STEM on Demand
For Students
APL/NASA Education and Public Outreach
Description: The APL/NASA Education and Public Outreach "For Kids" website provides information about and links to NASA and other APL Civil Space programs, as well as activities and fun games.
Subject: Science/Space
Sponsored by: The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)Awesome Library
Description: Awesome Library is a library of resources for multiple subjects (including games, lesson plans, theory, papers, projects).
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: Evaluation and Development Institute (EDI) and Dr. R. Jerry AdamsThe Center for Educational Outreach
Description: The Center for Educational Outreach develops educational and outreach programs targeting underrepresented groups in STEM.
Subject: STEM
Sponsored by: The Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of EngineeringThe Center for Talented Youth
Description: The Center for Talented Youth provides programs for gifted and talented students. Financial aid is available.
Subject: Math and Science
Sponsored by: The Johns Hopkins UniversityChegg
Description: Chegg offers book return, buyback, and eTextbooks. Assistance with course selection and homework help are also provided.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: Formerly CramsterComputer Science Unplugged
Description: Computer Science Unplugged provides learning activities that teach computer science concepts, such as binary numbers, algorithms, and data compression, through engaging games and puzzles.
Subject: Computer Science
Sponsored by: Google, University of Canterbury, and Carnegie MellonEngineering Innovation
Description: Engineering Innovation is a summer program designed to help high school students develop the skills that will allow them to think and problem-solve like engineers. Students can earn college credits through this program.
Subject: STEM
Sponsored by: The Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of EngineeringFIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
Description: FIRST introduces students to the world of robotics through its robotics programs and competitions.
Subject: Robotics and STEM
Sponsored by: Dean Kamen, an inventor, entrepreneur, and advocate for science and technologyFunmaths.com
Description: Funmaths.com provides printable math worksheets, tutorials, games, and puzzles for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Subject: Math
Sponsored by: The Funmaths.com TeamHow-to-Study.com
Description: How-to-Study.com provides math-related study aids, including math vocabulary and strategies for solving math word problems.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: Mangrum-Strichart Learning ResourcesKhan Academy
Description: Khan Academy provides a video library of self-paced learning videos, practice problems, and quizzes.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: Salman KhanMaryland MESA
Description: Maryland MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement), a K–12 STEM initiative, works to identify and support students statewide in order to prepare them for 2- or 4-year colleges/universities with a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and MESAMath.com
Description: Math.com provides worksheets and videos that focus on grade 1–6 math skills. This website includes links to many resources, from basic math through calculus.
Subject: Math
Sponsored by: Leap of Faith Financial Services Inc.MinutePhysics
Description: MinutePhysics offers an energetic and entertaining view of old and new problems in physics—all in 1 minute!
Subject: Physics
Sponsored by: Henry ReichMIT Outreach Database
Description: The MIT Outreach Database is a searchable database that allows students to learn about current MIT outreach programs.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)Museum of Science
Description: The Museum of Science provides podcasts and videocasts of interviews with guest researchers and their staff, as well as virtual exhibits.
Subject: Science
Sponsored by: Boston Museum of ScienceNASA
Description: The NASA website provides videos, stories, and interactive activities about space, space travel, and NASA endeavors.
Subject: Science
Sponsored by: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)National Defense Education Program (NDEP) – LAB TV
Description: NDEP's LAB TV provides webisodes that demonstrate the amazing research occuring everyday at Department of Defense laboratories. The site also includes a list of concepts that the particular webisode explores, as well as any related links.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: NDEPNational Defense Education Program (NDEP) – Personal Stories
Description: NDEP's Personal Stories illustrate how some scientists and engineers found their calling.
Subject: Science/Engineering
Sponsored by: NDEPThe Physics Classroom
Description: The Physics Classroom provides tutorials and activities to reinforce physics concepts.
Subject: Science
Sponsored by: comPADRE (Physics and Astronomy Education Communities)Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Description: The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center features more than 100 interactive science exhibits in five galleries, as well as major traveling exhibitions. Online resources for educators are provided on their website, and workshops/camps for students are offered.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Sponsored by: Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, a collaboration of 26 arts, science, and cultural institutions in Balboa ParkScience Buddies
Description: Science Buddies provides resources for science fairs for teachers, students, and parents. Handouts, grading and judging resources, science project kits and STEM career information are also offered.
Subject: Science
Sponsored by: Motorola, Chevron, and Northrop GrummanScience Museum of Minnesota
Description: The Science Museum of Minnesota provides online educational activities in science fields.
Subject: Science/Computer Science
Sponsored by: The Science Museum of Minnesota, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizationScience News
Description: Science News magazine provides articles about current science news.
Subject: Science
Sponsored by: Society for Science and the PublicSearching for the Building Blocks of Matter at Fermilab
Description: Searching for the Building Blocks of Matter was an exhibit for the public on the 15th floor of Wilson Hall at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. This website includes the text and graphics from that exhibit.
Subject: Science/Physics
Sponsored by: Fermi National Accelerator LaboratorySolar Stormwatch
Description: Solar Stormwatch allows students to help spot explosions on the Sun and track them across space to Earth.
Subject: Science
Sponsored by: Royal Observatory GreenwichSTEREO (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) Learning Center
Description: The STEREO Learning Center provides information and activities about the Sun and the STEREO mission.
Subject: Science/Space
Sponsored by: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)Study Guides and Strategies
Description: Study Guides and Strategies provides learning and studying techniques for math and science. The website supports several languages.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: Joseph Frank Landsberger, researcher in student learningTED-Ed
Description: TED-Ed provides a video library, multiple-choice quizzes, short-answer questions, and resources for discovering more about various topics. The site also allows you to create a customized lesson based on any TED-Ed video or any educational video on YouTube.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: TEDVEX Robotics Design System
Description: The VEX Robotics Design System introduces students as well as adults to the world of robotics through the VEX robotics kit.
Subject: Robotics and STEM
Sponsored by: Innovation First International Inc.Wolfram Mathematica Online Integrator
Description: The Wolfram Mathematica Online Integrator is an online full-power integration solver.
Subject: Math
Sponsored by: Wolfram Research, makers of MathematicaWolfram MathWorld
Description: Wolfram MathWorld provides extensive online mathematical resources from algebra to discrete mathematics.
Subject: Math
Sponsored by: Wolfram Research, makers of MathematicaYouTube – JHU Applied Physics Laboratory
Description: APL's YouTube Channel provides videos that showcase the innovative research, outreach, and diversity programs taking place at the Laboratory (both past and present).
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
For Teachers
AMS Math Samplings
Description: Math Samplings provides writings, posters, and other visual resources that present mathematical topics, mathematicians, and the beauty and relevance of mathematics.
Subject: Math
Sponsored by: American Mathematical SocietyAwesome Library
Description: Awesome Library is a library of resources for multiple subjects (including games, lesson plans, theory, papers, projects).
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: Evaluation and Development Institute (EDI) and Dr. R. Jerry AdamsBioEYES
Description: Project BioEYES is a K–12 science education program that provides classroom-based learning opportunities through the use of live zebrafish.
Subject: Science
Sponsored by: University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Institution of Science, and University of Notre DameChegg
Description: Chegg offers book return, buyback, and eTextbooks. Assistance with course selection and homework help are also provided.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: Formerly CramsterFIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
Description: FIRST introduces students to the world of robotics through its robotics programs and competitions.
Subject: Robotics and STEM
Sponsored by: Dean Kamen, an inventor, entrepreneur, and advocate for science and technologyFunmaths.com
Description: Funmaths.com provides printable math worksheets, tutorials, games, and puzzles for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Subject: Math
Sponsored by: The Funmaths.com TeamGooru
Description: Gooru provides a search engine that searches through multimedia resources, digital textbooks, videos, games, and quizzes, covering math and science topics from 5th to 12th grade.
Subject: Math and Science
Sponsored by: Open Educational Resources (OER), Next Generation Learning Challenges, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Ram Shriram Family Foundation, Partners for Sustainable Development, the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and GoogleLEGO MINDSTORMS K12Lab
Description: This companion website for the LEGO MINDSTORMS kits contains lessons plans for teachers to incorporate into the classroom.
Subject: Math and Science
Sponsored by: National Instruments CorporationMaking Neuroscience Fun
Description: Making Neuroscience Fun is a program designed to teach children from pre-K through grade 8 about the brain and nervous system. Downloadable files are provided for teachers.
Subject: Science
Sponsored by: The Johns Hopkins University Interdepartmental Program in NeuroscienceMaryland MESA
Description: Maryland MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement), a K–12 STEM initiative, works to identify and support students statewide in order to prepare them for 2- or 4-year colleges/universities with a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and MESAThe Mint
Description: The Mint provides tools to help parents as well as educators teach children to manage money wisely and develop good financial habits.
Subject: Math
Sponsored by: Northwestern Mutual Foundation and the National Council on Economic Education (NCEE)NASA
Description: The NASA website provides videos, stories, and interactive activities about space, space travel, and NASA endeavors.
Subject: Science
Sponsored by: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)National Defense Education Program (NDEP) Find a Mentor
Description: NDEP's Find a Mentor service helps teachers find mentors (both scientists and engineers) and provides curriculum assistance in the classroom.
Subject: Science/Engineering
Sponsored by: NDEPPBS Kids Design Squad Nation Parent and Educator Resources
Description: The Design Squad Nation website is geared toward giving children a stronger understanding of the design process as well as the connection between engineering and things used in everyday life. The site's resources for parents and educators include downloadable guides, activities, and videos.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: PBSPBS TeacherLine
Description: PBS TeacherLine offers online professional development for pre-K to grade 12 educators through online courses and peer connections.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: PBSPBS Teachers
Description: PBS Teachers provides classroom resources and activities.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: PBSPhET Interactive Simulations
Description: PhET Interactive Simulations provides interactive simulations of physical science and math concepts. The simulations allow the user to enter variables that affect the outcome.
Subject: Math and Science
Sponsored by: University of Colorado at BoulderReuben H. Fleet Science Center
Description: The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center features more than 100 interactive science exhibits in five galleries, as well as major traveling exhibitions. Online resources for educators are provided on their website, and workshops/camps for students are offered.
Subject: Earth Sciences
Sponsored by: Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, a collaboration of 26 arts, science, and cultural institutions in Balboa ParkScience Buddies
Description: Science Buddies provides resources for science fairs for teachers, students, and parents. Handouts, grading and judging resources, science project kits and STEM career information are also offered.
Subject: Science
Sponsored by: Motorola, Chevron, and Northrop GrummanSearching for the Building Blocks of Matter at Fermilab
Description: Searching for the Building Blocks of Matter was an exhibit for the public on the 15th floor of Wilson Hall at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. This website includes the text and graphics from that exhibit.
Subject: Science/Physics
Sponsored by: Fermi National Accelerator LaboratorySTEMnet
Description: STEMnet's network enables teachers to call upon an impressive roster of Maryland STEM practitioners from federal agencies, industry, and higher education to visit their classrooms and inspire and inform their students about real-world STEM work.
Subject: STEM
Sponsored by: Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT)Teaching Channel
Description: Teaching Channel provides a video showcase—on the Internet and on TV—of innovative and effective teaching practices in America's schools.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: Received seed funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett FoundationVEX Robotics Design System
Description: The VEX Robotics Design System introduces students as well as adults to the world of robotics through the VEX robotics kit.
Subject: Robotics and STEM
Sponsored by: Innovation First International Inc.WolframAlpha
Description: WolframAlpha provides a self-contained search engine based on a vast collection of built-in data, algorithms, and methods.
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: Wolfram Research, makers of MathematicaWolfram MathWorld
Description: Wolfram MathWorld provides extensive online mathematical resources from algebra to discrete mathematics.
Subject: Math
Sponsored by: Wolfram Research, makers of MathematicaYouTube – JHU Applied Physics Laboratory
Description: APL's YouTube Channel provides videos that showcase the innovative research, outreach, and diversity programs taking place at the Laboratory (both past and present).
Subject: Multiple
Sponsored by: The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
- Number Systems
- Expressions & Equations
- Functions
- Geometry
- Statistics & Probability
- Forces & Motion
- Energy & Waves
- Basic Chemistry
- Advanced Chemistry
