Learning Activities For All Ages!
As an effort to support Oregon families and teachers sheltering in place during this COVID-19 pandemic, OSU Precollege Programs will continue to share links to educational resources. We are compiling a list of free learning resources from various educational sources to support youth K-12 activities at home and continued learning.
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SMILE STEM CURRICULUM
Precollege Programs and the SMILE program have maintained a portfolio of research-based curriculum we have built in partnership with researchers and our K-12 community. Visit the SMILE page to browse our lessons. We recognize that some activities may require materials that may not be available to you at this time.
Oregon MESA Invention Club
MESA is launching Invention Clubs this fall for the school year, a virtual version of our MESA School Program for students who don’t have access to MESA programming through their school this year and are still eager to engage in STEM opportunities. Invention Clubs are for students who have been affected the most by the pandemic; those who are low income and are eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Students can see if they have a current MESA chapter at their school here. If they do not have a chapter and they are interested in MESA, an Invention Club would be the best way to get involved. Check out the flyer and slides below to learn more!
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20 APPS FOR KIDS
- Quick Math Jr. (elementary, ios)
- Lightbot: Code Hour
- Starfall ABSs (learning alphabet)
- Swift Playgrounds (coding, ios)
- Nick Jr.
- YouTube Kids
- PBS Kids
- Goldieblox & The Movie Machine (ios)
- ShipAntics: The Legend of the KiKi Beast
- Vocabulary Spelling City
- Thinking Blocks (separate apps per skill)
- Science 360 (ios)
- Spelling Stage (ios)
- My Molecularium (chemistry)
- Bedtime Math
- Scratch Jr. (coding)
- Duolingo
- Kodable (coding, ios)
- Monster Physics (ios)
- Wonder For Dash & Dot (coding)
Resources for All Grade Levels
- OSU Family Resources
- Online Learning Products & Resources
- Overcoming Obstacles: Life Skills
- SOREEL- Connect with the Outdoors
- About 20 regional EE providers are posting (almost) daily videos/activities that focus on helping folks connect with the outdoors, even if they don't have access to a yard/park, specialized equipment, or adult supervision.
- OSU Extension- Outdoor School Resources
- A weekly set of educational activities intended to get students thinking about/interacting with the outdoors. Even if that is as simple as looking out the window. We have our sets in English and Spanish, and release them each Friday with a new theme, so teachers can check them out before the following school week. (Spanish Version)
- Digital Promise Online Resources
- CK-12 FlexBooks, Interactive Lessons, and Practice
- ClickSchooling Daily Learning Recommendations
- Discovery K12 Program
- Khan Academy Courses
- CoolMath Educational & Strategy Games
- Oregon Open Learning
- Common Sense Media Resources
- Oregon Distance Learning for All
- Oregon State University Synergy Resources for Parents
- Fostering STEAM Educator Resources
- Minecraft Education Edition
- Smithsonian Distance Learning
- Project Explorer
- Quizlet
- Wonderopolis Online Learning Activities
- National Geographic Lessons
- Crypto Puzzles Club
- Fun Educational Facts
- Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
- Ducksters Education
- Games for Fun & Learning
- Jigsaw Puzzles
- Lights on Afterschool
- Online Solitaire Games
- Solutions & Resources for Overcoming the Challenges of Online Learning During COVID-19
- CEOAS Online Learning Opportunities
- “Skype a Scientist Live: Gray Whales with Clara Bird”
- Clara Bird, a graduate student in the Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna lab in the Marine Mammal Institute at Hatfield Marine Science Center, will give a short presentation and then take questions during this session aimed at school-age students on March 24 at 9 a.m. Bird’s research is focused on using drones to study how gray whale behavior varies across space, time and individuals off the coast of Oregon. Watch her session here. This session will have an ASL interpreter. The session will also be recorded for posting on YouTube on the Skype a Scientist channel.
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- STEM curriculum, upcoming online events, and family resources.
- Mission Unstoppable Video Series
- Sea Grant Educational Resources
- Informal STEM Education Resources
- Oregon Coast STEM Hub Family Resources
- Oregon Coast STEM Hub Live Online Events
- Ocean Literacy Courses by Ocean Wise
- These online courses are free, self-directed, and interactive for students in grade 3 to 12, and anyone who is interested in learning more about the ocean. Students can take the course at their own pace, and earn exciting badges for every accomplishment they make throughout the course.
- Lifeology- Science of Life
- Ciencia Puerto Rico Science Lessons
- Northeastern University STEM Resources
- Learn Genetics for Students
- Teach Genetics For Teachers
- NSTA Daily Do- Daily Science Activities
- Stay Up to Date on Science with B.A.T.S. Newsletter
- BRIDGE Ocean Education Online Resources
- Advanced LIGO Documentary Project
- Playmada Chemistry Games
- SciShow Space
- Supercharged Science Lessons
- Okeanos Explorer
- Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
- Nautilus & Oceanic Research
- National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series
- NOAA Education Navigation Page
- Our Voice of the Sea Episodes
- Research Vessel Visits and Ocean Drilling Science Education
- National Parks Distance Learning
- Marine Environment Protection Educational Materials
- Science & Math Simulations
- Interactive STEM Activities
- Chemicool Periodic Table
- Explore with Google Earth
- Learn About the Ocean
- Funology Science & Crafts
- The Homeschool Scientist
- CIRES/NOAA Science@Home Webinar Series
- NASA Mars 2020 STEM Toolkit for Students
- Informal STEM Education Resources
- Oregon Coast STEM Hub Family Resources
- Oregon Coast STEM Hub Live Online Events
- Cultivating Hope Free Math Classes
- Northeastern University STEM Resources
- CoolMath Math Lessons
- Science & Math Simulations
- Xtra Math Activities
- Zearn Math Development
- A+ Click Math Practice
- NASA Mars 2020 STEM Toolkit for Students
- 30 Virtual Field Trips
- Yellowstone National Park Virtual Tours
- Explore Mars Virtually
- Virtual Tours of Farms
- Louvre Virtual Tours
- Great Wall of China Virtual Tour
- British Museum Virtual Tour
- NSF Virtual Museums
- Earth Echo Virtual Field Trips
- PORTS Virtual Visits to California State Parks
- 360° Virtual Dives
- Alaska SeaLife Virtual Field Trips
- Virtual Wildlife Viewing
- Virtual Summer Camps
- The Virtual Field
- Chrome Music Lab
- Make Beliefs Comics Creator and Activities
- Google Arts and Culture Museum Collections
- MoMA Learning
- 14 Days of Drawing at Home Prompts
- BBC Ten Pieces
- Bachtrack
- Reading Comprehension Instruction
- Coloring Pages
- NGA Art App for Kids
- The Story Starter
- History Lessons & Games
- Historical Documents & Photographs From Cities
- Art Games For Kids
- Virtual Musical Instruments
- Ear Training & Music Theory
- Parque Explora En Casa
- TED-Ed Videos con Subtítulos en Español
- PBS Learning Media Videos en Español
- Khan Academy Español
- PBS Learning Media Lecciones Interactivas de Español
- CK-12 Libros de Texto
- Duolingo
- Skype A Scientist (sitio en inglés)
- Ciencia Puerto Rico Conversaciones y Demostraciones
- Common Sense Media
- Oregon Department of Education Guía para el Aprendizaje En Casa
- Portland State University El Atlas de Oregón
- Oregon Department of Education Ejemplo de Día de Instrucción
- OSU Outdoor School Program Recursos Educativos para Quedarse en Casa
- NASA Recursos en Español de Investigación y Tecnología
- North American Marine Environment Protection Association Materiales en Español
- Hour of Code
- Scratch
- Ciencia Puerto Rico Lecciones
Resources By Grade Level
- Scratch Programming
- Crash Course Kids
- Bamboo Learning w/ Amazon Alexa
- Guardian is needed to access this resource.
- Highlights Magazine Activities
- San Diego Zoo Kid's Activities
- Switch Zoo Animal Games
- PBS Kids Games
- Nomster Chef Recipes
- NASA Our World
- Liberty's Kids
- EveryDayEarth Science
- SciShow Kids
- SciGirls Activities & Educational Resources
- Discovery Mindblown
- GeoEducation Suitcase Lessons
- CoolMath4Kids Arithmetic Games & Lessons
- Storyline Online
- Into the Book
- CommonLit Reading Practice
- Tate Kids Games and Activities
- Met Kids Time Machine, Videos, and Activities
- Museum of Web Art Kids Site
- Maker Stations
- MoveNoodle Mindfulness & Movement
- HippoCampus Courses
- Funbrain Games, Reading, and Videos
- Country Reports
- All Kids Crafts, Worksheets, and Activities
- Bedtime Math and App
- BrainBox Educational Games
- PBS Kids Parent Suggestions & Newsletter
- Science & Cooking Experiments
- SworkIt Kid Workouts
- Fun Fonix Phonics
- Free Children's Stories
- Earthquakes for Kids
- My First Garden
- Stories & Activities For Kids
- NASA Kid's Club
- News For Kids
- Math Games in Grid Club
- The Happy Scientist
- Cells Interactive Activities
- Songs For Teaching
- Art, History, & Culture For Kids & Teens
- Learn About the Climate
- Ask Dr.Universe
- Math & Money for Kids
- Weather For Kids
- Math Chimp Practice Problems
- CLEAN - Elementary Level Resources for Educators
- Climate & Energy for Elementary Levels
- Integrating Climate Science Into Elementary Classes
- Pigly Emergency Finance Lesson Plans for Kids
- “The Stuck-At-Home Computer Graphics Academy”
- Shared through STEM Academy and provided through Mike Bailey, a computer science professor at OSU. For these activities, you will need a computer and a “3-button “ mouse.
- Scratch Programming
- Crash Course Kids
- Crash Course
- San Diego Zoo Kid's Activities
- Nomster Chef Recipes
- Reach for the Stars- Physics, Astronomy, & Programming
- VA Sea Lesson Plans
- Careers in Science Webinar Series
- Instructables
- Biology Simulations
- Memrise Coding
- Big History
- Liberty's Kids
- EveryDayEarth Science
- PBS Eons
- SciShow
- SciGirls Activities & Educational Resources
- Oregon State University Volcanoes
- CanFigureIt Geometry
- NASA Real World
- CommonLit Reading Practice
- Met Kids Time Machine, Videos, and Activities
- Museum of Web Art Kids Site
- Maker Stations
- HippoCampus Courses
- Funbrain Games, Reading, and Videos
- Country Reports
- TED-Ed
- Science Projects From Home
- Spelling Training
- NASA Kid's Club
- Math Games in Grid Club
- The Happy Scientist
- Cells Interactive Activities
- Art, History, & Culture For Kids & Teens
- Learn About the Climate
- Ask Dr.Universe
- Math & Money for Kids
- Weather For Kids
- Online Financial Education
- Pigly Emergency Finance Lesson Plans for Kids
- “The Stuck-At-Home Computer Graphics Academy”
- Shared through STEM Academy and provided through Mike Bailey, a computer science professor at OSU. For these activities, you will need a computer and a “3-button “ mouse.
- Blender
- Autodesk Tinkercad
- Crash Course
- Coursera
- MOSAIC: A Year in the Ice
- Resources for AP Students
- Dr.Roger's Math Neighborhood
- Free Code Camp- Earn Certifications
- Biodigital Human Anatomy Visualization
- Reach for the Stars- Physics, Astronomy, & Programming
- VA Sea Lesson Plans
- Quantum Atlas- Learn Quantum Physics
- Careers in Science Webinar Series
- Instructables
- Biology Simulations
- Memrise Coding
- Big History
- Bunk History Digital Archive
- PBS Eons
- SciShow
- CanFigureIt Geometry
- Water as Habitat Series
- High School Dual Enrollment: Marine Fisheries Management
- High School Dual Enrollment: Maritime Transportation
- TED-Ed
- NGPF Finance & Budget Lessons
- Macro Learning AP Prep
- Online Courses by Harvard, MIT, and More!
- Online Financial Education
- Explore Human Anatomy
- Meal Prepping
- Virtual College Night
- Wize Online Tutoring
- Pigly Emergency Finance for High School
MORE RESOURCES!
See a comprehensive list of resources crafted for K-12. Come back often! We are always updating this booklet.
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