Learning Websites
Coding
Code.org -- coding games -- Use your log-in on Google Classroom so that you can work through the puzzles and learn a new skill with each one.
Code.org Cyphers -- Learn how to make secret "spy" codes!
Code Combat -- coding game
Chess
Chesskid -- Play against the computer or play chess logic games. Log in at the top right to work through lessons or play a game against another kid.
Kids' Chess EZChess -- https://www.kidchess.com/play-chess/ezchess/ -- Play against the computer.
Kids' Chess Puzzles -- https://www.kidchess.com/learn-chess/kid-chess-puzzles/
Kids' Chess Checkmate the King Puzzles -- https://www.kidchess.com/play-chess/checkmate-the-king/
Daily Chess Puzzles -- https://www.chesspuzzles.com/
Learn More About...
Virtual Field Trips -- Take on-line field trips to museums, farms, Mars, and more!
Reef Relief: Ecosystems and Food Chains -- videos and science activities to learn about coral reefs and their importance to food chains
Bloom! Plant Power -- Become one of the next generation of plant experts!
ByrdSeed.TV -- lots of videos, games, and other things for gifted kids
BBC History for Kids -- articles, games, and quizzes to learn about history
Smithsonian Open Access -- Explore the Smithsonian Museums from home! You can explore some of the spotlighted topics on this page, search for a topic you're interested in, or click on "Art & Design," "History & Culture," or "Science & Nature" for more spotlights.
Smithsonian Science Education Game Center
Smithsonian Science How -- Scroll down to see a list of upcoming webcast videos and previous recorded ones. There are several on fossils and paleontology!
Beetle Dissection -- Dissect a beetle to learn about insect anatomy!
Poetry Engine -- Learn about and create different kinds of poetry!
Magic Tree House -- Learn about people, places, and events from around the world.
Videos to Learn About...
Mystery Science -- Mystery Science is providing lessons during school closings. The mini-lessons on the left are videos about different topics grouped by grade level.
Extraordinary Octopus Takes to Land -- Warning! This one is kind-of creepy, especially if you're a crab!
The Kid Should See This -- Cool videos for kids
Cosmic Kids Yoga -- Feeling stressed? Need to learn how to relax? Try a video from Cosmic Kids Yoga!
Other Websites
KenKen Puzzles -- Use logic and math to solve the puzzles!
Instructions can be found here.
Hint: Start with smaller 3x3 puzzles and click the "+" so that your first puzzles will only use addition. Then try puzzles with addition and subtraction and larger puzzles. Third and fourth can try multiplication and division for a challenge!
Set Daily Puzzles -- Each day there are several new picture puzzles. (Instructions for Set can be found by clicking here.)
Exploding Dots -- Figure out the math puzzles!
Maker Stations -- 15 challenges to make things from things you may find around your house
Imagineering in a Box -- Become a Disney Imagineer as you learn how to design your own theme park! (This will probably be best for fourth grade.)
Secret Number -- Use logic to guess the secret number.
Google Chrome Music Lab -- Try out different musical experiments. Use headphones for this one!
AI for Oceans -- Learn more about how computers learn (and how you can teach them) and ways that artificial intelligence can be used to help save our oceans.
Duolingo -- language learning games
Wonderopolis -- A wonder of the day
Book Creator -- Create your own books. You'll need a class code.
Google Quick Draw -- Help teach the computer to recognize doodling.
Mensa for Kids -- thinking and learning games
Nova Labs -- Cool science labs from NOVA
Learn at Home
Activities for Gifted Kids at Home -- 40 different activities you can do at home
Thinkfun Downloadable Games & Brainteasers -- These games will make you use your thinking skills! Some of them are instructions to make your own brainteasers and games! Have fun!
NASA Stem from Home -- Science, technology, engineering, and math activities you can do at home (Some may need a parent or older sibling to help you!)
NASA Learning Space -- videos and activities for families
Steve Spangler Science at Home -- lots of videos with cool science experiments and demonstrations you can try at home
Prufrock Press Thinking Skills Activities -- 35 pages of logic puzzles, math bafflers, word bogglers, and more
Houston Museum of Natural Science at Home -- videos, blog posts, tutorials, and virtual museum tours