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Maths

Study and Classroom Links
  • Khan Academy A free site that offers online lessons and practice in math.
  • ​mathalicious.com/  Real World Math lessons
  • Desmos Graph functions, plot data, evaluate equations, explore transformations, and much more – for free!​
  • Cuethink Social approach to problem-solving promotes deep math learning
  • ExploreLearningGizmos Vast array of science and math simulations impresses- some free. 
  • PhET Interactive Simulations Massive cache of excellent (and free!) science and math simulations
  • CK12 100% Free Personalized Learning in English, Math and Language for every student

History 

Study and Classroom Links

 MYP Links:
National Geographic Kids Science, History, Current Events
The Wonderment . Explore how to Change, Make, Learn, Meet Discover other cultures
Newsela- Articles for readers at every level. 

Pen Pal Schools- Give students global perspective with pen pal projects in any subject

​DP Links:
Docsteach.org . Primary source documents from the US National Archives.
H​istory.com 
A companion to the television channel, this commercial site contains a myriad of features and highlights for educators and students alike. Key offerings include: study guides and activities, ideas from teachers, special exhibits, speech archives, discussions, and “This Day in History.” Also, try the UK site and the student site. 
BBC History BBC’s History section offers an impressive array of exhibitions, activities, games, photo galleries and other resources. Major categories include: Ancient History, Archaeology, Church and State, Science and Discovery, Society and Conflict, War and Culture, and Family History. There are also sections entitled Multimedia Room, Historic Figures, Timelines, Programmes, Reading Room, Talk History, For Kids, and History Trails.

History Teacher.net .Award winning site by a teacher with a large index of research sites. 
The History Net .  Offered by the National Historical Society, this well-organized site covers a diverse set of topics in World and American history. Noteworthy features include a picture gallery, archives, links to full-text historical magazines, eyewitness historical accounts, special features and book reviews
​Conversations with History In this UC Berkeley site distinguished men and women from all over the world talk about their lives and their work. They reminisce about their participation in great events, and they share their perspectives on the past and reflect on what the future may hold. Guests include diplomats, statesmen, and soldiers; economists and political analysts; scientists and historians; writers and foreign correspondents; activists and artists.
CrashCourse This YouTube Channel contains study videos covering numerous topics from maths to history.


QNL Resources 

  • Chadwyck Healey
    Early European Books
  • History Online and History Study Center
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