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Illinois is among the 26 lead states that have worked collaboratively to update science standards, called Next Generation Science Standards. These standards provide a new vision for K-12 science and set the stage for a significant shift in how those subjects may be viewed and taught in Illinois across the nation. Below you will find helpful links and resources regarding these standards.
Helpful Links:
Used as hand outs for elementary school presentations
Resources and information regarding the NGSS in Illinois
Wealth of articles, resources, lessons, and links for all areas of science
Assists students in writing science labs and reports
Features breaking news, podcasts, disease of the week
Electronic magazine for kids and teachers to learn more about the environment
Interactive lessons, simulations and games appropriate for grades 7-12 in all content areas
Allows you to virtually create chemical reactions and review the Periodic Table of Elements
Online simulations for math and science geared for ages 3-12 - requires a membership
Fun way to introduce or reinforce studying elements of the Periodic Table
Resource of videos and news stories that are science Common Core aligned
Online educational resource that provides free critical thinking science and math games
Develops animated tutorials in a variety of formats for many scientific disciplines
Provides fun, free, interactive research-based science and mathematics simulations
Lesson plans, teacher guides, activities, videos, & games for teacher and students
Promotes engineering education, lesson plans, outreach programs and links to resources
Introduces girls to young women engineers
STEM resources for teachers
Resources for STEM education
Online resources including activities and games geared toward math and code
Introduction to computer science, programming tutorials & app development activities
Coding, game design, graphic design to learn STEM skills
Helpful Apps:
- Gene Screen
Free App that allows you to learn about recessive traits and genetic diseases
- Science360
Free App that compiles engaging Science and Engineering images for all areas of science
- Powers of Minus Ten-Cells and Genetics
$1.99 App that allows you to explore human cells and molecules
- Elements 4D
Free App for chemical reaction
