Pics4Learning
Pics4Learning is a safe, free image library for education. Teachers and students can use the copyright-friendly photos & images for classrooms, multimedia projects, websites, videos, portfolios, or any projects in an educational setting. They also have lesson plans for teachers, equipped with matching images.
Photos for Class
Photos for Class guarantees age appropriate images, automatic citation, and Creative Commons (photos licensed for legal, public use). And they have a sense of humor: a search for “sex” results in a redirect to photos for “adorable dogs”. Photos for Class sources from Flickr.
US Geological Survey, a Federal agency, includes a branch devoted to education which provides images, videos, labs, and online lectures on their website to educate youth about natural phenomena. Resources are separated into categories such as Grades K-6, Grades 7-12, Biology, Geography and Geology. This is an extensive source for all things science.
Big Picture is a biannual publication known for its coverage of biology. However, you can use this site to find photographs, flowcharts, and diagrams on a wide range of topics for all ages. Go to the
Resources tab at the top of the page for a great search tool.
