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Science Literacy

STEM Literacy Project

Smithsonian Science Education Center

SSEC's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Literacy Project provides resources to enrich students' educational experiences, especially for students who have limited access to technology. Find out how the STEM ...

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Benchmarks for Science Literacy

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

AAAS' Benchmarks for Science Literacy outlines learning goals that educators can use to incorporate science literacy into core curricula and assess students' science literacy skills. The benchmarks were developed as part of Projec...

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Science Activation Program

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

NASA's Science Activation program provides opportunities for people of all ages to develop science literacy skills and get involved in citizen science initiatives. Discover the program's curated collections of free science learnin...

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Leap into Science

Franklin Institute

Trusted by educators nationwide, the Franklin Institute's Leap into Science Program combines engaging interactive activities with children's books to support science learning for children ages 3 to 10. Explore the program's websit...

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Energy Literacy: Essential Principles for Energy Education

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

DOE defines energy literacy as an understanding of the nature and role of energy in the world and our daily lives — and the ability to apply this understanding to answer questions and solve problems. DOE's Energy Literacy Fra...

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Ocean Literacy

National Marine Educators Association (NMEA)

Ocean literacy is essential because all life on Earth exists because of our oceans. NMEA offers ocean literacy curricula for grades K to 12, along with a free online community where educators can share ideas and lessons learned. A...

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