Karen Siegel
A list of websites offering learning activities, curated by the staff at Ann Arbor Open. The resources and links here are not supported or officially used by AAPS (with a couple exceptions - the A2O library page, Bridges Math resources). I urge you to review content of each site before sharing with your children. Please exercise your own judgement about whether or not they are appropriate for use by your family or child.
Time For Kids
Free Math Apps These apps are based on the visual models featured in Bridges in Mathematics. All apps are available in two or more versions: a web app for all modern browsers, and downloadable versions for specific operating systems and devices (such as Apple iOS for iPad).
You can learn anything. Expert-created content and resources for every course and level. Always free.
In these times of uncertainty, youcubed is here to help students at home continue to explore and learn maths in rich and creative ways. We are collecting here modified versions of our tasks to be more home-friendly, as well as some new explorations designed for learners at home.
The Alliance for the Great Lakes is happy to announce H.O.M.E.School, a new series of online lessons about the Great Lakes for kids in grades K-8. The eight online sessions will begin April 6, with a new lesson premiering on our website and Facebook every Monday at 9:30 a.m. CT.
The offical website for NOVA. NOVA is the most-watched prime time science series on American television, reaching an average of five million viewers weekly.
Resources for science teachers
Link to Ann Arbor Open's Library Page. There are more learning extensions included on the website under the "For Teachers and Parents" Tabl
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A collection of lesson plans that engage students with the science and study of the Great Lakes. Designed for middle school classrooms, these lessons will help students to become familiar with geologic, geographic, and environmental concepts about the Great Lakes, as well as provide them the opportunity to evaluate contemporary issues facing the lakes.
"...All it takes to turn a straight stretch of river into a bendy one, is a little disturbance and a lot of time, and in nature there's plenty of both."
Free Math Apps These apps are based on the visual models featured in Bridges in Mathematics. All apps are available in two or more versions: a web app for all modern browsers, and downloadable versions for specific operating systems and devices (such as Apple iOS for iPad).
Parents Choice Gold Award Winner 11 Years Running. Print & Digital Available. Connecting Kids & Nature.
Many teachers have been using Chrome Music Lab as a tool in their classrooms to explore music and its connections to science, math, art, and more. They’ve been combining it with dance and live instruments. Here’s a collection of some uses we’ve found on Twitter.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Educational Concert Series (ECS) has introduced students to classical music for more than 80 years. With special hosts and thoughtfully chosen music, these concerts bring kids inside the orchestra.
music+education+gamification = musication "musication" is a private channel from Jan Vink, music teacher in the Netherlands (Primary education). He creates v...
Hi, I'm Nathan Walby, creator of Visual Musical Minds. What started as a flipped-classroom project for my elementary music classes, has slowly grown into a m...
Sing Out! Radio Magazine, a weekly syndicated hour-long radio show, and Sing Out! Radio Partners, like-minded independent radio programers around the globe.
Duolingo is the world's most popular way to learn a language. It's 100% free, fun and science-based. Practice online on duolingo.com or on the apps!
Kids everywhere can stream an incredible collection of stories that will help them continue dreaming and learning.
Well-known childrens stories translated into Spanish and spoken by a native Spanish speaker. Read along in Spanish or English. Great for adults too!
Isolated at home, our host Carmen is reminded of our deep need for connection and reassurance. For as long as we are in this crisis together, she will continue to share this journal containing stories of kindness from near and far, to inspire hope and resilience.
Mi primer receta De mi Rancho a Tu Cocina, Con mucho gusto les comparto como preparo yo mis comidas en el rancho donde yo vivo, espero les guste. Página de F...
The Global Storybooks Portal is designed specifically for teachers, parents, and community members around the world. It makes 40 selected stories from the African Storybook available in major national, immigrant and refugee languages of individual countries, regions, and groups.
We have pulled together content for elementary and middle school-aged children that will rev up their heart rate with Fortnite, KIDZ BOP, and throwback dances, calm their minds with soothing yoga, and strengthen their bodies with some simple kids’ fitness activities. We also have daily nutrition lessons and activities – the healthy snack hacks and tips will encourage healthy (and fun!) eating! Regular physical activity and good nutrition are essential elements for a healthy body and mind – for children and their parents!
