Science Education Resources
Temporary Library Closure
Due to an asbestos abatement, Cornette Library will be closed Saturday, March 8th – Sunday, March 16th.
In-person library services will be available at the temporary Library @ The JBK Service Desk from 8 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 5pm from Monday, March 10th - Thursday, March 13th. View Map
The library building will reopen on Monday, March 17th.
Learn how library services will be affected.
Services that will be affected.
- A library service desk will be available and staffed at the south end of Legacy Hall for faculty, staff or students that need in-person help regarding research. The service desk will be closed each day from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm for lunch.
- Library staff will relocate to the Student Senate Room in the JBK during that work week (Monday, March 10th – Thursday, March 13th) and will be providing some services.
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Interlibrary loan (ILL) will be affected in the following ways:
- Wednesday, February 26th – Sunday, March 16th: ILL requests for physical items will not be processed.
- Monday, March 10th – Thursday, March 13th: ILL items can be returned to the temporary service desk in the JBK at the south end of Legacy Hall.
- Monday, March 10th – Thursday, March 13th: ILL requests for database articles will not be processed.
- Books placed on reserve will not be available during this time.
Services that will NOT be affected.
- Chat service will still be available 24/7 during this period.
- You can still reach the library by calling extension 2215. Library staff can still be reached via email during this time and by return phone if you leave a voicemail message for them and/or by contacting your library liaison.
- Online article & ebook access will be unaffected by the library closure.
The library is currently undergoing renovations to increase the safety of the building. Please look at the Cornette Library Maintenance and Renovations Libguide for more information.
United States
- About NASA STEM Engagement
- Resources for educators and students at all levels. Includes an A-Z Topic list, resources for Colleges and Universities, Next Gen STEM For Educators, lesson plans, and K-12 students.
- National Park Service: Teachers
- Links that bring national parks into the science classroom. Options include distance learning, field trips, and curriculum materials in addition to accredited professional development opportunities for teachers.
- U.S. Geological Survey: Educational Resources
- Seeks to promote scientific literacy among people of all ages. Dedicated to K-12 and undergraduate education, exploration, and life-long learning. Here students can explore things on, in, around, and about the Earth such as animals, land, water, and maps. It also shows how the topics of Biology, Geology, Geography, and Water help children understand our changing world.
- EPA Environmental Education Publications
- Guidelines and resources for teachers on how to teach environmental education.
- Smithsonian - Science and Technology
- Lesson plans and activities for a variety of topics, including gems and minerals, animals, insects, archaeology, botany, and marine life.
- USA.gov Education
- Has activities and lesson plans for topics such as art, history, math, money, reading, and science. Web content from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations. The official kid’s portal from the federal government.
Texas
- Science
- Information on curriculum, assessment, rules, and professional development. From the Texas Education Agency.
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: Classroom Resources
- Activities and lesson plans for children that include observing, collecting data, and drawing conclusions; aquatic activities; and exploring Texas.
- STAAR Science Resources
- For science educators teaching in Texas. Its purpose is to provide the science education community with resources for implementing the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) for science. STAAR replaced Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in 2012.
Other
- Teaching Earth Science (Geology.com)
- A collection of classroom activities and lesson plans.