Courses/Activities

Free online resources to support literacy learning from home: 

• NewsELA- Current event articles that are age-appropriate and relevant for all learners. 
• Scholastic - Free resources to keep students engaged and learning at home, for students in grades 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th. 
• No redInk- Online resources to practice writing and editing skills.

English I and English II

• The Learning Network: Students can read and write a response to informational and argumentative articles through The Learning Network from The New York Times.
• Grammar Skills Practice Want to improve your grammar skills? Students can practice through Khan Academy.

English III and English IV

• The Learning Network: Students can read and write a response to informational and argumentative articles through The Learning Network from The New York Times.
• Grammar Skills Practice Want to improve your grammar skills? Students can practice through Khan Academy.
• SAT Practice: Need to practice for the SAT? Click this link to the Khan Academy.
• College Express Got study skills? Resources for College-Bound Students

AP English Language and AP English Literature

• The Learning Network: Students can read and write a response to informational and argumentative articles through The Learning Network from The New York Times.
• Grammar Skills Practice Want to improve your grammar skills? Students can practice through Khan Academy.
• SAT Practice: Need to practice for the SAT? Click this link to the Khan Academy.
• College Express Got study skills? Resources for College-Bound Students
• AP Course Resources: Log into College Board to access specific resources by course. 

• Courses/Activities

  Families can use the resources below for engaging math activities that will promote wonder and deepen sense-making skills. 

  • NRICH provides thousands of free online math resources, all developed by the math faculty at the University of Cambridge. Activities include challenges, puzzles, games, and explorations for all levels of mathematics.
  • Math Before Bed provides interesting images with prompting questions to spark amazing math discussions. Currently offering free ebook downloads. Best for grades 6 - 8, but good for all!
  • Figure This is a free online resource developed by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Education, in order to provide families with interesting math challenges. Each challenge includes hints and solutions and is also available in Spanish. Resources for students at any level of mathematics!
  • Calculation Nation includes fun math games students can play against themselves or other students from across the nation. Created by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (requires Adobe Flash Player) 
  • Mathematical Connections Tour This 7-minute video from Stanford Univ provides context on the importance of math and how mathematical concepts are connected. (Bonus: it’s narrated by Jo Boaler, complete with British accent :)
  • 101 Questions have quick visuals paired with the prompting question “What’s the first thing that comes to mind?” Once a student submits their response, they can see the responses of others. It helps promote noticing, wondering, and reasoning.
  • Math Apps and Games Stanford University provides this vetted list of fun apps and games designed to strengthen mathematical reasoning.

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  Algebra 1   | Algebra 1 Honors

  Students can access their Algebra 1 HMH textbook online to review what they’ve learned in class so far this year. 

  • HMH Student Access Guide
  • Most Recent Unit of Study

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  Geometry  | Geometry Honors 

  Students can access their SpringBoard Online textbook to review what they’ve learned in class so far this year. 

  • SB Student Access Guide
  • Most Recent Unit of Study

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  Algebra 2  | Algebra 2 Honors

  Students can access their Algebra 2 HMH textbook online to review what they’ve learned in class so far this year. 

  • HMH Student Access Guide
  • Most Recent Unit of Study

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  Math Models with Applications (MMA)

  Students can review current learning through the provided videos/reviews, using the link below.

  • Most Recent Unit of Study

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  Precalculus | Precalculus Honors

  Students should be able to access their Precalculus textbook online to review what they’ve learned in class so far this year. If teachers have not set up access, students can review current learning through the provided videos.

  • McGraw-Hill Student Access Guide
  • Most Recent Unit of Study

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  AQR

  Students can review current learning through the provided videos/reviews, using the link below.

  • Most Recent Unit of Study

Courses / Activities

Biology  | Biology Honors

• Molecular Footwork Explore lizard evolution through this interactive lab.  
• Watch this clip about: The Making of the Fittest: Got Lactase? The Co-evolution of Genes and Culture

Chemistry |  Chemistry Honors

Click on the PHET Simulation link provided: Reactants, Products, and Leftovers

Anatomy & Physiology

• Action Potential - Review how action potential works with this simulation/interactive site from Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
• Neurophysiology Virtual Lab Explore this neurophysiology virtual lab.  In the lab, you will dissect a leech and explore neuron stimulation. 

Physics  |  Physics Honors

• Read through new ways to store data with Magnetism News from MIT
• Great video from Smarter every day about Magic Magnets.

IPC

• Great video about The Most Radioactive Places on Earth

ES

• Explore this website on Texas Energy Conversion:  https://www.eia.gov/state/?sid=TX
• Read this article on Recycling:  Department of Energy Announces $25 Million for Plastics Recycling R&D, Launches Upcycling Consortium
• New energy strategy for Western hemisphere:  Read this article: A new energy strategy for the Western Hemisphere

ESS

• Explore this video about properties of Ultra Laminar Reversible Flow and water. 

Courses/Activities

Free online resources to support social studies learning from home:

• NewsELA- Current event articles that are age-appropriate and relevant for all learners. 
• Khan Academy- Explore social studies courses under Arts & Humanities and Economics & Finance.

World Geography/ World Geography Honors

• Google Earth - Select three places you have learned about this year.  Find them on Google Earth and explore information about them.
  • Maps 101: After opening the app, click the “Learn and Play” tab at the bottom of the main menu. Scroll to the bottom section “World Quizzes” and explore some of the physical geography games/ quizzes. 
    • Explore “World Quizzes” on Maps101. 
    • To access Maps 101: 
    • Log into Webdesk, then click the Plus Sign, then search Maps 101, then add the tile. When you click on the tile, the app will open. There is a YouTube video showing how to add to Maps 101:
    • Adding Maps101 Tile

World History/World History Honors

• Google Earth
  • Recall what you learned about ancient civilizations in World History this year and take the Ancient Civilizations Quiz to test your knowledge for fun.  You can also explore other quizzes that interest you.  
    • Click on the Voyager Icon
    • Select the Quiz: Ancient Civilizations
    • Recall what you have learned about the French Revolution. Explore the global events that led to the French Revolution on Google Earth.
    • Google Earth Behind the French Revolution

US History

• Google Earth Votes for Women
  • Recall what you have learned about women gaining the right to vote.  Explore some of the key locations and events from the suffrage movement.

Government

• Texas LRE Games: Texas Law-Related Education Online Games
  • Recall what you learned about the United States Constitution this year and select a few online games to play to test your knowledge.
• iCivics Online Games
  • Think of a topic in Government you would like to explore and select an online game to play. 
  • Students can play games without creating an account or they can create an account to save their progress on the games.  Parent permission is needed to create an account.

Courses/Activities

Professional Communications   | Oral Interpretation   Independent Study | Debate

• View Top 5 Powerful Speeches You Need to Hear
  • Journal answers to the following questions:
    • Explain what makes Dr. Grigsby an inspirational speaker?
    • What does he mean “I won’t have a problem if you aim high and miss but I’m going to have a real issue if you aim low and hit.”? 
    • What is the message behind the quote “If you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.”?
    • What is the final message of his speech and why do you believe he is listed as one of the Top Five Most Powerful Speakers? 

• View Denzel Washington's Speech
  • Journal answers to the following questions:
    • What is your “outside the box” goal?
    • What does Mr. Washington mean by “Just because you’re doing a lot, doesn’t mean you’re getting a lot.”? 
    • What would be your dream “risks” with your college or career goal?
    • Give an example of when you’ve fallen forward.
    • Give an example of when you’ve failed and used it as motivation to succeed.
    • When giving thanks, what are you thankful for?

Courses/Activities

Technical Theatre

• View   War Horse - Joey- The Foal
  • Journal answers to the following questions:
    • What is the first puppet you remember seeing in a live performance or on television?
    • What do you remember about that puppet and why do you feel it stands out in your mind?
    • What is it about puppets that fascinate children?
    • How does an object, like a puppet, show expression if it is unable to move its face?

Theatre  | Theatre Productions  |  Musical Theatre

Technical Theatre

• View  Handspring Puppet Company The Genius Puppetry Behind War Horse  
  • Journal answers to the following questions:
    • What are your first impressions with the War Horse puppet from the first video and the introduction of the horse in this Ted Talk?
    • How do the actor and the technician work together to create expression and emotion with a puppet?
    • How do the physical attributes of this puppet translate to an actor on the stage to show the same emotions as a character on the stage?

Activities

Kindness Cards

• Please have your student watch this short video “Color your world with Kindness”. 
  • Consider how kindness impacts others, discuss the video together and ask what kindness looks like to your student? 
  • Then have your student create an image for the outside of a card - using, color pencil, marker or collage on approx 9 x 12 paper. 

*Attention - submission date for Kindness cards is currently postponed until May.

Resources for the Kindness Card 

• Video: Color your world with Kindness
• Practice Sheet
• Spanish Permission Form
• English Permission Form
• Slide Show of 2019 Winners

Band/Choir/Orchestra 6-12

Practice 30-45 minutes per day on a combination of the following:

Exercises for Skill Maintenance

• Articulation/Tonguing Exercises - Band
• Bow Stroke Exercises - Orchestra
• Breathing Exercises - Choir
• Long Tone Exercises - (Remingtons/Flow Studies/Etc.) - Band
• Long Bow Exercises - Orchestra
• Vocal Explorations (sirens, sighs, woos, etc.) - Choir
• Lip Slurs/Range Extension Exercises - Band
• Shift Position Exercises - Orchestra
• Scales (1,2 or 3 octaves) - Band & Orchestra
• Solfege patterns (scales, thirds, triads) - Choir
• Scale Patterns/Finger Exercises - Band & Orchestra
• Daily Rhythm Counting Exercises - Everyone!

Repertoire Practice - EVERYONE

• Sing or Play any UIL or upcoming Concert Music 
• Consider Singing or Playing along with a high-quality recording on YouTube
• Work on any upcoming Audition Music
• Continue to work on any Solo and/or Ensemble Music you have
• Practice melodic and rhythmic Etudes assigned for lessons
• Sight-read at least one song, line or etude daily

Musicianship & Aural Skills

• Complete a Music Theory Exercise online
• Watch one or more performances on YouTube, such as:
  • Berlin Philharmonic
  • US Marine Corp Band
  • The King’s Singers
• Play a familiar song by ear or Sing it in solfege, such as:
• Row, Row, Row Your Boat
• Mary Had a Little Lamb
• Amazing Grace
• Happy Birthday
• Play a familiar song in more than a new key or convert it from Major (do based) to Minor (la based)
• Practice online with a partner

Courses / Activities

CTE

Students can use the following links for career exploration opportunities: 

• Texas Reality Check
• Texas Workforce Commission
• O*Net

Courses / Activities

Computer Science Resources

These resources are to support computer science students with College Board assessment preparation and/or to continue to develop and practice programming skills.

• Girls Who Code at Home  - unplugged and online activities for 3rd-12th grade students. Learn coding from the comfort of your home.

Computer Science I

• Hackerrank - practice Java skills or learn another language
• Hackerrank Support - student instructions and resource to use Hackerrank

AP CS Principles

• Khan Academy - a free resource to prepare for College Board exam
• Quizlet - free resources to prepare for College Board exam
• Edl.io - free resource with vocabulary and other resources to prepare for College Board exam
• Learn JavaScript - practice JavaScript programming skills
• CodeHS - AP CS Principles College Board Exam Prep - note this has been set up as a practice site and will not have teacher support

AP CS A, CS I/CS II, and Honors CS III

• Coding Bat - practice Java programming skills

AP CS A

• CSAwesome – a resource to support students as they prepare for the College Board Exam
• Schmoop - AP CS A College Board Exam Prep
• CodeHS - AP CS A Practice Site - note this has been set up as a practice site and will not have teacher support

DANCE

Students enrolled in Dance I-IV or IB Dance can practice previously learned dance skills by using any of the following resources:

• Dance Warm-Ups - Spend 20-30 minutes each day getting your body warmed up to DANCE!
  • Students, be sure to log in to Google with your Plano ISD username and password so you can access the warm-ups
• Dance Instructional Videos from CLI Studios - CLI Studios offers online dance classes. Choose from 3 of the top choreographers in the industry and take an online dance class!
  • The times on the website are Pacific times, so classes begin at 1:00 p.m. Plano time.  Be sure to join the class 10 minutes before the start time!
• Digital Dance Videos from Just for Kix - Just for Kix. Choose from a variety of genres, including Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Kick and Stretching.

DRILL TEAM

Students enrolled in Drill Team Prep or Drill Team can practice previously learned dance skills by using any of the following resources:

• Dance Warm-Ups - Spend 20-30 minutes each day getting your body warmed up to DANCE!
  • Students, be sure to log in to Google with your Plano ISD username and password so you can access the warm-ups
• Digital Dance Videos from Just for Kix - Choose from a variety of genres, including Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Kick and Stretching.

Choice Boards

Students, the resources linked below are available for you to continue and extend your learning in your World Language course.  Choice boards have been designed for each level of language study so that students may engage in listening/reading/writing/speaking practice based on topics previously addressed in the courses for that level.  The choice boards are designed for students to select activities that align to their interests and/or practice needs. Links to authentic resources with a collection from all languages are provided as a starting point for students to engage in authentic resources.  Each choice board is intentionally non-language specific and students should complete the activities in the language of study. ASL has a specific-choice board to align to expressive/receptive skills. 

• Level 1 Choice Board
• Level 2 Choice Board
• Level 3 Choice Board
• Level 4 Choice Board
• ASL Choice Board

• OPEN - Students and parents can access OPEN At Home Physical Education Curriculum opportunities. 
• Coach Meger’s Fitness Games - Students and parents can access Coach Meger’s youtube channel for daily physical activities. 
• Stacking From Home