Provides access to tons of educational materials including primary source docs, books, maps. manuscripts, sound recordings, motion pictures and many more.
The student section in Smithsonian education features a number of useful resources covering topics such as art, science, history, culture, nature, people and places.
"The New York Times is dedicated to helping people understand the world through on-the-ground, expert and deeply reported independent journalism."
Teach and Learn with the Times: Resources for Bringing the World Into Your Classroom
Available only from the WCS/WYHS server (you must be using district wifi for access).
Pokemon Go creates an augmented reality experience. The game allows users to see characters bouncing around in their own town.
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What can you do with Virtual Reality?
Access VR programs related to your classes or your interest (depending on availability).
Using HTC Vive, Oculus Rift S, or Quest VR headsets you can supplement what is being taught in your classes and beyond. Below are examples of VR Programs that have an academic flare.
"Nanome" use this program to manipulate chemicals without the fear of blowing something up.
Experience what it is like to be hiding in "Anne Frank's House."
"Take a Journey Inside a Cell" as you travel inside the human body.
Take a "Smithsonian Journey" visit the American Art Museum or Venice.
Go deep with math and manipulate vectors with "Calcflow."
Available Free at the Google Play
VR Math is an app that helps students to understand and educators to teach 3D Geometry. If you have a cardboard, go for VR view, if you don't, try the 360 or AR modes.
As a student, you can join your teacher's class or go at your own pace and choose self-learning.
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ASVAB & ACT Online Course & Practice Test
Online course features a full-length diagnostic test in English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing. 7 full-length practice tests for the ACT - Peterson’s ACT practice tests mimic the structure and timing of the actual ACT exam.
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Earn micro-scholarships as early as 9th grade and discover your path to the best college for you.
1. Discover Colleges
Learn more about which colleges could be a great fit for you, see the micro-scholarships they’re offering, and share that you’re interested by hitting the “Follow” button (for each school).
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Complete your RaiseMe Portfolio by adding each of your course grades, club involvement, sports, volunteer activities, and more.
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For each achievement, you'll earn a micro-scholarships from colleges you’re Following, the sum of which you'll be awarded when you attend that college.
Accessing Your Micro-Scholarship Earnings
Your total earnings previewed in RaiseMe are a minimum guarantee of the financial award that you will receive from a 4-year institution if you apply and are accepted.
ASVAB and ACT Test Prep - March 2 Success
A. Online course features a full-length diagnostic test in English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing, a personalized learning path with lessons and quizzes, and three full-length practice tests, with detailed answer explanations for each question.
B. 7 full-length practice tests for the ACT - Peterson’s ACT practice tests mimic the structure and timing of the actual ACT exam. Students will be presented with their results along with the correct answer and a detailed explanation of the problem.
Complete the Free Ohio BMV practice tests, then ask about using the driving simulator to work on your driving skills.