Tasks focused on engaging students in topical real-world learning scenarios, including infectious diseases and effects of a pandemic.
Amplify Resources
(Grades K-5) – Science, Reading, Writing, Social Studies – Video Lessons, reading guides, guided skills practice
WideOpenSchool
Curated lists of educational resources for teachers and families.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Investigate prehistoric times and discover what a fossil dig looks like and design a dig site to find dinosaur bones. Scroll to the end to find Alaska specific content!
Science Bob
A collection of science experiments with instructions that you can do right at home. Great experiments to try as a family!
Wonderopolis
Each day, Wonderopolis poses an intriguing question like ‘Why didn’t Canada Buy Alaska?’ Great for families that are learning together, or for teachers to provide a daily, low-bandwidth literacy activity.
Ideas for Families Unexpectedly Homeschooling
A wealth of videos, activities, and resources to engage students at home.
Campbell Creek Science Center
Ready for your next outdoor adventure? Each simple activity will help you develop your observational skills, creativity, and a connection to your local ecosystems.
The Kennedy Center
Lesson plans sorted by grade levels, subjects, and duration. As an Alaskan teacher, this site is one of my favorites for learning any content paired with critical/creative thinking skills.
Story Time From Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station read a collection of illustrated children’s books and conduct science experiments. Check out the Notable Notebooks: Scientists and Their Writing entry.