Educators – DuPage Resources
Local STEM Resources for Teachers
We are fortunate to work in a county with organizations that provide professional learning, knowledgeable staff, items to borrow for classroom use, speakers, and field trip sites. We list some of those organizations here. If you have another local resource you like, send their contact information along with a brief statement about what they provide, to stem@dupageroe.org.
Educator Workshops, TIDE courses, Professional Networks, licensure, newsletters.
Local US Department of Energy Lab offers K-12 programming, e.g., Middle School Science Bowl and Rube Goldberg Competition. Teacher workshops and summer institutes, a calendar of activities, the NEWTON Ask a Scientist link, field trip info, etc.
Goals are to preserve open space, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote stewardship of our environment. Education programming.
Home of The Green Earth Harvest, an organic food co-op that offers educational programming, and nutritious organic produce.
Host of Agriculture in the Classroom, a statewide program to promote awareness of the importance of agriculture. Classroom visits, magazines for classroom use, and more. Call: 630.668.8161 or check out this link.
Integrate an authentic topic into your STEM study. Explore water quality, weather, engineering, ecology, environmental protection, or geography as it connects with storm water management. Access DuPage County data for math lessons.
World famous particle physics lab in Batavia. Professional development, field trips, special classes, and research participation for students. Extensive STEM and NGSS resource center for teachers. Drop in weekdays, or schedule a Saturday appointment.
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Visit and get involved. Subscribe to their educator newsletter: classroom resources, PD workshops, field experiences. Borrow Illinois Department of Natural Resources Trunks, as well as their own. Call 630.206.9586.
Headquartered in Springfield, request posters, trading cards, field trip grants, and more.
Teaching resources “STEM a la Carte” and “Snack Boxes,” provide STEM lessons and activities by grade level. Contact an e-learning specialist at the site. Check out their Professional Development .
Housing over 10,000 specimens, this surprising natural history museum is located at Benedictine University in Lisle. Discovery Boxes to borrow, and IDNR Resource Trunks. Free tours and customized activities. 630.829.6569
Founded in 1922 in Lisle, plants from around the world. Greenhouses, research laboratories, a library, and robust education department. They also lend IDNR Resource Trunks.
School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education. Inspiring people to preserve and care for our natural resources, and build sustainable communities. Education programming, used books, music and myriad supplies for teachers. In Addison, visit or contact them at 630. 545.9710.
Resources for K-5 science and social studies in the Schools Online section of this website. Gardening, trees, weather, nutrition, Asian cultures, and more. Curriculum supplements, such as Dr. Arbor Talks Trees, activities, teachers’ guides, web links, glossaries, and YouTube links.