Inspiration & Teaching resources

Not sure where to start? Browse this page for snapshots of past BEST Teacher Grants, ideas for Project-Based Learning during COVID-19, Supplies for Flexible Place-Based Education, and resources for interdisciplinary projects.

Past Project Snapshots

We have compiled some snapshots of previous BEST Teacher Grant projects to provide you inspiration for topics and items to purchase.

Instructions: This resource will be easier to view on a computer than on a mobile device. Browse therough topics and project ideas. Click on a card to get more information about the project idea and items. To view this resource in a separate window, click "View Larger Version" in the bottom right corner.

Teaching Resources

You can search for resources in a variety of ways:

    • Click on the 🔍 at the right to access the search function, then type in what you are looking for

    • Access the dropdown menus on the headings (i.e. Topic, Type of Resource) to sort alphabetically or filter records according to your needs.

Supplies for Flexible Place-Based Education

BEST Teacher Grant partner and Place-Based Educator, Emily Schaller, has compiled a padlet with inspiration for Place-Based Education supplies. Many of these supplies can be used in flexible, remote, or blended classrooms. Watch our Webinar on Place-Based Education during a Pandemic for more information.

Interdisciplinary Project Inspiration