The internet is chock-full of free content that aims to help deepen our understanding of STEM subjects. We've gathered together lots of options to help narrow your search for free, quality educational resources. Use the key below to help identify resources that meet your needs.
A - Advanced resources (university and/or professional levels)
E - Educator resources (lesson plans and/or labs)
G - General (applicable to multiple audiences)
K - Kid-friendly resources and science games
T - Training courses and/or video lectures
- [A] Open access to over a million scientific articles in Physics, Mathematics, Quantitative Biology and Computer Science.
- [A] [E] This CalTech based website specializes in Infrared-based Astronomy.
- [T] Free online lectures about Astronomy and Cosmology, covering a wide range of technical levels.
- [G] The National Aeronautic and Space Association's main website.
- [K] NASA for kids! Lots of information, games and activities.
- [E] [K] NASA's page devoted to science education. Games, quizzes and activities for kids, and various lesson plans for teachers.
- [G] Learn about upcoming shows and Astronomy Summer Camps, or host a birthday party at the ÁÔÓ¥ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Haile Planetarium.
- [G] PhET provides simulations that model the principles of many different fields of Science. Simulations are available for students and teachers of K-12 as well as university level.
- [A] Physics Made Easy brings you a condensed version of Astrophysics. Great for reviewing!
- [A] Free, powerful open source astronomy software packages for any operating system.
- [G] This website is partnered with NASA, and primarily focuses on space news, images, and educational videos.
- [A] Open access to over a million scientific articles in Physics, Mathematics, Quantitative Biology and Computer Science.
- [E] [T] A wonderful site for biology students and teachers. Seminars, video lectures, and educator resources are all free to the public.
- [G]
- [G] A wonderful introduction to concepts in medicine and biology, written in plain, simple English.
- [K] Games, animal facts and educational videos for kids.
- [G] Explore ÁÔÓ¥ÌåÓýÖ±²¥â€™s Health Profession program offerings.
- [G] Discover what ÁÔÓ¥ÌåÓýÖ±²¥'s Biological Sciences department has to offer!
- [E] Developed by the ÁÔÓ¥ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Biology Department, this website features teaching resources covering the Human Genome Project, DNA technology and their implications in today’s society.
SourceForge (open source software) - [A]
- [T] This website strives to make biology easier to understand for high school students.
- [E] Free, step-by-step lesson plans for educators to help them teach their students about the natural world.
