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Tools for Ambitious Science Teaching

This website provides a vision of ambitious science instruction for elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms. Ambitious teaching...

Using Phenomena in NGSS-aligned lessons and units

This resource from NGSS describes what phenomena are, why they are such a big deal, how they are related to three-dimensional learning, how phenomena...

What are Storylines?

Next Generation Science storylines is a website that describes why storylines are an effective instructional method. It also provides examples of...

What are Phenomena?

Phenomena are a central component of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned teaching and learning, but what ARE phenomena and how can local...

K-8 IDOE STEM Self-Evaluation Tool

This self-evaluation tool is based on the K-8 STEM Certification rubric. Use this Google Form with your STEM Team to evaluate your current program,...

K-8 Required Evidence Changes Guide

View this resource for a comprehensive list of STEM Certification Rubric updates for required evidence. All changes from the 2021-2022 rubric to the...

NGSS Overview for Principals

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...

Instructional Leadership for Science Practices

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...

NGSS Demystified: A Toolkit for Training Teachers

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...

What School Building Administrators Should Know About NGSS

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...

Administrators Matter in NGSS Implementation

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...

Lessons Learned from the NGSS Early Implementer Districts

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...

How Should Districts and Schools Focus Professional Development When Starting to Implement NGSS

Many states across the country have adopted new standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are based on research regarding...

Leadership in Integrative STEM Education: On-Demand Workshop

Check out this session, a part of the STEM speaker series, where Ball State University professors Dr. Geesa, Dr. Rose, & Dr. Stith focus on...

Teaching Physical Science With Tech

This video from the Ohio Department of Education highlights a teacher using technology to help her 9th-grade science students learn at their own...

STEAMTeam Books

The team at STEAMTeam books provides STEM/ ​STEAM-related books to bring the spirit of inquiry, discovery, and creative problem-solving to your...

Soundtrap Lesson Plans

Soundtrap is an incredible tool that gives students and teachers the ability to record and edit content, no matter the subject or grade level....

Math is Fun: Visual Dictionary

Bring clarity to math concepts with this visual math dictionary. Search key terms to find easy-to-understand definitions complete with illustrations...

Trello: A Beginner's Tutorial

Are you looking for ways to organize yourself? Is your class working through a PBL unit? Perhaps your students are progressing through Genius Hour...

WeVideo for Education: Basic Account Setup

Are you looking for a video editing tool? Look no further! WeVideo is an online, cloud-based video editing platform that works in web browsers and on...