Resources for Teachers
All children are scientists at heart. The task of educators is to keep a child's natural curiosity and interest alive.
NCGS and its Member Schools are committed to this ideal, and to the simple fact that girls and young women can accomplish great things in science, technology, engineering and math when opportunities exist... when teaching methods are geared to their strengths... and when everyone's expectations are set high.
Our Academic Team has assembled a compelling collection of tools and information sources to help you make your classroom a place where girls and young women turn their talents and dreams into real, lasting achievements!
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Curriculum Innovations at Girls' Schools
Useful Links
Recommended Books and Magazines
Software and Video
What is Computer Science?
Why is Computer Science Important for Girls?
Recruiting Girls into the Classroom
Teaching Ideas
Resources
Why is Engineering Important for Girls?
Books
Websites
Multimedia (TV, Video, Software)
Competitions and Projects
Teacher Materials/Professional Development
Lesson Plans
Corporations and Foundations
Fun and Games
Museums
Why Is Mathematics Important?
Teaching Mathematics to Girls
Books, Weblinks and Activities
