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Thermodynamics and Climate Change - MIT OpenCourseWare
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): climate change (113), engineering (141), OER (50), STEM (370)
In the Classroom
Show a short segment or graphic from the course, and have students discuss how energy transfer affects real-world climate events such as heat waves, melting ice, and extreme storms. Students can research the renewable energy technologies mentioned in the course (heat pumps, solar, fuel cells) and explain how thermodynamics makes them work. Use temperature or climate data to help students interpret trends and connect them to energy and heat transfer concepts.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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IIT Joint Entrance Exam Preparation - MIT OpenCourseWare
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9 to 12tag(s): enrichment (12), india (34), OER (50), problem solving (275), test prep (71)
In the Classroom
Start class with a short JEE-style problem from a video, then have students attempt it in pairs before watching the solution. Use selected videos as enrichment for honors or accelerated students to deepen understanding of challenging topics in physics, chemistry, or mathematics. Set up learning stations with different JEE-inspired problems. Have students rotate, solve, and explain their thinking using concepts from the videos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Introduction to Statistical Physics - MIT OpenCourseWare
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7 to 12tag(s): OER (50), probability (132), simulations (48), STEM (370)
In the Classroom
Begin a unit with a discussion of everyday examples of statistical physics (like flipping coins, temperature, or gas pressure) and connect them to concepts from the course. Integrate selected lecture notes and problem sets from the site as enrichment for advanced or honors students. Assign small teams to explore specific topics from the course (for example, the Boltzmann distribution or thermodynamic equilibrium) and create mini-presentations or posters with Canva for Education, reviewed here that explain the concepts to peers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Chandra Astrophysics Institute - MIT OpenCourseWare
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9 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): colors (63), data (213), light (57), OER (50), Research (87), space (248)
In the Classroom
Use the Chandra X-ray images and datasets as a "space mystery" warm-up where students observe, describe, and infer what they think is happening in a nebula, galaxy cluster, or supernova remnant before learning the science behind it. Incorporate the program's lessons on light production and spectra into a hands-on investigation where students experiment with prisms or digital spectrum tools and connect their results to how astronomers study stars. Assign small groups different cosmic phenomena (black holes, supernovae, galaxy clusters) using Chandra resources and have them create short presentations using Visme AI Presentation Creator, reviewed here explaining what X-ray astronomy reveals that visible light cannot.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Summer Olympics - TeachersFirst
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K to 12In the Classroom
This collection includes resources for all grades. Each review includes several ideas for classroom use. These are excellent tools to learn more about the history or science of the Olympics. Save (or bookmark) this list for students to use to review concepts. Explore the activities suggested.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Winter Olympics - TeachersFirst
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K to 12In the Classroom
Help your students learn more about the Winter Olympics. Find resources on this list for students to use in cooperative learning groups. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn how to incorporate its information into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation - Lumiere Education
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9 to 12In the Classroom
Have students choose a topic they are passionate about and develop a research question. Guide them through the basic research steps, such as gathering sources, taking notes, and drawing conclusions. Pair students with a teacher, older student, or community member to act as a "mentor" who provides feedback on their research. If possible, connect with virtual guest speakers or experts to discuss real-world applications of their field. Use the program's focus on access to research opportunities as a springboard for discussion. Have students explore why access to education matters and brainstorm ways schools and communities can support all learners in reaching advanced opportunities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Physics - Stanford Physics Department
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): coding (109), seasonal (48), STEM (370), summer (50)
In the Classroom
Have students explore a simple physics concept (like motion, gravity, or force) through a hands-on investigation. They can make predictions, test ideas, and record observations, building scientific thinking skills. Introduce students to beginner coding (such as simple Python or block-based coding) to model concepts like motion or patterns. Give students a real-world scenario (e.g., designing a safe landing device or building a simple structure) and have them work in teams to propose and test solutions, encouraging collaboration and critical thinking.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Open Culture Free Online Courses - Open Culture, LLC
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9 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): art history (104), artificial intelligence (300), artists (100), business (50), civil war (145), coding (109), computers (115), cultures (292), engineering (141), environment (254), politics (124), psychology (60), religions (120), shakespeare (98), sociology (24), world war 1 (87), world war 2 (169)
In the Classroom
Choose short university lectures related to your current unit (e.g., history, literature, or psychology). Have students summarize key takeaways and connect them to class topics. Assign a relevant Open Culture lecture for homework, then use class time for guided discussion, problem-solving, or creative applications of the concept. Form small groups where students take different Open Culture courses and share summaries or key insights with the class, encouraging collaboration and exposure to diverse subjects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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VideoTutor - VideoTutor
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2 to 12In the Classroom
Share this resource with students as a helpful tool for studying for standardized tests or as a support aid for your current curriculum. Share helpful videos on your class website or create a collection of videos using Wakelet, reviewed here to have readily available for student use. Extend student learning by asking them to create tutorials to share with their classmates using Powtoon, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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CalculateHow - Review And Judge LLC
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4 to 12tag(s): area (54), calculators (36), financial literacy (93), game based learning (304), percent (62)
In the Classroom
Have students use the time card calculator to compute work hours based on sample employee schedules, reinforcing addition, subtraction, and time-telling skills. Assign historical figures or events and ask students to calculate how long certain events lasted (e.g., the hours of the D-Day invasion, the time between major events), thereby promoting historical analysis and elapsed-time skills. Have students track the time they spend reading or working on ELA tasks throughout the week. They can then graph the data using Class Tools, reviewed here and write a short analysis of their reading habits.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GeeksforGeeks School - GeeksforGeeks School
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8 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): coding (109), Microsoft (55), problem solving (275), puzzles (163), quizzes (91), test prep (71)
In the Classroom
Students can take the practice quizzes and mock tests from the site. Students can take notes using NotebookLM, reviewed here. Students can do a show what you know video using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS's Physical Science Collection - PBS's Physical Science Collection
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K to 12tag(s): magnetism (37), newton (24), periodic table (49)
In the Classroom
After learning about Newton's Laws of Motion, students can create a book with examples using Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to write new information that they learned after watching the videos. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions that they have after watching videos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Physics Simulations - PHET Interactive Simulations
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5 to 12tag(s): atoms (44), circuits (20), density (21), electricity (62), energy (139), forces (46), friction (12), light (57), magnetism (37), mass (22), matter (51), motion (56), planets (123), probability (132), simulations (48), solar system (124), sound (74), sounds (40)
In the Classroom
Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to research more information about the topic after they have played the simulation. Students can use Dotstorming reviewed here to vote on their favorite. Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to take notes as they are engaging in the simulation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MIT Open Courseware - MIT Open Courseware
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8 to 12tag(s): africa (162), artificial intelligence (300), business (50), coding (109), creating media (16), energy (139), engineering (141), environment (254), equations (132), literature (215), sociology (24), space (248), STEM (370), transportation (31)
In the Classroom
AP history, language, and economics students may find MIT's online course materials useful. MIT has committed to putting its entire curriculum on the web, and these early offerings include syllabi, reading materials, and a variety of subject-specific class notes. Before using these pages, students and parents should all be aware of what Open Courseware is and is not. Teachers at smaller schools may welcome the availability of language alternatives. Teachers of gifted who are looking for acceleration options will also find these courses valuable, though you will need to develop a means of doing assessment if your students are to earn credit for them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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3D Periodic Table - Google
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9 to 12tag(s): periodic table (49)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to track what the elements are used for. Students can use Google Drawings,reviewed here to compare and contrast the different sections of the periodic table. Finally, students can use Figma reviewed here to create a melting and boiling point diagram.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Atom Learning - Twinkl
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9 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): atoms (44), elements (32), periodic table (49)
In the Classroom
After learning about atoms and elements, have students use craft materials (beads, pipe cleaners, or clay) to build models of simple atoms, showing protons, neutrons, and electrons. Using Twinkl's Structure of the Periodic Table worksheet, organize a class competition where students complete a jigsaw-style puzzle of the periodic table. Have students explore everyday objects (like salt, aluminum foil, or water) and identify the elements or compounds they're made from using Twinkl's Properties of Materials resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Atomic Structure - PBS Learning Media
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8 to 12tag(s): atoms (44)
In the Classroom
Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions or comments. Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to take notes while completing the activity. Have students work in small teams to build a model "atom" using colored balls or stickers (protons, neutrons, electrons). Each team can race to assemble the correct number of subatomic particles based on atomic number. Use the interactive tutorial on the site to have students manipulate virtual atoms -- adding or removing particles and observing changes in element identity or charge.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions - Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions
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9 to 12tag(s): chemicals (36), equations (132), periodic table (49)
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Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post questions or comments. Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to post their chemical equations. Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to collaborative work on solving equations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20+ Chemical Reactions to Try - Science Buddies
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1 to 12tag(s): chemicals (36), experiments (65), matter (51)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to create a sequencing graphic organizer to demonstrate step-by-step instructions. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here as a journal to explain their experimental hypothesis, outcomes, and reasoning. Students can use Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here to record themselves completing their experiment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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