Additional Online Resources
During the school closure, students will continue their daily learning via show my homework. In addition to this, our teacher have put together a list of online resources which can be used alongside SMHW to provide support for your child during this difficult period.
Our Library also has a large number of resourses that can be access via this following leaflets:
KS5-Library-Electronic-Resources.pdf
Library-eResources-Leaflet.pdf
| Resourse | Link | Content |
| Adventure in the woods | https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html?fbclid=IwAR1c9schBBPokEOtYmh1mdkkIi8DvqLfYigFAAkG6xKhUmBMBhvbK1lPq9c | 20 Virtual field trips |
| BBC Learning | http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/ | This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer. |
| Big History Project | https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home | Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities. |
| Bitesize Computer Science | https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zmtchbk | Bitesize GCSE OCR Computer Science Topics |
| Blockly | https://blockly.games | Learn computer programming skills - fun and free. |
| CONJUGUEMOS Library | www.conjuguemos.com | Languages, Where 14,000+ schools and 3.5 million users come to learn their verbs. |
| Craign Dave | https://student.craigndave.org/gcse-videos | GCSE OCR J276 Computer Science Video |
| Craign Dave | https://student.craigndave.org/gcse-ocr-j277-computer-science-videos | GCSE OCR J277 Computer Science Video |
| Craign Dave | https://student.craigndave.org/a-level-videos | A Level Computer Science Videos |
| Crash Course | https://thecrashcourse.com | You Tube videos on many subjects |
| Crash Course Kids | https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids | As above for a younger audience |
| Crest Awards | https://www.crestawards.org | Science awards you can complete from home. |
| DK Find Out | https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/… | Activities and quizzes |
| Duolingo | https://www.duolingo.com | Learn languages for free. Web or app. |
| Edinburgh live zoo | https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/tiger-cam/ | Live Tiger Streaming |
| Geography Games | https://world-geography-games.com/world.html | Geography gaming! |
| https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/preview?usp=sharing&fbclid=IwAR0NYDJ5zeAUfhB6VUW9PvavBvdrR-yt5o7ce5r4CNQYXh0yzKCM5oAPeMo&sle=true | Virtual field trips | |
| Hour of Code Activities | https://code.org/learn | a one-hour tutorial designed for all ages in over 45 languages. Join millions of students and teachers in over 180 countries starting with an Hour of Code. |
| iDEA Awards | https://idea.org.uk | Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online. |
| Kerboodle | www.kerboodle.com | to access the GCSE textbooks and resources.The institution code is vy2 |
| Khan Academy | https://www.khanacademy.org | Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it's mostly common material. |
| Languages Online | www.languagesonline.org.uk | short tasks |
| Lottke | https://kottke.org/20/01/paris-museums-put-100000-images-online-for-unrestricted-public-use?fbclid=IwAR2h2_zkPMfT-MRqmlF--B2DDkW6_ViQ-r5fDZ2fKL6E0Sk8ajhoimUA4o4 | Paris Museums Put 100,000 Images Online for Unrestricted Public Use |
| Memrise | www.memrise.com | vocab learning – students should have set themselves up with a log in and password and joined a group |
| Microsoft Let's Code | https://microbit.org/code/ | Microsoft’s MakeCode editor is the perfect way to start programming and get creating with the BBC micro:bit. |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams/?fbclid=IwAR1fnLF0VDqEkUNfEEb6IjxD_bHnJ45lx82E0HePDG3EgwSi65_DTJnsq78 | |
| Mystery Science | https://mysteryscience.com | Free science lessons |
| NASA | https://www.diyphotography.net/nasa-makes-entire-media-library-publicly-accessible-copyright-free/?fbclid=IwAR2uQCGlXGNdDJQDdkmcdsUvNy-i6nITD4DCVAnqDX7KyC-7TK_s18SFdhU | Nasa's entire media library, publicly accessible and copyright free |
| National Geographic Kids | https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ | Activities and quizzes for younger kids. |
| Netflix | https://www.weareteachers.com/educational-netflix-shows/?utm_content=1584278383&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3tPSP50vxPfwemZcsAN11XOprEsmw2c6bCb4sf6NhUcKAzDJMhRyLRN34 | 30 great educational Netflix shows |
| New York Times | https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/learning/students-can-respond-to-daily-writing-prompts-inspired-by-the-new-york-times-at-home-for-free.html?fbclid=IwAR1HzowzBHi2BYEIyjsdlOoZSuglQ8-HS81ksggaaFK1tr2yAwIE370yAAE | Students Can Respond to Daily Writing Prompts, Inspired by The New York Times, at Home for Free |
| PlayBill | https://www.playbill.com/article/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on-stage-from-home?fbclid=IwAR1BPb5JgsbE_psBPnZF1Y1Orzrjgs20yomCt6CV-EA5TIQ-sBNlQhxcqpQ | 15 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch On Stage From Home |
| Prodigy Maths | https://www.prodigygame.com | Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age. |
| Scratch | https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/ | Creative computer programming |
| Seneca | https://www.senecalearning.com | For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material. |
| Ted Ed | https://ed.ted.com | All sorts of engaging educational videos |
| The Georgia Aquarium | https://www.narcity.com/things-to-do/us/ga/atlanta/georgia-aquarium-has-live-cameras-that-let-you-explore-from-home?fbclid=IwAR0YXQKAAdfGob5c8kjQi6P5_nEkBnz2FLflFu4yzTn21fI7iVj4qD85O0o | Has Live Cams So You Can Go Under The Sea At Home |
| The Kids Should See This | https://thekidshouldseethis.com | Wide range of cool educational videos |
| Tinkercad | https://www.tinkercad.com | All kinds of making. |
| Totally the Bomb | https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home?fbclid=IwAR3m4v6MITFcWB6CpPPl8V3IzKW5B_QXe8AylnF7NOS9EEjkhcCzJmQmiiQ | 33 national parks – virtual tours |
| Vulture | https://www.vulture.com/2020/03/coronavirus-the-metropolitan-opera-to-stream-free-operas.html?fbclid=IwAR2SK-WL6UUaPSnYYUE7BSH6-qFSySvR5naLIe1hXPG3T1EusbZj4M4ZSRQ | Metropolitan Streaming opera |
| Word Reference | www.wordreference.com | dictionary and verb tables |
