Resources

PHENOMENA-BASED RESOURCE LIST

Phenomena-Based Learning: The core statement of the Wisconsin Standards for Science is that students should use their conceptual understanding, science and engineering practices, and a lens of crosscutting concepts to make sense of phenomena and solve problems. The role of a teacher is not as a dispenser of information, but a facilitator of students' opportunities to do and think scientifically. Local, community-related phenomena engage students and make science meaningful, preparing students for life beyond school in college, in careers, and as citizens.

CLEAN: This website offers a collection of more than 600 free resources created and verified by esteemed scientists and teachers.

Energy.gov: Featured in this US government-based website are free energy literacy videos that educators can pull out and show their students. For more videos, you can also check out their Youtube channel.

MIT Blossoms: MIT Blossoms offers math and science videos for high school learners.

NASA Digital Learning Network: They aren’t only discovering new planets and galaxies.NASA’s free-for-all digital learning network offers premium lessons about space technology and other STEM-related careers. They feature only the most capable experts and guest speakers for their lessons.

National Science Digital Library: The National Science Digital Library is an extensive collection of educational materials for educators and learners of all levels, including STEM. These materials are curated by teaching experts that serve as digital librarians.

PhET: This free interactive website is filled with fun and enjoyable simulations that pertain to the four core subjects of STEM education. It has delivered over 360 million simulations since it started in the year 2002.

Teacher Challenge: This website contains a list of more than 20 STEM educational tools that teachers may find helpful and interesting.

Tinkercad: A website that offers free 3D models for printing and teaching.

PA STEM Tool Kit: The STEM Toolkit Workgroup will identify and/or design, review, and curate integrated K-12 STEM educational resources that are coherent with the Pennsylvania Department of Education's vision, mission, and belief structure for STEM Education. Partners: All Pennsylvania Intermediate Units, Pennsylvania Teachers Advisory Committee, Pennsylvania Department of Education, and Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network Priorities: Diversify and increase the number of Pennsylvania Educators prepared to provide effective STEM Education for every learner. Diversify and increase the number of Pennsylvania students engaged in STEM experiences.