Resources
Web Resources
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Girl Develop It
A non-profit program creating opportunities and supportive environments for girls and non-binary individuals to learn and develop skills in STEM.
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Girlstart
An initiative offering innovative, informal STEM education programs to increase girls' interest and engagement in STEM from kindergarten to grade 12.
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STEM Like a Girl
This organization provides tools for girls to develop their own STEM identity, starting from elementary school, and promotes early interest in STEM subjects.
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STEMettes
Focused on inspiring and supporting girls, young women, and non-binary young people in STEM/STEAM with various programs and events.
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EngineerGirl Try This! Design Challenge
Offers hands-on activities using common household items for girls aged 8 and up. Challenges include designing a mini catapult, a paper airplane, and a sorting machine.
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Code Break
A global, live-interactive classroom for students of all ages to learn about computer science, even without computers. It provides a weekly dose of education and community interaction.
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Code Your Hero
An activity by Google where students can use their imagination to turn a real-life hero into a superhero using code. It is designed for students aged 8 and up and utilizes Scratch, a block-based coding language.
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Code Studio
Offers a range of online courses in computer science for K-12 students. The courses blend game-like tutorials with unplugged classroom activities and video lectures.
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Techgirlz
Provides free, hands-on technology workshops for middle school girls. The workshops cover a wide range of topics, including coding, movie editing, jewelry design, digital marketing, and cybersecurity.
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AAUW STEMEd for Girls
This program offers a series of virtual workshops designed to support girls' success from high school to their careers.
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Science Buddies
A non-profit organization that empowers K-12 students, parents, and teachers to find free project ideas and support in all areas of science. The website includes an extensive library of project ideas and teacher resources.
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Science Friday
Dedicated to promoting understanding of science and technology among the general public. It offers hands-on activities, lesson plans, and multimedia resources suitable for different grade levels and subjects.
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Girls Excelling in Math and Science
Offers challenges and club activities that can be adapted for home use, encouraging young girls to explore mathematical concepts and skills.
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Science from Scientists
Our goal is to ensure our nation’s youth is competitive globally in STEM fields through exciting, informative and engaging lessons taught by practicing scientists.
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GoldiBlox STEM at Home
Encourages positivity, creativity, and connection with DIY and STEM inspired projects for all ages.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame
Provides innovative education opportunities with STEM activities, inventor printables, and a virtual field trip extending learning beyond the classroom.
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SciGirls CONNECT
Features educational STEM activities and videos, aiming to keep kids engaged in education, especially during times when traditional classroom learning isn't possible.
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Project Exploration
Creates learning opportunities for youth underrepresented in sciences, especially girls. It offers hands-on STEM activities using simple materials.
YouTube Resources
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Physics Girl
(Dianna Cowern)
Explains various physical phenomena. Recommended videos include "Inside the World’s Largest Science Experiment" and "Seven Science Experiments with Surface Tension".
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The Amoeba Sisters
The Amoeba Sisters: Focus on demystifying science with humor and relevance, particularly in biology. Notable videos include "Why Study Biology" and "Nature of Science".
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SciGirls
A PBS series showcasing real tween girls using science and engineering in their daily lives. It follows different groups of middle school girls in each episode.
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The Backyard Scientist
Tests the laws of physics and nature with adventurous projects. It's an exciting channel for those curious about experimental science.
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Code.org
Offers a diverse range of topics and videos, including "President Obama asks Americans to learn computer science" and "What is the Internet?".
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SciShow
Offers content that deconstructs the weird things that happen in our world, with a focus on the latest and most exciting happenings in the scientific world.
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Bill Nye the Science Guy
Provides raw and practical content on how things work in real life, with a focus on explaining the science behind various phenomena.
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The Slo Mo Guys
An entertaining channel focusing on showcasing numerous scientific or craft projects in slow motion to help understand the mechanics of each process.
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Khan Academy
Provides unique and amazing educational content in STEM as well as finance and history, with content translated into dozens of languages.