests*PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONAL CONTENT SPECIFIC RESOURCES ARE SHARED WITH OUR STUDENTS VIA TEACHERS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
CONTENT CAN INCLUDE SIMULATIONS, WEBQUESTS, GRAPHICAL & DATA ANALYSIS, ONLINE-TEXTBOOK RESOURCES, VIRTUAL LABS, AND MUCH MORE.
It is also recommended to check out teacher resources as many overlap the needs of students.
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Parent Resources
Everything you need to know about NGSS/NJSLSS and more
A letter from the NSTA to parents on the NGSS -Information from the National Science Teachers Association in support of NGSS
NSTA Position Statement -The official statement from the NSTA regarding NGSS
Project 2061: Science for all Americans-A long-term research and development initiative focused on improving science education , so that all American's can become literate, in science, mathematics, and technology.
The National Science Education Standards-This link will bring you directly to the NSES & why they are important
What should science look like for the middle schooler? - Great Schools, Your middle schooler in the science classroom
11 Facts Every Parent Should Know About NGSS/NJSLS for Science - Essential Facts about NGSS
FAQ-About NGSS/NJSLS in Science-Common questions about NGSS/NJSLS asked by parents
NGSS/NJSLSS-Five Innovations-Five Innovations that make NGSS/NJSLSS Unique
Science Buddies -This website provides free online sources to a start a science dialogue with your child
Techbridge Girls- A website dedicated to inspiring girls to discover a passion for technology, science, and engineering
NIH Biomedical -Developed with NIH support, these web simulation models expose high school students to scientific and biomedical engineering practices and careers
Scientific American -Fun activities parents and kids can do together in a half-hour less using household items
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Educator Resources
SIMULATIONS
ck12-Free online textbook, simulations, and notes. Very comprehensive.
PhET Simulations-Interactive simulations whether you have a laptop, iPads, chromebooks, or BYOD
Concord-Digital learning for math, science, and engineering
Interactive Web -Multiple resources and interactives for all content areas
ScienceNews - Online news platform with current events, and up to date articles and research
VIDEOS & CLIPS
Discovery Resources 9-12 -Resources for grades 9-12 in multiple content areas
Edutopia -Open educational resources through the George Lucas Foundation
National Geographic -Free resources for all content areas
The Teaching Channel-Videos, plans, many resources
Green Ninja-Designing a science curriculum towards a more sustainable world
MIDDLE SCHOOL SITES & IDEAS
The Science Spot -A resource for middle school educators and students
Science Class Net -Designed more for middle school, it offers labs & activities
MUSEUMS & INSTITUTES
Exploratorium-An ongoing exploration of science, art and human perception this website features a vast collection of online experiences that feed your curiosity
Franklin Institute -The Franklin Institute from Philadelphia, great resource
NATIONAL FOUNDATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
NASA-Earth's Observing System -Land & Atmospheric Changes over time, great images & real time data
NASA for Educators-A comprehensive page developed by NASA specifically for educators
Jefferson Labs -Explore the nature of matter! Atoms, protons, electrons-oh my!
STEM & ENGINEERING
NSF -Engineering resources
GFI -Boost your students’ math and science skills, enliven the classroom with engineering projects, expand your own professional horizons and stay informed& MS science educator offers up resources and labs
BIOLOGY
BioEd Online -Not just for Biology, a plethora of material including resources for K-8
Biodidac-A bank of digital resources for teaching biology
Biology in Motion-Original, entertaining, interactives on biology
Cells Alive -An excellent resource for cells
The Biology Corner-A great resource for Biology and Beyond
CHEMISTRY
ACS-American Chemical Society-Chemistry for Life
Chem Tutor-Chem help for your students
Learn Chemistry-Enhanced learning & teaching in Chemistry
GEOPHYSICS & ENVIRONMENTAL
EPA-Environmental Education resources for teachers & students
NOAA-National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
NOVA-Developed by PBS, this NOVA-the Planet Earth
NWS-National Weather Service
USGS-U.S. Geological Survey
PHYSICS
Physics Central-Learn how your world works
The Physics Classroom-An excellent resource for the Physics Classroom
Physics4Kids-Rader's Physics for Kids offers many ideas for multiple grade levels
TEACHER DESIGNED WEBSITES
N Clark -Nancy Clark HS
Global School Net- Support 21st century, brain-friendly learning, and improve academic performance through content-driven collaboration
GottScience?-Our very own Mr. Gottfried from RHS, check out GottScience
Science Tech Daily-Daily facts and information about science
NGSS & NJSLSS RESOURCES
National Academies Press-Download a Free Copy of NGSS here
NGSS-A Vision for K-12 Science Education -Teaching Channel Video Clips on NGSS
NGSS: Disciplinary Core Ideas -Teaching Channel Video Clips on DCI
NGSS: Science & Engineering Practices -Teaching Channel Video Clips on Science & Engineering
NGSS/NJSLSS-Five Innovations -Five Innovations that make NGSS/NJSLSS Unique
NGSS/NJSLSS-10 Things to Know about NGSS/NJSLSS
NGSS/NJSLSS-Common Misconceptions-The Common Misconceptions Addressed about NGSS/NJSLSS