Online Labs in offers virtual laboratory simulations that can be used in a variety of courses, including chemistry, physics, biology, anatomy, geology, and astronomy. There are also tools for practicing math and design. For educators who are looking to conduct labs during distance learning or for parents seeking supplements for curriculum at home, this site...
With schools closed, many parents are looking for ways to continue their children’s education at home. This can be done incrementally, in the form of small challenges. For fun math-related challenges for learners in grades 3-12, check out Play With Your Math. The site is filled with math challenges that are sure to enrich learners...
As an increasing number of educators shift to online instruction, the need for ways to engage digitally with students has increased exponentially. One way that educators have been interacting with students from a distance is by adding Peardeck to their Google Slides. Many teachers are using this tool within Zoom lessons as a way to...
Poetry 4 Kids is a poetry site by children’s author Kenn Nesbitt. The website features funny poems and classic poems for kids as well as, games, poetry lessons, and activities that teachers and parents can use when planning instruction. The site also offers other tools, including a rhyming dictionary for children writing original poetry. Check...
Radical Math is a site that aims to blend two important topics: mathematics and social justice. The website features ideas for social justice math topics as well as suggestions for integration into the curriculum. With testing canceled in many schools, math educators can use this time to reimagine the curriculum by exploring Radical Math and...
The Reading Rockets project brings research-based strategies, instructional materials, games, interactive ideas, and resources to educators and families. The site features ideas for teaching reading, helping struggling readers, suggested book lists, and more. In this uncertain time, help your learners keep up on their reading skills by checking out this resource, implementing some new strategies,...
Same or Different is a routine that provides students opportunities to construct arguments when comparing mathematical objects, including numbers or shapes. This routine can provide even young learners with an accessible opportunity to create an argument and can be implanted in virtual or at-home lessons as well as in the traditional classroom environment. If you...
Science Learning Hub is a collection of Science resources from New Zealand. The materials are sorted by topics, featuring materials for lessons on animal behavior, astronomy, climate change, ecology, forensics, plants, sustainability, weather and more. Upon clicking on a topic, users are taken to all related resources including articles, activities, interactives, and videos. This resource...
Science News for Students offers access to student-friendly news and feature stories about scientific topics. The stories on the site are aimed at readers ages 9-14 and are written in developmentally appropriate language. The site is updated daily, so there is always something fresh for young readers to enjoy. Additionally, the website offers free resources...
One course that can be challenging for educators to put online is P.E. The Society of Health and Physical Educators, SHAPE America, is helping teachers in the shift to putting this type of instruction online effectively. They have created a collection of resources to support educators in providing high-quality, standards-based P.E. and health instruction despite...
The American Heart Association’s NFL Play 60 page offers resources for teaching students the impact of physical activity on overall wellness. Check out a multitude of standard-aligned lessons and family activities for K-12 here. These can be used by parents as families navigate this new normal.
The News Literacy Project is an organization that is working to help society become more news literate, starting with students. Teachers and parents can use the provided lesson plans to teach learners how to become smarter, more active consumers of news and other information needed for participation in civic life. Check out the site for...
