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Check out these online resources for students and staff.
Resources for Students
SORA - A great resource for reading eBooks. Remember to use Jackson Public Schools as your school, and when it asks for your barcode, enter your MSIS (lunch) number.
AR Book Finder - Use this to look up the AR reading level of a book.
MAGNOLIA - Use this to access Britannica Student Encyclopedia for research. (Current students should know how to log in, but if you forgot, just ask me.)
Jackson-Hinds Library System - Lots of great activities happening at your local library. Check it out!
Cool LEGO website!
NASA Kids' Club - a fun way to learn more about NASA through games and activities
Storyline Online is a great source to hear some very well known people read aloud some great stories.
EasyBib is an online source to help you cite your sources for a research project or a science fair project.
Resources for Staff
A Presentation from a MECA workshop that goes over 20+ AI tools to support instruction, student engagement, research skills, and productivity: AI Unleashed.
National Geographic MapMaker - MapMaker is a digital resource tool that can be used to explore world cultures and earth sciences. (Students can use this tool, too!)
Mystery Science - Standards-aligned science lessons.
MAGNOLIA - Explore databases and Britannica Encyclopedia. Password required and it can't be posted it here. Email me or stop me in the hall to ask me.
Looking for a library book to read to your students and we don't have it in our library? Check your local library! Jackson-Hinds Library Systems
Live animal webcams: Great for a quiet backdrop for your smartboard.
Common Core Sheets for classroom worksheets and activities.
PBS Science - free interactive science resource for teachers
Resources for Parents
JPS Summer Reading Information
Common Sense Media - They offer ratings and reviews on video games, movies, TV shows, and books, so you can feel safe know what your child is watching, reading, or playing. They only offer a few reviews free every month, so you'll have to pay a small fee if you want unlimited access.
AR Bookfinder - Use this to check the AR reading level of a book for your child.
PBS Kids for Parents - This site has resources, tips, and advice!
Have a suggestion to be added to this page? Email khellings@jpsms.org.
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