KHS Student Resources

Good day, KHS students and families!

The following resources are available through our Great Prairie AEA's Media Library. I have sectioned the resources into what will best help with certain core subject areas while you are learning from home. When appropriate, I've added in outside resources as well. Some information is the same as the GW & KMS pages as all schools share AEA resources, but I've updates resources in each subject area to align with different levels of learning when needed.

I will continually update this page as I receive information from teachers, community members, and my own online research. Please email me anna.westermeyer@keokukschools.org if you have any great suggestions (or questions!) that you feel would help others.

Stay safe, stay learning, and see you soon!

Best,

Mrs. Westermeyer Marlin

GPAEA Media Library Resources

Select the linked box to the left. You should be able to "sync log in" with your Keokuk Schools email. However, if this does not work please contact Mrs. Westermeyer Marlin, Mr. Rohlfs, Mr. Neill, or Mr. Haage.

Teachers: If you need help getting class sets of books, please reach out to Mrs. Westermeyer Marlin.

Content Area Resources

Many of the resources below are available in KPride LaunchPad on students' computers. Once on LaunchPad, students should look for "AEA Resources," and these apps will be in that folder. Their log in should be synced with their school emails.

Additional resources in some areas below are from outside sources (example: MENSA's Recommended Reading, The Knotted Line, etc.). All are educational.

ELA Resources

(Use same log in as above.)

Book Flix allows students to read a pair of fiction and non-fiction texts over a variety of topics. The story can be read to readers or they can read on their own; after, there are web links to explore and you can "meet the authors" on most book sets.

(Use same log in as above.)

MackinVIA allows students to read from the computer, phone, tablet, or smart reader. They can check out a book, keep notes, and get definitions as they go.

See this Facebook video from Ms. Westermeyer for more information about logging in.

MENSA's Recommended Reading for 9-12 - MENSA is an internationally renowned "intelligence society" for the very intelligent. Whether you are in the 98% percentile for IQ or not, you can still read some great books to challenge your brain! The link above are recommendations for 9-12 grade readers.

NY Public Library recently made thousands of books available online for free. See if one of the MENSA title's is free to read!

iPhone or iPad users can download the app Vocabulary Builder by Magoosh. "This app gives you free access to all of Magoosh’s general, GRE, SAT, and TOEFL vocab quizzes. Sign in with a Magoosh account (or create a new one) to save your progress to the web. You can continue your practice online here." (The website works for all phone/tablet users.)

Social Studies Resources

Alexander Street (GPAEA resource w/ same login) is a catalog of real experience from people who have experience historical events. "...you can experience these and tens of thousands of other historical moments in the same visceral way, with American History in Video."

Docs Teach (GPAEA resource w/ same login) offers a collection of primary sources from the National Archives. Review anything from letters to telegrams to photos from historical events dating back hundreds of years.

GALE (GPAEA resource w/ same login) is one of the suite databases available to students. A suite database is a collection of journals, books, images, videos, and more which students can access through one simple search engine.

EBSCOHost is another also available through the AEA. Both are incredibly valuable for research assignments.


The Knotted Line is a free online, interactive tool that encourages students to think about complex issues; it includes suggestions for multiple classroom uses which can be tailored for at-home learning.

Math Resources

Using the top "search" icon on Khan Academy, students can select "early math" or "math by grade" and then their current year. There are many tutorials and resources on this site to keep students engaged with learning during their time away from school.

(Use same log in as above.)

Videos, audio, and printables abound on this resource. Learn 360 also has games -- especially math games -- which will help students stay engaged but have fun too. This source has great resources for other subject areas too (social studies, science, etc.), and it serves as a general source.

Regents Prep has lessons and guides for

Students simply need to select the linked photo above and they'll have access!

Foundations U is created to help students make sound financial decisions for their lives. With information from budgeting to mortgages and paying off debt, this resource will help finance students of all ages (adults too!).

Science Resources

The Monterey Bay Zoo has several live cameras on their animals. Use the linked photo above to see birds, otters, sharks, and more. Pair this with a non-fiction read from Pebble Go or MackinVIA (see reading section) and you have real life connecting to reading!

Power Knowledge has three science options through the AEA: Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth & Space Science. All offer a wealth of resources, videos, and even games.

Again, Learn 360 (see math section above) has wonderful resources for science too.

With categories ranging all the way from earth and space science to animals, the human body, and engineering, Science Flix is the all-in-one science resource if you know what you'd like to research.

NASA has wonderful resources available for students including STEM engagement, video definitions, Q&A, and homework help. For students interested in science *and* space, this is the perfect place to go!

Physical Education Resources

OPEN Phys Ed offers units on a variety of physical education topics geared toward active home lifestyles. Check this out for a variety of home physical education resources!

Yoga with Adriene is a free, online yoga class. You can do "30 Days with Adrienne" and get your body more flexible and fit, or look around on YouTube for other fitness instructors. *Be sure to check their credentials and never do anything that pushes your body too far.*

Teen Health & Wellness (GPAEA database) includes information from body basics to green living and even skills for work, school, and life. This source is like a"health" class option, even though many topics are also covered in Science and Physical Education.

Pamela Reif is an influencer turned health advocate, and she has several free workout videos online. The one above features music artist Jason Derulo, but it is only one of many, many workouts she has available.

Also, please check out some virtual options online right now. There are wonderful running options (5k, half marathon, etc.) that you can do virtually using fitness trackers.

Art Resources

Learn a new skill! Try out origami, or the art of paper folding, by going to "The Beginner's Guide to Paper Folding." This time at home may make you into a crane-creating master! Or, if you'd prefer, learn how to draw faces with this beginner's guide to sketching.

Create digital art online! The linked source above gives four options for creating digital art, but apps like Adobe, Astropad, and Affinity Designer are also great options.

12 Famous Art Museums are offering online, virtual tours. Please link from the above image for more information about which one you'd like to see!

The National Gallery Of Art offers many resources for young artists. "NGAkids interactives offer an entertaining and informative introduction to art and art history. Featuring a variety of art-making tools that encourage exploration and creativity, these computer-based activities are suitable for all ages."

Music & Theater

The article linked above discusses using BroadwayHD to watch Broadway shows from home. This access is nearly unprecedented and is a great opportunity for students and families to see Broadway theater shows.

GPAEA Media Library source Soundzabound "offers a wide variety of music, audio themes and sound effects for grade K -12 and universities that ensures your copyright safety. Perfect for podcasts, PowerPoint™, videos, news, shows, video yearbooks, digital storytelling, presentations" and more! Use the same login as above (31 keokuk/gpaea) to log in.

Cinncinati Music Hall Tour - Walk in this virtual tour through Cincinnati Music Hall, home of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Take a turn looking out from the conductor’s podium, learning about the instrument sections and experience the architecture.

Seattle Symphony Orchestra - "The Seattle Symphony will continue sharing performances that provide strength, comfort and joy. The musicians of the Seattle Symphony have generously volunteered to share free broadcasts with everyone during this time of uncertainty. All broadcasts can be streamed through the Symphony’s social media channels on YouTube and Facebook."

Computer Science & Digital Citizenship

Code.org - "You can continue to learn at home while schools are closed. Try out fun computer science tutorials, watch videos about computer science concepts, and even build your own projects!"

There are also online safety tutorials on Teen Health & Wellness (also above in P.E. resource section). This source is a GPAEA resource and requires the same login.

Facebook's Digital Literacy Library - "Find lesson plans designed by experts to help young people develop skills needed to navigate the digital world, critically consume information and responsibly produce and share content. [Includes] group discussions, activities, quizzes, and games."

Also, see this link for more teacher-generated interactive sites and lessons for your specific classes!