Secondary

Literacy


For some students: using the elementary resources will work.

Podcasts: Levar Burton Reads

Podcast, requires access to a mobile device or system to get into Podcast. Levar Burton uses the Podcast model to talk about many different subjects surrounding the reading of books and different stories.

NewsELA

Current events and other non-fiction reading that can be adaptable for many different reading levels. Some class activities can be released from the login.

Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities

http://literacyforallinstruction.ca/


Predictable Chart Writing

http://literacyforallinstruction.ca/shared-writing/


AAC Sentence Models (Symbolstix)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/184lzFQygEwPHRwIjF8UXNW2o9BUO9nSw/view?usp=sharing


https://theautismhelper.com/emergency-home-school-kit/


https://transitionta.org/system/tdf/news/NTACT_at%20home%20instructional%20resources_March2020.pdf?file=1&type=node&id=2001&force=0


https://transitionta.org/


https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixwriter/id1462673649


Science

Crash Course for Kids

Video series sponsored by PBS, still similar content, introductory level, but still as entertaining

SciShow

Video series with a lot of science topics

Middle School Science Vocabulary-Picture Supports

Website with PowerPoint files with pictures and simple explanations of life, earth, and physical science concepts. Includes notes for parents to help explain concepts.

TedEd

Videos for a variety of topics

Folding Paper Planes

A variety of paper planes to fold for different flying experiences. Check them out to find the one you like best.

Coloring Periodic Table

Requires printing, but each element is paired with visual representation commonly associated with an element



History

Oregon Trail Video game

The game many adults experienced in computer labs as youth is now available to play online.

art

Zentangle

Zentangle is an art form that can be done very small (think the size of a single standard post it note 3"x3"), or large (11"x17" or bigger!). Black felt pen is preferred, but pencil works too. It is based on doodle and pattern techniques.

Origami

A paper folding to create art originating from Japan.

Google Doodle History

Find out about Google Doodles and look at the different reasons a Doodle was created through Google's archives

Google Doodle Contest/Activity

For years now, there have been Google Doodle Contests for students to apply. Here are some Educator resources