Teacher Resources
Teachers are the backbone of our society and they can never have too many resources at their disposal. Here is a list of free online resources to help teachers and homeschool parents plan meaningful lessons.
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CREATIVE TIPS FOR LEARNING:
The right brain is activated when reading and writing from right to left.
The National Museum of Kenya
ART
Art Class
There are many museums who have websites featuring virtual tours. They provide a great way to take self-guided tours of museums from around the world.
Some virtual tours are:
DISCOVERY Children's Museum in Nevada
Museum of the American Revolution in Pennsylvania
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Visit the Arts For Kids Hub for video drawing tutorials.
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The National Archives have great resources for document analysis. Students can use them to analyze the art they are viewing.
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SOCIETY
Geography & Social Studies
The National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) allows educators to expand their tool kits with "a variety of resources to help educators engage their students in African American history." They have a fantastic Joyful ABC Activity Booklet Series available for download
The CIA World Factbook makes it easy for you to explore countries and analyze oceans. The website even has Spy Kids activities and resources for parents and teachers.
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The National Archives and the U.S. Department of the Treasury offer some educational resources on Social Studies including economics. You can keep track of the national debt as well.
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The Library of Congress (LOC) provides many primary sources to be used in researching the history of the United States of America.
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The California Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI) has a free curriculum for History and Science available through Ten Strands.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) offers educational videos to help children prepare for the airport experience.
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The United States Geological Survey "provides science for a changing world, which reflects and responds to society’s continuously evolving needs. As the science arm of the Department of the Interior, the USGS brings an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise to bear in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues."
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has several resources to help students learn about emergency preparedness through their Ready Kids program.
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HEALTH
Physical Health
Students should remember to stay healthy by staying active and eating healthy.
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Social and emotional health can be maintained when children and teens learn how to manage their stress. Read 18 Coping Skills: Strategies for Children and Teens and create a Stress Management Plan.
STEM
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
There are many great STEM resources available on the web from sources such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York is an exploratorium of historic treasures. Their Ology website for kids is an amazing resource of interactive activities.
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One of the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) "primary functions is to provide quality scientific information to the public." The USGS invites educators to "Tap into over 140 years of USGS research in the natural sciences with lesson plans, activities, maps, podcasts, lectures, videos, animations, and more."
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Early learning math sites such as the Regional Educational Laboratory Program has links to many free resources.
Click here for a PDF on Consumer Math.
The US Census has activities for most subjects.
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The California Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI) has a free curriculum for History and Science.
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Annuity.org offers valuable information on Financial Literacy and Financial Abuse. You can find more resources here.
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Welcome Aboard!
Join the mission and have your name engraved on NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft as it travels 1.8 billion miles to explore Europa, an ocean world that may support life. Sign your name today! Your name will be added to our Message in a Bottle (subject to confirmation). The deadline to submit your name was 12/31/23 but you may still be able to get involved. Get the Europa Toolkit here.
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Watch the Clipper Cam as they build the Clipper live!
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Conduct easy experiments like this tornado in a bottle.
Found at https://www.planetebook.com/
ELA
English Language Arts
You can access free e-books from several online websites:
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Listen to free audio books here:
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Online Text To Speech Reader:
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HOLIDAYS
MLKJ Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. was born as Michael, or Mike, on January 15, 1929. He and his father was later renamed Matin Luther, Sr. & Jr. at the insistence of his dying grandfather. We celebrate his life on the third Monday of January every year.
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MLKJ married Coretta Scott King on June 18, 1953, and begat four children. Coretta was a a classically trained singer who performed at concerts to raise funds for the Civil Right's Movement.
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Coretta immediately began to secure his legacy of non-violence by proposing the King Center in Atlanta to be constructed. You can visit it today to get a glimpse into their personal and public life.
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You can read these Eleven (11) MLKJ Speeches (PDF) or watch the clips linked below.
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“I Have a Dream” – Washington, D.C., August 28, 1963.
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“Our God is Marching On” – Selma, Alabama, March 25, 1965.
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“Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break the Silence” – Riverside Church in New York City, April 4, 1967.
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“I’ve been to the Mountaintop” – Memphis, Tennessee, April 3, 1968.
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The King Center has made these resources available for homeschool families and teachers.
April's Sankofa
April's Sankofa is observed from April 9th - April 12th
April’s Sankofa is a time of year for remembering those ancestors who fought and died for freedom during the Transatlantic Passage (1526 to 1867) and the Civil War (4/12/1861-4/9/1865). Read the April's Sankofa presentation.
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El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X) Day
El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (also known as Malcolm X).
Malcolm was born on May 19th, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska to Louise and Reverend Earl Little. Soon after his birth, the family moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and then to Lansing, Michigan.
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Malcolm was responsible for increasing the NOI membership from a few hundred members to over a few hundred thousand. As a minister, he spoke on self-determination, human rights, and how white people were “white-devils.” He defined what it meant to be a revolutionary and challenged black people to do for self. He met Betty Dean Sanders in 1956 and they married two years later. They had six daughters together.
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El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz separated from the NOI in 1964. He was upset about the indiscretions of the NOI founder, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, and for being silenced by him.
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In April of 1964, Malcolm went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia and became Sunni Muslim. After his return, along with Historian John Henrik Clarke and other black leaders, El-Shabazz founded the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU). The OAAU was to be a secular organization that would unite the black masses and connect them to Africa.
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Download our free El Shabazz FAQ Sheet and/or our El Shabazz Activity packet.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in America and is a celebration of African American life and culture. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th (1865). It is one of the oldest African American holidays in the nation. You can download our Juneteenth informational for free.
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Visit Juneteenth.com for more information about the holiday.
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Juneteenth is officially on June 19th.
The United States of America has a vast number of zoos across the nation. Fortunately for the public, many of these zoos have webcams in many of their exhibits. We have selected a few live feeds for your convenience.
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The San Diego Zoo Safari Park features many animals.
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium also exhibits many marine creatures.
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Mangolink World has made multiple public cameras for viewing from around the globe.
ZOO
ZOOLOGY
Located in the Balboa Park area of San Diego, Ca.
Zoology
What Students Should Learn in K-12
Juneteenth is a celebration of Freedom!
What Students Should Learn in K-12
Kindergarten
Literacy: Letter recognition, phonics, basic sight words, listening to and retelling stories.
Math: Counting to 100, basic addition/subtraction, shapes, patterns.
Science: Senses, weather, plants/animals, simple observations.
Social Studies: Family and community, holidays, basic geography.
SEL: Sharing, emotional expression, taking turns.
Arts/PE: Creative play, rhythm, movement, simple drawing.
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1st Grade
Literacy: Sentence writing, short story comprehension, phonemic awareness.
Math: Place value, number bonds, skip counting, telling time.
Science: Seasons, animal life cycles, light and sound.
Social Studies: Neighborhoods, maps, civic roles.
SEL: Self-awareness, recognizing emotions in others.
Enrichment: Music, visual arts, basic computer use.
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2nd Grade
Literacy: Paragraph writing, reading fluency, summarizing texts.
Math: Double-digit addition/subtraction, measurement, intro to multiplication.
Science: Matter, habitats, basic experiments.
Social Studies: Local history, landmarks, community helpers.
SEL: Empathy, problem solving, respect for differences.
Enrichment: Keyboarding, creative arts, intro to research.
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3rd Grade
Literacy: Writing narratives and reports, reading for details.
Math: Multiplication/division, fractions, area/perimeter.
Science: Force and motion, ecosystems, scientific inquiry.
Social Studies: State history, cultural traditions, basic government.
SEL: Conflict resolution, goal setting.
Tech: Typing, using search tools, internet safety.
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4th Grade
Literacy: Literary analysis, multi-paragraph writing, grammar.
Math: Multi-digit operations, fractions/decimals, geometry basics.
Science: Energy, Earth processes, simple chemistry.
Social Studies: U.S. regions, map skills, Indigenous peoples.
SEL: Growth mindset, time management.
Enrichment: Art technique, music theory, basic coding.
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5th Grade
Literacy: Persuasive writing, summarizing nonfiction, research skills.
Math: Decimals/fractions, order of operations, data graphs.
Science: Cells, ecosystems, solar system.
Social Studies: Early U.S. history, Constitution, world cultures.
SEL: Leadership, empathy in action, responsibility.
Practical Skills: Group projects, presentations, digital tools.
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6th Grade
Literacy & Language Arts
Reading comprehension across genres (fiction, nonfiction, poetry)
Identifying themes, main ideas, tone, and perspective
Writing essays: narrative, descriptive, and expository
Grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure
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Math
Ratios, rates, and percents
Operations with fractions and decimals
Intro to expressions, equations, and variables
Coordinate plane, area/volume, and data plots
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Science
Scientific method and experimentation
Earth science: geology, weather, and climate
Ecology: food chains/webs, ecosystems, environmental impact
Introduction to energy, force, and motion
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Social Studies
World geography and map skills
Ancient civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, China)
Intro to world religions and belief systems
Themes: government, culture, trade, innovation
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SEL & Life Skills
Organization, study habits, handling peer pressure
Identity and self-concept development
Digital citizenship and screen time balance
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Enrichment
Introduction to coding or design
Public speaking, debate, or storytelling
Exposure to visual arts, music, or performance
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7th Grade
Literacy & Language Arts
Argumentative and analytical writing
Understanding point of view and bias
Literary devices, advanced vocabulary
Citing sources and structured research
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Math
Pre-algebra: integers, equations, inequalities
Ratios and proportions
Geometry: angles, triangles, volume
Probability and statistics
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Science
Life science: cells, genetics, human body systems
Microscope use and scientific tools
Energy transfer and conservation
Environmental issues (pollution, sustainability)
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Social Studies
Medieval history (Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas)
Trade networks (Silk Road, trans-Saharan trade)
Early global interactions (exploration, empires)
Focus on cultures, religion, and economics
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SEL & Life Skills
Emotional intelligence, empathy, peer relationships
Conflict resolution and peer mediation
Personal health and decision-making
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Enrichment
Creative arts or design thinking projects
Intro to entrepreneurship or civic action
Deeper tech skills: presentations, spreadsheets, research tools
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8th Grade
Literacy & Language Arts
Literary analysis and interpretation
Persuasive and research-based writing
Building arguments using evidence
Independent reading and thematic studies
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Math
Algebra I (or Pre-Algebra, depending on readiness)
Linear equations, graphing, functions
Exponents, roots, and scientific notation
Geometry foundations
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Science
Chemistry basics: atoms, molecules, reactions
Physics intro: force, motion, Newton’s laws
Space science: solar system, gravity, orbits
Hands-on labs and data analysis
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Social Studies
U.S. history: colonization to Reconstruction
Civics: Constitution, branches of government, rights/responsibilities
Economics: basic supply/demand, trade, entrepreneurship
Critical analysis of historical events and diverse perspectives
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SEL & Life Skills
Identity, voice, and self-advocacy
Study skills and test-taking strategies
Community service and leadership
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Enrichment
Capstone or passion project
Portfolio development and presentations
Career exploration or mentorship
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9th Grade (Freshman Year)
English / Language Arts
Literary analysis of novels, poetry, and plays
Essay structure: analytical, expository, and narrative writing
Public speaking and discussion skills
Vocabulary development and grammar refinement
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Math
Algebra I or Geometry
Expressions, equations, functions
Coordinate systems, transformations
Real-world application and modeling
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Science
Biology (cells, genetics, ecosystems, evolution)
Scientific investigation and lab techniques
Environmental and human impact topics
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Social Studies
World History I or Global Studies (ancient to medieval)
Foundations of civilization, belief systems, trade networks
Historical thinking and evaluating sources
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SEL & Life Skills
Time management, self-advocacy, growth mindset
Navigating friendships and emotions in adolescence
Intro to career paths and learning styles
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Electives/Enrichment
World language (start or continue)
Fine arts (music, theater, visual art)
Intro to computer science or digital design
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10th Grade (Sophomore Year)
English / Language Arts
American or World Literature
Persuasive and research writing
Thematic analysis and synthesis of texts
Debates and rhetorical techniques
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Math
Geometry or Algebra II
Properties of shapes, proofs, and logic
Quadratic equations, functions, and graphing
Real-life math applications
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Science
Chemistry (atoms, periodic table, bonding, reactions)
Lab safety, chemical formulas, and experiments
Environmental chemistry and sustainability
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Social Studies
U.S. History or World History II (Renaissance to modern times)
Expansion, revolution, industrialization, and global conflict
Civic literacy: analyzing political and economic systems
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SEL & Life Skills
Goal setting and reflection
Mental health awareness and coping skills
Financial basics: budgeting, saving, spending
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Electives/Enrichment
Career tech (coding, health sciences, engineering, media)
Community service or youth leadership opportunities
Creative writing, journalism, or media studies
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11th Grade (Junior Year)
English / Language Arts
Advanced literary analysis and thematic essays
SAT/ACT prep or college-style writing
Deep dives into diverse authors and texts
Research projects and citations
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Math
Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, or Statistics
Functions, complex numbers, probability
Trigonometry and modeling change
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Science
Physics or upper-level Biology/Chemistry
Motion, forces, energy, electricity, waves
Engineering design projects and inquiry labs
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Social Studies
U.S. Government and Civics or Economics
Political systems, rights and responsibilities, media literacy
Global issues and comparative politics
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SEL & Life Skills
College/career planning, resumes, interviews
Decision-making, independence, accountability
Internship or job-shadow opportunities
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Electives/Enrichment
SAT/ACT preparation courses
Portfolio development (arts, business, STEM)
Advanced electives or AP courses (if applicable)
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12th Grade (Senior Year)
English / Language Arts
College-level or thematic English (e.g., African American Lit, World Voices)
Senior research paper or capstone
Persuasive and reflective writing
Presentation and public speaking mastery
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Math
Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or Statistics
Data analysis, advanced functions, and limits
Practical financial math (loans, credit, taxes)
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Science
Senior science elective: Anatomy, Environmental Science, AP sciences
Lab-based investigations or fieldwork
Cross-disciplinary applications (e.g., biotech, sustainability)
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Social Studies
Senior elective: Psychology, Sociology, Global Issues, Philosophy
Civic action or community impact projects
Focus on equity, identity, and cultural studies
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SEL & Life Skills
Independent living: housing, insurance, job applications
Emotional wellness and stress management
Reflecting on identity, legacy, and future
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Capstone/Enrichment
Senior project or thesis
Internship or dual-enrollment experience
Legacy project tied to community service or cultural exploration