Enrichment Resources For Online Learners

At this moment in time, we are currently experiencing what is likely to become the largest experiment in online learning the country has ever seen. In an effort to support the large number of educators and families navigate this new educational landscape, I have put together an extensive list of online resources, materials, and educational tools that are completely free to use.

Videos For Learning About History

OverSimplified is a youtube channel that provides users with animated history videos about topics like WW2, The Cold War, The French Revolution, and The Korean War. These animated videos helps make the study of history engaging and fun as well as easy to learn with it’s animated videos that explain history, people, and events relative to the content covered in most middle and high school level courses. Join over 2.5 million subscribers and begin learning about the hard hitting topics your class is currently exploring.

Free Books On Audible!

If you aren’t familiar with Audible, now is the perfect time to get acquainted! For as long as schools are closed, Audible will be offering FREE audiobooks for kids. Sign. Me. Up. When you are ready to begin reading- or listening rather- simply download the Audible app and begin browsing a variety of stories for students of all ages. A few stories worth mentioning include “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, “Jane Eyre” and “The Call of the Wild.

Chemistry Lessons & Experiments

If you are a students who is interested in investigating scientific questions or designing and conducting chemistry experiences then this resource is for you. Inside you will find hundreds of activities, lessons and experiments covering topics like matter, molecules, conduction, the period table of elements, density, volume, and polar molecules.

International Economics Activities

The study of International Economics explores topics in international exchange, imports and exports, international comparisons, policies, laws, and regulations, and international economic principles. Students can learn about these topics through interactive lessons, activities, games, and videos that promote learning by doing. These activities and learning tools are designed for students grades 6-12.

Macroeconomics Activities

The study of Macroeconomics explores topics in economic growth, economic fluctuations, government failure, government spending and revenues, inflation, money, and interest rates, unemployment, and policies, laws, and regulations. Students can learn about these topics through interactive lessons, activities, games, and videos that promote learning by doing. These activities and learning tools are designed for students grades 6-12.

Microeconomic Activities

The study of Microeconomics explores topics in costs and benefits of decision making, markets and prices, entrepreneurship, economic institutions, employment and income, and much more. Students can learn about these topics through interactive lessons, activities, games, and videos that promote learning by doing. These activities and learning tools are designed for students grades 6-12.

Financial Literacy Activities

Financial literacy skills are essential for life success. Students can develop these skills through a series of engaging videos, interactive lessons, and activities that promote learning by doing. The topics covered include: financial responsibility and decision making, credit and debt, careers and income, savings and investments, money management and much more. These activities and learning tools are designed for students grades 6-12.

Foreign Language Games and Quizzes

Learn any one of the following languages: French, Spanish, Latin, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, and German with Conjugemos. This website offers lessons, listening activities, games, and quizzes designed to teach vocabulary, verb conjugation, and grammar. Students and educators can create a premium account for free through the end of the school year. Join over 4 million students world wide and begin learning a new language today!

Study Materials For AP Classes

Fiveable is an online community for AP students to study together. Students can prepare for upcoming AP exams with interactive live reviews, weekly games, trivia battles, and study guides which are provided to students for free. Fiveable includes resources for AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, AP World History, AP US Government, AP Psychology, and many more.  

Spelling, Math, and Grammar Games

Sumdog is an online learning service used by millions of students worldwide that supports educational attainment with learning games for math, spelling, and grammar that keep students engaged, while providing support to educators and parents through user-friendly reporting and targeted intervention tools. Their educational games are designed to provide a personalized learning experience and adaptive process that keeps students engaged.