Resource List

The following is a list of useful sites and tools that come handy for Branford High School students and teachers.

Click on the bold name to access the tool.

Grade Level Tools available to anyone.

Khan Academy offers an excellent online science classroom on a variety of subjects.

Dynamic Periodic Table of Elements with all the information you need to know about each element.

Very high quality Physics and Chemistry Simulations come handy when explaining concepts.

Kinematics Physics Simulations where students change numeric parameters to visualize effects.

Engaging Visual and graphic simulators useful to promote engagement and understanding. Interactive simulations in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and other sciences.

Excellent resource to visualize Taxonomy and Biology this Tree of Life Web Project will provide a thorough understanding of organism classification on this planet.

Tools for learning how to solve science problems. Visualize by content area waves, genetics, chemical equations and gas laws.

Physics classroom with no subscription required and Khan academy like progression.

Online algebra calculator. Excellent free online algebra calculator with 3D graphics and plots. Take the time to learn how to use this resource as it is handy for problems.

Quizlet is an advanced free website that provides learning tools for students, including flashcards, study, and game modes. We have grouped science vocabulary under the pseudonym BHS_Diaz

BHS Tools require school credentials

Discovery Education is a series of electronic textbooks for middle and high school. Use your student school credentials to login.

Canvas is the place where you are going to find all of your basic course information, including quizzes, assignments, calendar, and announcements. It requires your student login to gain access.

Teacher Tools

You Tube. An excellent site to obtain explanatory videos on different areas. You can also find "channels" that are tailored specifically to learn science. For example Bozeman Science.

CPalms Biology contains complete standard information on High School Biology course. Lesson plans, course notes, certifications, standard classroom practices, and many other resources.

EZVid is a free screen capture program that allows you to do videos using your computer screen.

Two excellent sites Rubric Maker and Rubistar to help create rubrics fast.

Several good technologists have made their teacher tools available to others. Kathy Schrock has her own website. Cindy Forsyth uses symbaloo.