Textbooks and Online Resources
Mathematics
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Big Ideas Math Series Online Resources (login required)
Big Ideas MATH: A Common Core Curriculum for Middle School and High School Mathematics ... Teacher Resources Dashboard ... Differentiating the Lesson.
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Big Ideas Math Online Textbooks (no login required)
These links will take parents and students to the online textbook and related resources
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Khan Academy
A collection of science and math videos. Methods are explained in a detailed manner making this a great resource for students and parents.
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MathTV
A collection of math tutorial videos. This great resource has a wide variety and each topic is taught by several different teachers. Some videos are even in Spanish.
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Brightstorm Math
A collection of Algebra and Geometry videos. This is a great resource for all.
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WebMath
Webmath is a math-help web site that generates answers to specific math questions and problems, as entered by a user, at any particular moment. The math answers are generated and displayed real-time, at the moment a web user types in their math problem and clicks "solve." In addition to the answers, Webmath also shows the student how to arrive at the answer.
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Math.com
Free math lessons and math homework help from basic math to algebra, geometry and beyond.
English Language Arts
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Accelerated Reader
Students can log in to take Accelerated Reader Quizzes (password required)
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Accelerated Reader Book Finder
This website allows students and parents to search book titles and to learn the corresponding Accelerated Reader reading level and point value
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Deer Lakes School Library
This site allows students and parents to search for available books in any of the Deer Lakes School District libraries
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Biblionasium
A great site that allows students to record and monitor their independent reading
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Quizlet
Quizlet provides a variety of premade and customizable study resources great for any subject!
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On-Line Grammar Help
This website contains an alphabetically listing of grammar topics. Selecting a topic gives the students explanations and examples of that topic.
Science:
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National Science Digital Library
The NSDL's library for education and research in science, technology, engineering, mathematics funded by the National Science Foundation
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Brightstorm Science
A collection of science videos covering with an emphasis on Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. A great resource for all.
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Khan Academy
A large collection of Math and Science videos. Methods are explained in a detailed manner, making this a great resource for students.
History and Social Studies
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America's Story
The Library of Congress allows you to meet amazing Americans, jump back in time, explore the states, discover America's pastimes, and watch a movie or play a song.
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Digital History
A collaboratively designed web site that includes an online textbook, primary source documents, timelines, inquiry-based explorations, and much more.
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History.com
Provides articles, videos, images, and interactives around events, people, themes, and holidays. Choose a topic or use the search function to find the resources you need.
Health and Wellness
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Natural High
Natural High is a nonprofit organization that exist to inspire and empower youth to find their natural high, while they develop the skills and courage to live life well. In inspiring youth to discover, amplify and pursue their natural high, so they have a reason to say no to drugs and alcohol.
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Kids Health
The Kids health website is a great tool to use as a parent or a student. For parents, Kids health is a great way to read all about common childhood aches, pains, and illnesses, plus how to take care of your child’s body from teeth to toes. For the kid, this website is a great interactive tool that will make learning fun and easy.
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Shape America
Shape America is committed to empowering all children to lead healthy and active lives through effective health and physical education programs.
Technology
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Google Classroom
Google for Education has a wide range of productivity tools used in the classroom: Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Drawings
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Code.org
Students have the opportunity to learn computer science (coding)
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Sketchup
Google Sketchup is 3D modeling software. Students use this free download to build 3D structures.
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Edutyping
Web-based keyboarding program where students learn to keyboard. They can also work on building keyboarding speed and accuracy
Links
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Smart Futures
Smart Futures is a Pittsburgh-based non-profit software development organization in the field of education and workforce development.
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Google Classroom
Google Classroom's purpose is to facilitate paperless communication between teachers and students and streamline educational workflow. Classroom allows teachers to create classes, post assignments, organize folders, and view work in real-time.
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Follett Destiny Library
Destiny Library Manager is a complete library management system that can be accessed from anywhere, 24/7, helping to strengthen the crucial bond between the library, the classroom, and home.
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Proquest eLibrary
General reference tool that delivers a broad collection of periodical and digital media content, from newspapers and magazines to maps and videos, for researchers of all ages.
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OnHand Schools Assessment Benchmark
(OHS) is a mission-driven Education Technology company based in Pittsburgh, PA. OHS delivers transformational solutions that personalize and accelerate student learning.
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Learn 360
An interactive media-on-demand service which includes streaming video, audio and accompanying support materials.
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How to Study
A great online collection of articles, and tips on how to study best.
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CleanVideoSearch
Access to YouTube content for students
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Easy Bib
Automated bibliography maker helps you cite your sources
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bibme
Automated bibliography maker helps you cite your sources
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Homework Hotline
For more information on the Penn State Homework Hotline, which serves math students in grades 6-12, please call 724.334.6138 or email Colleen Smith at cms64@psu.edu.