This page includes digital tools used at the high school level. Some are paid subscriptions and some are free.
Versatile annotation and drawing tool helps student interact with pdfs, images, documents and/or worksheets through Google Classroom. Teachers can comment right on student work for students to review later.
How to use Kami with Google Classroom
EdLaw 2-d expires 08/31/2024
This tool allows teachers to access NGSS based science lessons, including videos, lesson plans and other instructional materials.
How-To Guide to Generation Genius
EdLaw 2-d expires 08/31/2024
Vocabulary tool that can be used to organize unit lists, print flashcards, or export into other sites/apps for students to use elsewhere.
Not EdLaw 2-d compliant for student use.
Can be used by teachers only.
Newsela is an online news-as-literacy platform that features high-interest articles on everything from current events to myths and legends and from literature to science. Users can choose a free account (which just features news and current events) or paid subscriptions that include daily news story updates and subject-specific products for ELA, social studies, science, and SEL.
Note: Fewer options available through the free account as of the 2019-2020 school year.
EdLaw 2-d expires 08/31/2024
Interactive Displays for the classroom (replacing SMART boards) that behave like a supersized tablet with many educational tools. Paired with Active Inspire, lesson delivery can follow many different pathways not possible through older technologies.
EdLaw 2-d does not apply.
One of ReadWorks' most attractive features is its support for different classroom setups. Any lesson can be printed out, projected in front of the class, or assigned digitally to be completed on- or offline. This -- combined with it being free and full of resources -- means any teacher looking to increase students' reading comprehension, provide extra support, or differentiate by interest or text complexity will likely find something useful.
Ed Law 2-d 08/31/2024
Free Virtual Math and Science Simulations
PhET Interactive Simulations Video
EdLaw 2-d does not apply.
As a nonprofit research organization and philanthropy, HHMI’s mission is to advance the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit all. Many useful science focused articles and tools available.
EdLaw 2-d does not apply.
Use Remind to efficiently reinforce communication systems you already have in place. In addition to a class website, learning management system, or student agendas, you can send or schedule a text message (including attachments) to remind students and families about important due dates, upcoming tests and quizzes, schedule changes, field trips, or other pertinent information with out giving your personal number.
EdLaw 2-d expires 6/30/2024
Music videos, graphic novels and eLearning tool used in Spanish classroom to help with language acquisition.
EdLaw2-d expires 08/31/2024