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Classroom Resources

Profile Cards
Share the amazing accomplishments of these Young Innovators. Help your students imagine that they can be Young Innovators, too!

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Profile Cards Activity Sheet

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Science and Engineering Practices Infographics
Science and engineering naturally intersect in the real world. Scientists explain phenomena; engineers solve problems. Share these student-friendly infographics in your classroom.

Elementary

Middle School

Helping ELLs Thrive in the Science Classroom Infographic

Use this infographic to help cultivate science knowledge for English language learners (ELLs) that involves language-intensive practices.

Free 3D Science Activities

This series of free activities follows NGSS-prescribed teaching and learning methods that include phenomena, big questions, student investigations, modeling activities, and assessment questions.

Stories of Women of Color in STEM

Inspire your students by sharing the biographies of trailblazing innovators who defied stereotypes and overcame structural barriers to make advancements in STEM.

Research and Articles

Closing the Science Achievement Gap for Latinx Learners

Learn how schools can help their English language learners (ELLs) participate fully in science learning.

Teaching Everyone: Addressing Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion in the STEM Classroom

See what the Smithsonian Science Education Center thinks DEAI can look like in STEM Education.

Case Study

Advancing Dual-Language Learning with Clarity and Fidelity

Read how the Kennewick, WA school district creates bilingual, biliterate, and cross-culturally aware learners by the end of grade 8.

Professional Development

Workshops & Webinars

Get tips for teaching complex techniques, setting up products, and gain critical knowledge before your next class.

Zero Barriers in STEM Education Accessibility and Inclusion Workbook

Explore the resources for the Zero Barriers in STEM Education Initiative established by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. Download the Workbook for strategies to integrate inclusive/Universal Design for Learning practices in the K-12 STEM classroom.

English Learners in STEM Video Series

These Smithsonian Science Education Center videos highlight effective instruction of English language learners (ELLs).