Resource Library
The Mathematics and Science Education Center (MSEC) provides a Resource Lending Library with STEM manipulatives and books for checkout to Appalachian State University faculty, students, and regional educators. Materials may be checked out by pre-service and in-service teachers and faculty members.
Check out this video for more information on our Resource Library:
Available Resources
The MSEC Lending Library has many resources and materials dedicated to mathematics, science, and robotics. If you don’t see what you need, you can make an item request. Teachers can also register to bring their class for a tour!
Online Resources
Teaching online? The MSEC shares the following collections of online resources that may be helpful. The MSEC does not manage these sites, and some may require a log-in/registration.
Mathematics Online Resources
Sites for Curriculum, Tools, Assessments/Tasks:
- North Carolina Standards – the mathematics standards specific to NC
- Common Core Standards – the core document for mathematics
- NC2ML – a rich collection of materials collected by educators across North Carolina. This site includes instructional frameworks that can help organize your planning of content.
- Tools for NC Teachers – an organized collection of LES lesson plans, assessments, and additional resources, arranged by grade band
- You Cubed – Jo Boaler’s site, related to her work on Mathematical Mindsets
- Inside Mathematics – housed at the UT-Austin Dana Center, a collection of video lessons, common core resources, assessments, and more
- GA Curriculum Standards – resources housed at the Georgia Department of Education (it’s okay that it says Georgia – many resources are still easily findable!)
- NCTM Back to School – weekly sessions and materials on teaching mathematics from the national organization, NCTM
Technology for Teaching
- Geogebra – a freely available site for geometry and algebra-based explorations
- The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives – online manipulatives and simulations available for free
- Explain Everything – an interactive whiteboard applet that can be used on a tablet
- Educreations – an interactive whiteboard applet that can be used on a tablet
- FlipGrid – a social platform that allows students and teachers to upload short videos, for interacting, communicating/sharing, or even assessment
Science Online Resources
- Science Standards from NC DPI – the state standards for science in North Carolina
- Next Generation Science Standards – searchable, interactive collection of standards
- NSTA Daily Do – sense-making tasks available in a variety of levels, for teachers and for families
- PhET site at Colorado – online interactive simulations in science and mathematics
- Exploratorium Science Snacks – video episodes on a variety of topics
- PBS Hands-On Science – resources from PBS include videos on many topics
- Steve Spangler’s Science Experiments – easy science videos for home or school
Robotics Online Resources
Policies
Checkout Times
- Faculty – two weeks
- Students – one week
- Educators – two weeks
Robotics – one semester (Fall/Spring); not eligible for summer checkout
Items may be returned to the After Hours Return bin anytime the RCOE is open, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Services for Teachers
Teachers participating in the New Teacher Support (NTS) group may request materials through their NTS coach to be brought to and picked up from their school. Teachers may submit a request to have materials picked up at their local public library in Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes counties.
Services for Faculty
The MSEC continues to support faculty and students by providing access to its library of materials and resources. If you are a faculty member and have specific requests for your course or would like to brainstorm about your current needs with our staff, contact Leah McManus Greer for a consultation regarding your needs.