Resources

This recorded webinar from WebJunction shares real-life examples of how library programming to engage adults in exploring their environment, using science-based strategies, and working together to take action in their community. C...

DOGOnews' science articles are tailored to present the latest current events in science in a kid-friendly way — helping them to inspire their curiosity and build important science literacy skills. Articles include photographs, vid...

This series presents strategies that teachers and literacy coaches can use to help students build science literacy skills. It includes supportive resources and videos showcasing teachers using creative approaches to science litera...

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...

This self-paced online course from CDC TRAIN highlights the importance of clearly communicating scientific information. Designed for scientists, communicators, and policy staff, the course offers strategies for simplifying message...

NASA's Museum and Information Education (MIE) Alliance is a community of practice designed for educators who work at science centers, youth groups, camps, museums, parks, and similar institutions. The Alliance provides science lit...

This AARP webpage is full of practical guidance to help older adults spot scams and fraud and take action to protect themselves.

USDA's Cooperative Extension System is a nationwide, non-credit educational network that provides non-formal higher education and learning activities to farmers, ranchers, communities, youth, and families. The network offers a var...

Educators can add NOAA's extensive ocean and climate literacy framework and materials to their curricula to build K-12 students' understanding of how our oceans and climate affect us – and how we affect them.

CFPB offers a wide range of publications that can be downloaded or ordered at no cost. You can get materials on topics like credit, mortgages, fraud, and more for a wide variety of audiences, from kids to older adults.  ...

ALA's Reference & User Services Association (RUSA) created these guidelines and best practices to support library professionals in creating, implementing, and evaluating financial literacy programming – including recommended p...

Through this curated collection of professional development resources, ALA provides library professionals with tools, information, and best practices to support financial literacy in the communities their libraries serve. ...

This detailed guide from Consumer Reports equips consumers with information about trends in scams and tips for how to recognize scams involving phone calls, emails, texts, social media, and more.

The Teaching Skills that Matter in Adult Education project offers resources to help educators incorporate critical literacy skills into adult learning programs. This library of financial literacy resources includes lesson plans on...

The Museum of American Finance offers a variety of educational materials, including class activities, descriptions, and outlines. High school juniors and seniors can also sign up to participate in a 5-session, free personal financ...

This accessible webpage from HUD walks consumers through the process of buying a home with step-by-step guidance. Consumers can learn about budgeting and shopping for a home, state and federal homebuying programs, housing loan opt...

This CFPB webpage teaches consumers to prevent, recognize, and report common types of scams and financial fraud schemes. Consumers can explore how-to guides, recorded webinars, easy-to-understand explanations of financial terms, a...

This interactive SSA webpage can help community members plan for their financial needs in retirement and make informed decisions about Social Security. Consumers can estimate their monthly Social Security benefit amount and learn ...

The #GetBanked initiative began at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic with the goal of informing consumers about how to open a bank account online and ensuring that people could receive economic impact payments safely through dire...

NOAA's Environmental Literacy Program created this activity book to educate students in grades 3 to 8 about climate resilience. The activity book, coloring pages, and other supplemental resources highlight how communities can adap...

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...

SciStarter fosters science literacy by empowering people of all ages to get involved in citizen science initiatives. This module introduces basic principles of citizen science and provides an overview of SciStarter resources that ...

The Challenger Center is a national organization that facilitates interactive, simulation-based STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning experiences at Challenger Learning Center locations across the count...

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...

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...