LibGuides: Education: Web Resources

Streaming Media

Teaching Channel
A 1,400+ video library that gives a look into diverse classrooms all over the world. All of the videos have been carefully vetted by content experts to ensure they showcase current techniques, model best teaching practices, and provide immediate ideas to support student learning.
TumbleBookLibrary
TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s e-books, over 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes animated talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels.

Statistical Information

National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education
U.S. Department of Education: Data & Statistics
The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations.

Country Studies

CIA - World Factbook
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities
Library of Congress - Country Studies
The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.

Web Resources

Montana Office of Public Instruction
Important resources for Montana educators.
MT OPI Indian Education Classroom Resources
MT OPI Curriculum & Assessment
U.S. Department of Education
Comprehensive education website published by the U.S. Government
NSTA: National Science Teaching Association
Keep current on trends in science education, including the Next Generation Science Standards. Brush up on the subject matter in your field. Pick up classroom tips and lessons. Find children's books with captivating, accurate science content. And more!
The USGS Water Science School
Teaching resources about the many aspects of water, along with pictures, maps, and an interactive center.
EDSITEment: The Best of the Humanities on the Web
Classroom-ready lessons and materials for K-12 Educators. Resource collections and activity ideas for humanities educators.
Library of Congress - Teachers
The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching.
Find Library of Congress lesson plans and more that meet Common Core standards, state content standards, and the standards of national organizations.
Smithsonian Learning Lab
They put the treasures of the world's largest museum, education, and research complex within reach. The Lab is FREE, interactive platform for discovering millions of authentic digital resources, creating content with online tools, and sharing in the Smithsonian's expansive community of knowledge and learning.
Common Sense Education
Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.
Read Write Think
Their mission is to provide educators, parents, and afterschool professionals with access to the highest quality practices in reading and language arts instruction by offering the very best in free materials.