Curriculum and Teaching Resources: Science

Explore lesson plans, journals, and other free resources divided by age group and topic

Explore lesson plans and activities grouped by subject

Find free and paid resources for planning lessons on animals, plants, biomes, life cycles, ecology, environment, among other topics.

Sponsored by the EPA, includes activities related to the environment.

Visit the section for teachers to find lesson plans, teaching tips, and textbook reviews.

Resources for students and teachers to help strengthen science literacy at all levels.

Students can use this site to solve local environmental issues at their school

A web-based databank providing K-20 teachers with physics educational resources and simulations. All materials are classified by their grade level, topic, and activity type

Resources for high school and college teachers and students

Images, articles, and more about climate and the environment; collected by NASA. Appropriate for all ages

Resources for K-college on natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect quality of life. Hosted by USGS

Resources for teachers arranged by theme on NOAA: oceans and coasts, climate, weather, marine life, freshwater, and more. Content aligned to the national science standards.

A gateway to selected authoritative science information from federal government agencies. Useful for background information when planning lessons.

Developed at UC-Berkeley, in cooperation with the National Center for Science Education, this site is devoted to helping K-12 teachers, and provides lesson plans, activities, and other resources for teaching evolution.

Hosted by UC-Berkeley, this provides resources for science teachers K through college

science fair projects ideas and more for students and teachers

Science curricula and professional development aligned with the NRC Science Framework

Curriculum support, professional development, and interactive classes developed by the Science Museum of Minnesota

The portal page for environmental education from the DNR.

Includes summer camp, youth trips and adult education

A comprehensive selection of learning opportunities for students and teachers about birds and raptors

Located in Lanesboro, this accredited educational and environmental organization offers classes and learning opportunities for all ages

Located in Ely, they offer online and in-person educational programs

Sponsored by the U of M and Minnesota Extension Service.

The Minnesota Science Olympiad is a program providing science, technology, engineering and math competitions