Learning Resources
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These learning resources provide extra options to further your student education during the COVID-19 school closures. This list includes a variety of resources that may align with different curriculum than the classroom while providing activities to keep your students engaged while at home.
Online Learning Resources for Everyone
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Scholastic Learn at Home
Scholastic has created a Learn at Home database with projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
From their page:
"Even when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!"
-The Editors of Scholastic Classroom Magazines.
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Age of Learning
Age of Learning is offering access to ABC Mouse, Adventure Academy, and ReadingIQ based on Education Level. For students grades 2-8.
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Music First
Comprehensive Learning Management System for K-12 Music Education. Currently free via a mailchimp signup during COVID-19 closures.
Pre-K and Elementary Online Learning Resources
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BrainPop
BrainPOP - Animated Educational Site for Kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology. Full access for closed schools.
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Breakout EDU
Breakout Edu offers activities for students. Check out this video for more information: Video
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Elementari.io
Elementari teaches kids to write code and interactive stories.
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Freckle
Online learning for younger students. While not completely free, adaptive math and ELA courses are free to start.
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iComp
Aligned for UK learning standards, this program teaches kids computer skills from a young age.
Junior High Online Learning Resources
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ChemMatters
Provides education guides for Chemistry at the Junior High Level in English and Spanish.
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DeltaMath
Always free DeltaMath teaches mathematic principles.
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HippoCampus
Free educational videos on various subjects starting at the Junior High level.
High School Online Learning Resources
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Berlin Philharmonic
Music programs from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra are now free to stream via the Digital Concert Hall. Check out the link for information on how to view streaming concerts.
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Big History Project
From the site:
"Journey through nearly 14 billion years of history in this self-guided, six-hour version of Big History. You'll find every chapter full of great activities to keep you entertained and test your learning."
A six-hour version of the Big History Project is available without signing in.
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NOVA Science Videos
PBS Nova has high-quality science videos to watch at any time.
Other Resources
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Albert.io
An article with numerous tools for distance learning.
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Google Arts and Culture
Learn something new every day! Find the best stories and featured content curated by experts on art and culture. -
Google Digital Skills
Learning for Junior High through Adulthood on the use of google digital applications.
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Internet Access
For some in need of internet access, this option from Comcast may help.
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Kanopy
Get free access to thousands of movies with your library card.