Have you had your daily dose of puzzling? Free Online Puzzles give you ways to learn, test your knowledge, and connect with others! Here are some of my current favorite dailies:

• The original: Wordle 

• Times 4: Quordle

• Times 8: Octordle

• Countries on a Globe: Globle

• Countries on a Globe without the Globe: Worldle

• Words by meaning, instead of by spelling: Semantle

Do you have a favorite not listed here? email me at jmeyer@cpsk12.org

The VFW and VFW Auxiliary sponsors yearly contests for students of all grade levels to encourage personal growth and scholarship fostering a better understanding of and appreciation for our country.  The 3 main contests are 'Patriots Pen', a 300-400 word written essay contest with an annual theme, for grades 6-8; and 'Voice of Democracy', a recorded oral essay also with an annual theme for grades 9-12 submitted with a typed essay. These must be submitted to the local VFW Post by October 31st. A third contest is the 'Young American Creative Patriotic Art’ contest for students grades 9-12. The deadline for this contest is March 31st. 

Entry forms can be downloaded from the VFW website at vfw.org/YouthScholarships. The Young American Patriotic Art Contest fillable form can be downloaded at vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships. 

Are you interested in managing a studio, recording music, or producing songs? If so, follow this link to apply for an internship position that will earn you EEE credit: https://forms.gle/4arbVqgG887Hicfy9

If you have any questions about the internship or if you’re interested in recording some music for free here at RBHS, please reach out to Mr. Meyer JMeyer@cpsk12.org

ELA 9–12 Enrichment Resources

• Overdrive

• Smithsonian
  The Smithsonian Institutes main website - there are a variety of tours, topics, questions, etc that can stimulate discussion and research. 

• Read Write Think Student Interactive
  Students can engage with interactive online literacy that helps them organize their thoughts to learning about language.

• ReadTheory
  Free Resource.  Students create an account.  Students are tested upon entry and then provided text and comprehension activities to match their level.

• Library of Congress
  On this site students can read about “America’s Story”  Topics include:  Amazing Americans, Exploring the States Jump Back in Time.

• Library of Congress
  Students can access classic books online, for example, Anne of Green Gables http://read.gov/books/pageturner/anne_gables/#page/6/mode/2up  *Some Classic Books might be considered not politically correct today

• Southeast Regional Library
  Online access is extensive; must have library card.

• Project Gutenberg
  Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online.

• Arizona State Library - Digital Collection
  Arizona State Library Digital Collection includes online reference resources, resources for learners, Reading Arizona eBooks, Arizona historical newspapers, etc.

• Americanliterature.com
  A collection of traditional American literature from the 1700s to early 20th Century

Math 9–12 Enrichment Resources

• Would You Rather Math
  Situations are presented and students choose an option and then should justify their reasoning with mathematics. Organized by grade bands.

• Hooda Math
  Games to practice math organized by grade and subject.

• Khan Academy
  Free online lessons and practice organized by grade level/course including AP test prep.

• Virtual Nerd
  Video tutorials organized by grade / course and topic.

• Flipped Math
  Video lessons and practice problems organized by course.

• PBS Learning Media
  Collection of free standards-aligned videos, interactives, and lesson plans.

• Global Math Project
  Explore mathematics through videos, problem solving and short “courses” which show that math can be joyous and innovative.

• That Quiz
  Practice problems (quiz) organized by topic that gives immediate feedback. You can choose the length and difficulty level.

• Mathalicious
  Real world math lessons that challenge students to think critically.  If you search the lessons they can be filtered by topic.

History and Social Sciences 9–12 Enrichment Resources

• GALE Resource Database
  Informational database available through the Arizona Library system. 

• Docs Teach
  Primary sources available for free.

• ReadWriteThink
  Parent and after school resources.

• Library of Congress
  Engaging students with primary sources. Guided questions included.

• Khan Academy
  Online lessons and videos. Advanced Placement resources also available.

Science 9–12 Enrichment Resources

• Khan Academy
  Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Astronomy, and Medicine and Health resources and videos.

• Maricopa County STEM Pro Live!
  Students learn about various STEM careers through this collection of videos of STEM professionals sharing from their worksites.

• Phet
  Simulations for chemistry, physics, Earth Science and Biology.

• NASA
  Space topics and videos for students to explore.  See the newly named Mars rover, “Perseverance." Also, learn about the newest experiments in the International Space Station, and check out its view of Earth from outer space!

• Gale Resource Database
  Informational database available through the Arizona Library system. Search for many science topics in the “Science in Context” section.

World Language 9–12 Enrichment Resources

• Varsity Tutors: AP Spanish
  Free AP Spanish Language Diagnostic Practice Exams

• CNN en Español
  Current events in upper level Spanish

• Albert
  AP Spanish Language practice resource. Many free activities to complete without having to pay for subcription

• LifePrint
  American Sign Language University is a resource site for ASL students and teachers. Here you will find information and resources to help you learn ASL and improve your signing.

• DPan TV
  Deaf Professional Arts Network creates high-quality American Sign Language (ASL) music videos, translating the lyrics of popular songs through ASL.

• COERLL German Resources
  Compilation of resources for German language learners that are Open Educational Resources for language learners. Includes resources for grammar, listening, reading and other skills practice.

• COERLL Spanish Resources
  Compilation of resources for Spanish language learners that are Open Educational Resources for language learners. Includes resources for grammar, listening, reading and other skills practice.

• COERLL French Resources
  Compilation of resources for French language learners that are Open Educational Resources for language learners. Includes resources for grammar, listening, reading and other skills practice.

• COERLL Japanese Resources
  Compilation of resources for Japanese language learners that are Open Educational Resources for language learners. Includes resources for grammar, listening, reading and other skills practice.

• Cultural Interviews
  Compilation of over 1000 brief video clips in which executives from different countries discuss (in their native language) cultural issues that are of interest to North Americans. Available in Spanish, German & Japanese

• COERLL Spanish Resources
  Compilation of resources for Spanish language learners that are Open Educational Resources for language learners. Includes resources for grammar, listening, reading and other skills practice.

• LangMedia
  Provides language learning resources for all languages through culturally authentic videos

• Varsity Tutors: AP Spanish
  Free AP Spanish Language Diagnostic Practice Exams.

• Duolingo
  Language learning through “gamification."  Adapts to your learning style and gives instant feedback on your learning. Available for dozens of languages.
   

Miscellaneous 9–12 Enrichment Resources

• AP Central
  Students can log into their MyAP account to get practice tests, activities & resources for the various AP classes they are taking.

• Isle of Tune
  Fun for all ages. This is a music sequencer with a twist! Students build a city map with roads, houses, trees, stoplights, etc. Each of these items makes a distinct musical sound. Cars drive past them, making music as they go! Requires Adobe Flash to work properly. Also available as an app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

• Noteflight
  Students or parents sign up for free with an email address. Students can compose and write their own music using this online site. They can write it for choir and/or a variety of instruments. It also has a playback feature allowing students to listen to what they have written.

• Yellowstone National Park Virtual Tour
  Virtual tour of one of the most popular US National Parks

• Smithsonian’s National Zoo
  Webcams of live animal exhibits in Washington DC zoo

• San Diego Zoo
  Videos and resources from the San Diego Zoo

• Uffizi Gallery
  Virtual Field Trip to explore art museum in Florence, Italy

• Van Gogh Museum
  Virtual Field Trip to explore art museum in Amsterdam

• Metropolitan Museum of Art
  Virtual Field Trip to explore art museum in New York City

• National Gallery of Art
  Virtual Field Trip to explore art museum in Washington DC

• Louvre Museum
  Virtual Field Trip to explore art museum in Paris, France

• Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips
  Various virtual field trips in areas related to STEM, health & wellness, sports, financial literacy, technology and more.  Can filter by subject area to find even more opportunities.