Resources

In this recorded webinar from the Library of Congress, educators will learn how to apply information literacy skills to evaluate historical primary sources. The webinar also offers practical strategies for teaching students to eva...

The New York State Education Department has curated a variety of curricula, toolkits, and standards for teaching information literacy skills to students in grades K-12. Educators can use these resources to develop information lite...

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...

Developed by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, these lesson plans explore how the Nazis leveraged propaganda and hate speech during the Holocaust. Students will learn how to critically analyze propaganda and memes, making connec...

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...

Cat Park is an online game that teaches players to identify and respond to common forms of online manipulation and deception. Created by GEC, the game is appropriate for players ages 15 and older. Professionals can use the supplem...

PLA's Digital Literacy Initiative offers a variety of educational resources and funding opportunities for public libraries that are working to build digital literacy skills in their communities. The centerpiece of this initiative ...

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...

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...

This guide introduces methods for teaching climate science and strategies for addressing climate-related challenges. Created for educators, communicators, and decision-makers, the guide addresses many ways in which the Earth's cli...

ED funds a wide variety of grants and programs to support students, educators, schools, and districts. The department's Grants and Programs webpage highlights funding opportunities including: Discretionary grant and program f...

The Science Literacy Foundation's searchable database of science literacy resources addresses the need to build science literacy skills from many perspectives, including journalism, communication, and education. Browse the databas...

NASA's Universe of Learning offers projects and events designed to inspire engagement and learning in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Once learners get started, they often return to unlock more secrets of...