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On this page, you'll find websites, videos, and tools to help you adapt to distance learning. The first thing to remember is that we are all figuring this out together! Don't worry if you find it difficult to concentrate right now. That's normal! Look through the following resources and see if you can find something that will help you with any assignments you might be working on. There are also some fun activities to explore if you are feeling bored at home!
English
English
Here are some fun activities related to English. You'll find activities involving poetry, books, podcasts, and more!
Blackout Poetry
Blackout Poetry
Learn how to remix works by your favorite authors into a new poem! Get artistic!
Found Poetry
Found Poetry
Learn how to collage and build "found poems" using your old writing.
Free eBooks/Audiobooks
Free eBooks/Audiobooks
No library card or log in necessary!
Simply click the book you want to read and it will open on your computer. You do not need to make an account.
Audible is putting together a collection of free books you can listen to without a membership. Click the link above to access the teen books!
Audible is putting together a collection of free books you can listen to without a membership. Click the link above to access the teen books!
Free Spanish Audiobooks from Audible
Escuchas a los libros en español.Useful Links:
Useful Links:
Register for a Groton Public Library Card Online
Follow this link to fill out an application for a Groton Public Library Card. Use this card to check out eBooks on the Groton Public Library Overdrive account!eBooks from Destiny Discover (Fitch Library Catalog)
Explore the eBooks offered by the Fitch Library. No library card number necessary. Login by selecting Fitch High School and enter your Chromebook username and password.Overdrive (Groton Public Library)
The online catalogue for eBooks from the Groton Public Library. Use your Groton library card.Use the CT State Library's database to help you find eBooks, articles, and videos use as resources in your research papers.
Click here to view a tutorial about how to research using a database. The same techniques apply to Academic Search Premier and Explora, which can be found on ResearchIT CT.
Math
Math
Here are some links and videos for activities related to different math topics!
Websites to Explore:
Websites to Explore:
Scroll down and choose your subject!
Puzzles, problems, and more sorted by topic.
Practice Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
Math and Movies
Math and Movies
Learn how mathematics, especially geometry, are used to help the animators at Pixar create their masterpieces!
Science
Science
Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Zoology are among the subjects highlighted in this section!
Coding/Animation:
Coding/Animation:
W3schools--Free coding lessons and help
Glitch.com--A platform to build your programs; no need to sign in. You can code without linking an account!
Girls Who Code-- Download and complete Girls Who Code projects from home
Pixar in a Box-- This content from Khan Academy introduces you to the technology skills behind our favorite Pixar movies.
Animation through JavaScript-- a Khan Academy course that explores the use of JavaScript to create animations
Zoology
Zoology
Smithsonian Zoo Cams (There's one for naked mole rats, life Rufus from Kim Possible!)
John Green will teach you about world history through humor and animation in this Youtube playlist.
The British Museum partnered with Google to create an interactive museum experience that is different from other virtual museum tours.
Podcasts
Podcasts
RadioLab--"Investigating a strange world."
Backstory --History explained in context of today.
Stuff You Missed in History Class
Politically Re-Active--Two comedians and best friends explore U.S. politics and other modern issues.
CodeSwitch--An NPR podcast described as "the fearless conversations about race we've been looking for"(NPR).
TED Radio Hour --Ted Talks turned into a radio show!
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