Secondary
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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.
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://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixwriter/id1462673649
Experience Books and Boxes for Older Students from Easter Seals Arkansas
Math
These videos were created by a long time math teacher.
Free math pages that generate a picture based on patterns, math facts are a main focus, but there are many different options here
https://theautismhelper.com/emergency-home-school-kit/
https://patf.us/cents-and-sensibility-a-guide-to-money-management-508-compliant-pdf/
History
Modified Journal is listed in the options. This project list contains general education student expectations. Original lesson was designed for grades 3-6. Modified Journal can be used with any student. (UC Berkeley History Social Science Project)
The game many adults experienced in computer labs as youth is now available to play online.
Science
Video series sponsored by PBS, still similar content, introductory level, but still as entertaining
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.
Videos for a variety of topics
A variety of paper planes to fold for different flying experiences. Check them out to find the one you like best.
Requires printing, but each element is paired with visual representation commonly associated with an element
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.
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
Teaching COVID-19
From Kid's Health: this link is for parents and adults to help lead the conversation with older (10 and up) children.
From the CTA: This site covers some basics about teaching students about COVID-19, but also has a link to a video about COVID-19.