Additional STEM education resources for teachers and parents, organized by topic.
Wetlands
Wetland characteristics, wetlands across NC, benefits of wetlands
NC Division of Water Resources
Grade Level: K-12th
Teacher curriculum guide about wetlands, food chains, habitats, and conservation
Ducks Unlimited
Grade Level: K-5th
https://www.uaex.edu/environment-nature/wildlife/youth-education/TR%20Wetlands%20activities%20DU.pdf
Lesson plans and experiments about wetlands, video resources from professionals in the field
Wetlands Live- US Forest Service
Grade Level: 4th-8th
https://wetlandslive.pwnet.org/resource/wetland_ecology.phpInteractive wetlands map of the US highlighting types of wetlands and species found in each
NOAA
Grade Level: 3rd - 12th
https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/application/wild-in-our-wetlands/index.htmlWater
Properties of Water
Utah State Univeristy Cooperative Extension
Grade Level: 5th - 8th
https://extension.usu.edu/waterquality/learnaboutsurfacewater/propertiesofwater/Water quality, water cycle, properties of water
The Water Project
Grade Level: K - 8th
https://thewaterproject.org/resources/Water cycle games, lesson plans, videos
NASA
Grade Level: K - 12th
https://gpm.nasa.gov/education/water-cycleWater related activites, homeschool and teacher resources
Project WET
Grade Level: K - 6th
https://www.projectwet.org/covid19Ocean resources and activites for parents and educators
World Ocean Observatory
Grade Level: K - 12th
http://www.worldoceanobservatory.org/distance-learning-resources-covid19Conservation
Information on endangered species
US Fish & Wildlife
Grade Level: K - 5th
https://www.fws.gov/endangered/education/Hands-on experiments about pollution
Project Learning Tree
Grade Level: K - 6th
https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/science-projects-pollution/Lesson plan about endangered species
Endangered Species Coalition
Grade Level: 6th-8th
https://www.endangered.org/cms/assets/uploads/2015/12/MSR_Midschool_Final.pdfRecycling activites and crafts
Project Learning Tree
Grade Level: K-8th
https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/reduce-reuse-recycle-lesson-ideasLife Cycles
Metamorphosis lesson on frogs, butterflies, and dragonflies
PBS Kids
Grade Level: K-2nd
Activities and crafts about life cycles of plants and animals
Scholastic
Grade Level: K-5th
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/genia-connell/10-ready-go-resources-teaching-life-cycles/Insect life cycle lesson
California Academy of Sciences
Grade Level: K-3rd
https://www.calacademy.org/sites/default/files/assets/docs/pdf/250_gobug.pdfParts of the flower and pollination lesson plan
National Agriculture in the Classroom
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th
https://www.agclassroom.org/teacher/matrix/lessonplan.cfm?lpid=223&search_term_lp=garden,gardenSeed germination and observation lesson plan
National Agriculture in the Classroom
Grade Level: K-2nd
https://www.agclassroom.org/teacher/matrix/lessonplan.cfm?lpid=233&search_term_lp=garden,gardenWildlife
Bird identification
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Grade Level: K-12th
Bird sleuth curriculum including educator's guides, videos, activities
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Grade Level: K-12th
https://www.birds.cornell.edu/k12/get-started/Weekly interactive lessons about birds, videos, and nature crafts
National Audubon Society
Grade Level: K-5th
https://www.audubon.org/get-outside/activities/audubon-for-kidsWild Classroom- weekly activities, lesson plans, videos with conservationists
World Wildlife Fund
Grade Level: K-12th
https://www.worldwildlife.org/teaching-resources/Reptiles & Amphibian Identification
NC Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
Grade Level: K-12th
http://herpsofnc.org/Insect information, identification information, and activities
Smithsonian Libraries
Grade Level: K-12th
https://library.si.edu/libraries/natural-history/entomology-guideWeather
Experiments and lesson plans on weather for multiple ages
Scholastic
Grade Level: K-12th
Modules for weather, climate, the atmosphere, and natural disasters
National Weather Service
Grade Level: 9th-12th
https://www.weather.gov/jetstream/Interactive weather map app
Smithsonian Science Education Center
Grade Level: 5th-8th
https://ssec.si.edu/weather-labNational Severe Storms Laboratory- resources for learning about severe weather for students and teachers
NOAA
Grade Level: 3rd-8th
https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/
Soils
Soil science lesson plans by topic and grade level
Soil Science Society of America
Grade Level: K-12th
Soil science lesson plans and experiments
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Grade Level: K-12th
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/soils/edu/?cid=nrcs142p2_054303Lesson plans exploring soil science and ties to agriculture
National Agriculture in the Classroom
Grade Level: K-12th
https://agclassroom.org/teacher/matrix/search_result.cfmSeries of lesson plans about soil exploring characterisitcs, useage, and management
Digging Into Soil
Grade Level: 9th-12th
https://www.diggingintosoil.org/soil-science-lesson-plans.htmlVariety of resources around gardening, growing food, and soils
Kids Gardening
Grade Level: K-12th
https://kidsgardening.org/garden-ideas-kids-parents-teachers/#distanceMiscellaneous Resources
Environment science lesson plans
California Academy of Science
Grade Level: K-12th
NASA science classroom activities and lesson plans
NASA
Grade Level: K-12th
https://www.nasa.gov/langley/education/classroomDepartment of Energy Education Toolkit
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Grade Level: K-12th
https://www.energy.gov/eere/education/education-resourcesEducational modules on air quality, climate, clouds, seasons, and water
The GLOBE Program
Grade Level: K-5th
https://www.globe.gov/web/elementary-globeDatabase with lesson plans, worksheets, and activities on environmental science topics
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation
Grade Level: K-12th
https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons-more/84 science activities you can do at home!
Michigan State University Cooperative Extension
Grade Level: K-6th
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/84-easy-science-lessons-you-can-do-at-homeResources and lesson plans about the Arctic and Antarctica
Polar Trec- National Science Foundation
Grade Level: K-8th
https://www.polartrec.com/resourcesEarth science teaching resources
US Geological Survey
Grade Level: K-12th
https://www.usgs.gov/science-support/osqi/yes/resources-teachers/learning-home?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_term=3b0e6273-add9-4bc0-b4cb-53e17599c24a&utm_content=&utm_campaign=usgsExperiments, lessons, games and more about animals and a variety of science topics
National Geographic Kids
Grade Level: K-5th
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/