NEI for Kids
This web portal teaches kids about how their eyes work and how to keep them healthy, plus lots of fun eye facts.
Grades: Elementary through high school
Produced by: National Eye Institute (NEI)
STEM Teaching Resources
The free STEM education materials (grades pre-K through 12) on this site are provided by the institutes and centers within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NIH grantees, including Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) recipients. This site is managed by the National Institute of General Medical Science (NIGMS). Please contact us with any questions or comments.
The external links from this site provide additional information on the resources. NIGMS cannot attest to the accuracy or accessibility of a nonfederal site.
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What Is CRISPR?
Basic educational information about CRISPR gene editing -
What Is A Pathogen?
A video that teaches students about pathogens and illness prevention. -
Genome: Unlocking Life's Code
A genomics-focused website that includes lesson plans, interactives, animations, and student-written articles. -
Scientist Spotlights Initiative
Course content that spotlights stories of counterstereotypical scientists to help students see themselves in science. -
Jane The Brain: Video Series
Videos that teach young students about coping with emotions like stress, frustration, and sadness.