Academic
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Learning Tools
Seniors
LEARNING AND STUDY SKILLS
LEARNING AND STUDY SKILLS:
Altus Student Math Resources: Math resources and study guides for Altus students.
Mathisfun.com: Study middle school math, as well as algebra and geometry. Includes fun games and puzzles.
Khan Academy: Free online courses.
Discovery Web 2.0 Tools: Presentation and video tools from the Discovery channel
Computer-based Test Simulator: San Diego County Office of Education
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium: Sample Items
Brightstorm Video Lessons: Watch videos and learn just about anything! Review important concepts for class or learn new materials.
MLA Formatting – The OWL at Purdue: Experts talk about anything and everything.
10 Online Tools for Better Attention and Focus: Block yourself from time-wasting sites, limit yourself to certain sites, or set up a reminder to take a break from studying!
Algodoo: The sequel to PHUN, Algodoo lets you play with physics, designing, and constructing for yourself.
Google SketchUp: Free 3D modeling software to download.
Eterna: Play puzzles and games by building your own RNA molecules.
SparkNotes: Study guides for any subject, and especially for literature! Look up summaries, interpretations of the text, character guides, and more.
Common Core Standards: Learn about expectations for academic standards by grade level.
Graphic Organizers: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt – Education Place.
Online Textbooks and Labs
MATH:
SCIENCE:
Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe
Holt, Rinehart and Winston – Modern Chemistry
About Science: Mechanical Equilibrium
Relativity: Momentum, Mass, Energy, and Gravity
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Government Textbook: US History.org
ELECTIVES:
Higher Ed – Responsible Driving
McDougal Littell – ClassZone ¡En español! Level 1
McDougal Littell – ClassZone ¡En español! Level 2/a>