Running Your Classroom on a Shoestring Budget
Pedagogy
Purdue University College of Science K-12 Outreach
Online Virtual Labs- A collection of virtual labs created in collaboration with Purdue University K-12 Outreach.
Science Demonstrations- A collection of science demonstrations can be done in the classroom or viewed online. This repository includes a short video of each demonstration. A separate video explains the science behind each demo and set-up tips for doing them independently.
Science from the Experts- Interviews with STEM professionals highlighting content from their field of expertise and various career opportunities.
Lockbox Lessons and Resources- Lesson plans for escape room-type activities can be completed using simple materials that are probably already on hand in the classroom.
K-12 STEM Degrees- This enrichment program consists of 10 videos (3-5 minutes) for each level and includes assessments. Students can complete a quiz at the end of each video where they will earn a code. Collect 10 codes and be eligible to earn a ‘degree’ from Purdue Science. This program can be completed individually by students or together as a class. There are many new degrees in development.
STEM Career Repository- Looking for College and Career Readiness? This page has resources to help teachers enlighten students about various careers in STEM fields. It includes a repository of videos by professionals that are searchable by keyword. We also have a link to STEM Career highlights. Which is a page of student handouts about some selected careers in STEM.
Free Computer Science Resources- Teaching computer science in elementary or middle school? Inspiring Ideas for the Classroom episode, Ryan Bean introduces us to a couple of programs: Scratch and Tinkercad. He also addresses accessibility issues that his school faced and plans that his school is making for the coming academic year.
Data Collection
Experiment and Sample Data Library Index
Online Resources
Dollar Store Science: 10 Easy Experiments You Can Try Right Now
Science Experiments with Simple Materials- Books
Here is a list of books vetted by K-12 Outreach that are available to purchase online.
47 Easy-to-Do Classic Science Experiments
Super Simple Science Experiments
365 Simple Science Experiments