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Below you will find a links curated from the internet.  If something is not working, please let me know so I can either fix it or remove it.

Links with "Clever" at the end will take the student to our district Clever Portal to login for access.


Language Arts / Reading

Achieve3000 - Clever
Achieve3000 is a leveled reading platform.  Leveled reading means each student reads the same article, but the level is at their individual Lexile Level.  This platform provides non-fiction articles about real-world topics.
Follet Destiny - Clever
Follet Destiny is the school's library system.  It allows students to see what books are currently available in our school library.  It also allows for access to electronic books that are available to students free of charge to read.
McGraw-Hill - Clever
This is our districts language arts curriculum.  Students can access reading and grammar digital textbooks and assigments.
Learning A-Z - Clever
Literacy platform for reading fiction and non-fiction books at student's Lexile levels.
AR Book Finder
Searching for Accelerated Reader books is fun and easy with this free online tool. 

Math

XtraMath - Clever
Daily math facts focused on the individual student. Students work to master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (some students may have mastered all 4 areas).
Dreambox - Clever
PreK through 8th grade math platform leveled for each student. Students should complete at least 5 lessons per week, with a minimum of 20 minutes per day spent on program.
Zearn - Clever
Zearn is a guided math platform that supports our district's use of Eureka Math curriculum. Each lesson starts with a guided video about the lesson.
Embarc.Online
Video resources for completing our math curriculum, Eureka Math. While these videos are geared towards teaching teachers how to deliver every Eureka lesson, it is also good for parents and students to see the additional examples. Every grade level of Eureka, for every unit and lesson, are shown.

Science

Mystery Science
​Free science lessons for K-5.  Each lesson give the materials needed to complete the activities.
Gizmos - Clever
Gizmos is an interactive science and math simulations platform. 

Coding

Tynker - Clever
Learn to code with block code, python, or javascript.
Code.org - Clever
Free coding curriculum at the root of the "Hour of Code" movement.  Our district uses Code.org for middle school coding.  There are activities for students as young as TK.

Social Studies

Library of Congress
“News, events, new content & more from the National Library of Congress & specific subject areas — from legislature to poetry, from music to science, from cataloging to copyright.”
National Archives
“Teach with documents using our online tool. Locate teachable primary sources. Find new and favorite lesson plans, and create your own activities for your students.”
Smithsonian Education
“The Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access (SCLDA) uses all the Smithsonian offers to empower learners to explore their own interests and collaborate with others to bring ideas to life. We create models and methods that make the Smithsonian a learning laboratory for everyone.”
Google Arts & Culture
Online platform giving access to high-resolution pictures and 360 degree images of partner museums.

Learning Platforms

Khan Academy
Khan Academy provides learning on almost any subject.  It is a great resource for math and science, but has many other options.  If you want to expand your learning on a specific topic from school, Khan Academy should be the first stop.
SeeSaw

A digital portfolio for students, parents, and teachers.
Google Classroom
Learning platform with easy integration with the Google wealth of digital services.  We have a unique classroom for each subject. 
EdPuzzle
EdPuzzle allows teachers to post questions and interactions inside of a video.  Videos can be from Youtube, Khan Academy, and other public video sources.