Good day, KMS 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 Hawthorne and GW's pages as all schools share AEA resources, but I've updates 1-2 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
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: Harry Potter Reading Club, The Knotted Line, etc.). All are educational.
(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.
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.)
(Use same log in as above.)
Freedom Flix offers information about most historical events in both video (~2-3 min. clips) paired with reading. There are additional screened web resources linked from each topic's page as well.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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!