Additional Resources & Supplemental Support
Links to Supplemental Supports for Studying Science & Technology
Bozeman Science: Short, well-explained, and vetted videos organized by subject and topic detailing key concepts in science
Khan Academy: Reputable online tutorials designed to help students enrich their undertsanding of core topics. These tutorials are intended as supplements and do not encompass the entire scope and sequence of RHS courses.
The Concord Consortium: Interactive STEM Resources- simulations, models, & videos- for grades K-12
Colorado Phet: Interactive simulations on an multitude of topics in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics.
Elementary Science Interactive Tutorials
Middle School Interactive Science Tutorials
High School Interactive Science Tutorials
AP/College Level Interactive Science Tutorials
5. MIT OpenCourse Ware: resources organized by course developed by MIT professors and shared for public use. Click HERE to access a full course list with STEM highlights including:
Aeronautics & Astronautics
Architecture
Biological Engineering
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Earth, Atmosphere & Planetary Sciences
Health Sciences & Technology
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Science & Engineering
Physics
Science, Technology & Society
Pre-College Programs for High-Achieving High School Students
The links below are a compilation of opportunities available for high-achieving middles school and high school students in search of opportunities to expand upon their high school resumes. Involvement in these actives is by no means a requisite of any program at RHS and application/participation is at the sole discretion of students with expressed interest and intent.
The State of New Jersey's Governor's Schools
Columbia University's Summer Programs for High School Students
John's Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
Kean University's Pre-College & Summer Youth Programs
MIT's Office of Engineering Outreach Program: MITES
Monmouth University's Programs for High School Students
Montclair State University's Programs for High School Students
NYU's High School Programs
NJIT's Pre-College Programs
Princeton University
Raritan Valley Community College's Pre-College Program
Rider University's Programs for High School Students
Rowan University: Summer Programs at the College of Engineering
Rutgers University's Summer Scholars Program
Stevens Institute of Technology's Pre-College Programs
TCNJ's Pre-College Programs
Resources for Standardized Tests in Science
Advanced Placement (AP) Tests via The College Board
Interested in Planning an Educational Trip for Your Family?
Here are some fun & educational science, discovery, and conservation-oriented places to visit:
Adventure Aquarium (Camden, NJ Waterfront)
Bronx Zoo (NYC)
Cape May Zoo (Cape May, NJ)
Central Park Zoo (NYC)
Crayola Factory Experience (Easton, PA)
Franklin Institute: Science Museum (Phila., PA)
Liberty Science Center (Jersey City, NJ)
Maryland Science Center (Baltimore, MD)
National Aquarium in Baltimore (Maltimore, MD)
New York Aquarium (NYC)
Philadelphia Academy of the Natural Sciences (Phila., PA)
Philadelphia Zoo (Phila., PA)
Please Touch Museum (Phila., PA)
Port Discovery: Children's Museum (Baltimore, MD)
Prospect Park Zoo (NYC)
Queens Zoo (NYC)
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum (Washington, DC)
Smithosonian Air & Space Udvar-Hazy Center (Chantilly, VA)
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History (Washington, DC)
Turle Back Zoo (West Orange, NJ)
WonderWorks: Science Museum (Syracuse, NY)
*This is not an endorsement or sponsorship of any of these locations. These various places to visit are being suggested to those with an interest based upon the positive feedback from colleagues who have had positive experiences at these locations. No formal partnership between the district or any of its employees exists with any one of these locations.