Free Educator Resources from the Feds

Educational resources related to brain health and function. Order FREE for use in classrooms.

From the National Library of Medicine, this site offers K-12 lesson plans developed by classroom educators and other learning resources on a variety of topics in the history of biomedical science.

Resources are grouped by grade level K-4, 5-8, 9-12, college, and adult. They are searchable by keyword, topic, grade level, types of resources such as lesson plans, and standards.

Teach preteens about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. Provides resources and step-by-step instructions for fun activities. Download or order FREE resources.

Amazing website with an abundance of quality resources such as lesson plans by grade level, activities, videos, opportunities for hands-on participation in projects, and opportunities for grant funding.

This site aims to increase K-12 involvement in NASA projects through informal education. Includes contacts and a list of programs and projects.

This site provides educators with easy access to reliable tools, resources and classroom materials. Search science education materials by grade or topic.

Health and educational resources on topics such as biomaterials, sensors, telehealth, drug delivery systems and optical imaging.

Free interactive games, posters for the classroom, and other science education tools on the subjects of Cells, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Structures, Genes, Injury and Illness and Tools & Techniques. Order FREE sets of publications.

Order FREE publications by grade levels for teachers on a variety of drug related topics such as commonly abused drugs; drugs and your body; and drugs, brains, and behavior. Checkout the Lesson Plans and Activities section for Grades 5-12.

Teacher’s guides to two weeks of lessons by grade level on the science behind selected health topics. PDFs available online. Print copies are FREE upon request.

Explore curricula, lesson plans, and real-time data from the NOAA Education Portal to bring NOAA research into the classroom. Apply for funding for education projects.

Lesson plans from the National Park Service for math, science, language arts, and social studies searchable by grade level.

A diverse collection of classroom resources for teachers arranged by broad subject area such as Arctic & Antarctic, Chemistry, and Engineering to be used in creating lesson plans and activities.

The National Weather Service provides a jumping off point for a variety of weather related educational resources.

An abundant collection of learning resources and activities in education, history, STEM, and science. Also a source of professional development for teachers.

Data, tools, and activities that supplement lesson plans in the subjects of english, geography, history/social studies, mathematics/statistics and sociology divided by grade level.

Online searchable database from NIDA of 70+ teacher materials on the effects of drugs and drug abuse on the brain, body, and life of teens. Include lesson plans, multimedia classroom activities, and other teaching resources.

Curricula, lesson plans, and classroom activities on natural and cultural resource topics including background information and interactive educational games and programs for students.

Free teacher resources to explore energy, building science, and solar energy in the classroom. Energy Infobooks contain a range of resources for teachers including a full curriculum, activities, and standards correlation.

Birding and bird related lesson plans and activities for formal and non-formal educators

With a primary focus on K-6 grades, these resources may be customized for older kids. Educational resources may be browsed by lesson plans, in-home activities and more. Wherever possible, resources align to educational standards, including common core.

Features lesson plans, activities, maps, podcasts, online lectures, videos and animations and much more. Materials are available by grade level (elementary, secondary, university) further differentiated by format and topic.