- Gilbert Public Schools
- Grades 9–12 Home Enrichment Resources
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Please find below a wide-range of free enrichment learning resources for 9–12th grade levels.
Please note these are activities and materials for students and parents to support ongoing learning at home.
These do not replace curriculum, and completion of any of these activities are not required and will not count towards any credits or grades.
What is THRIVE?
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Gilbert Public Schools is dedicated to supporting all of our high school students excel during their high school experience and beyond by helping students explore college and career options with proven pathways to success. THRIVE is a College & Career Success Guide providing helpful timelines and resources to encourage students (and their families) to get the most out of their high school experiences along with helping our students plan for their brightest futures.
ELA 9–12 Enrichment Resources
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Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institutes main website - there are a variety of tours, topics, questions, etc that can stimulate discussion and research.
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Read Write Think Student Interactive
Students can engage with interactive online literacy that helps them organize their thoughts to learning about language.
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ReadTheory
Free Resource. Students create an account. Students are tested upon entry and then provided text and comprehension activities to match their level.
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Library of Congress
On this site students can read about “America’s Story” Topics include: Amazing Americans, Exploring the States Jump Back in Time.
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Library of Congress
Students can access classic books online, for example, Anne of Green Gables http://read.gov/books/pageturner/anne_gables/#page/6/mode/2up *Some Classic Books might be considered not politically correct today
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Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online.
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Arizona State Library - Digital Collection
Arizona State Library Digital Collection includes online reference resources, resources for learners, Reading Arizona eBooks, Arizona historical newspapers, etc.
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Americanliterature.com
A collection of traditional American literature from the 1700s to early 20th Century
Math 9–12 Enrichment Resources
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Would You Rather Math
Situations are presented and students choose an option and then should justify their reasoning with mathematics. Organized by grade bands.
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Khan Academy
Free online lessons and practice organized by grade level/course including AP test prep.
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PBS Learning Media
Collection of free standards-aligned videos, interactives, and lesson plans.
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Global Math Project
Explore mathematics through videos, problem solving and short “courses” which show that math can be joyous and innovative.
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That Quiz
Practice problems (quiz) organized by topic that gives immediate feedback. You can choose the length and difficulty level.
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Mathalicious
Real world math lessons that challenge students to think critically. If you search the lessons they can be filtered by topic.
History and Social Sciences 9–12 Enrichment Resources
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GALE Resource Database
Informational database available through the Arizona Library system.
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Library of Congress
Engaging students with primary sources. Guided questions included.
Science 9–12 Enrichment Resources
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Khan Academy
Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Astronomy, and Medicine and Health resources and videos.
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Maricopa County STEM Pro Live!
Students learn about various STEM careers through this collection of videos of STEM professionals sharing from their worksites.
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NASA
Space topics and videos for students to explore. See the newly named Mars rover, “Perseverance." Also, learn about the newest experiments in the International Space Station, and check out its view of Earth from outer space!
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Gale Resource Database
Informational database available through the Arizona Library system. Search for many science topics in the “Science in Context” section.
World Language 9–12 Enrichment Resources
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Albert
AP Spanish Language practice resource. Many free activities to complete without having to pay for subcription
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LifePrint
American Sign Language University is a resource site for ASL students and teachers. Here you will find information and resources to help you learn ASL and improve your signing.
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DPan TV
Deaf Professional Arts Network creates high-quality American Sign Language (ASL) music videos, translating the lyrics of popular songs through ASL.
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COERLL German Resources
Compilation of resources for German language learners that are Open Educational Resources for language learners. Includes resources for grammar, listening, reading and other skills practice.
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COERLL Spanish Resources
Compilation of resources for Spanish language learners that are Open Educational Resources for language learners. Includes resources for grammar, listening, reading and other skills practice.
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COERLL French Resources
Compilation of resources for French language learners that are Open Educational Resources for language learners. Includes resources for grammar, listening, reading and other skills practice.
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COERLL Japanese Resources
Compilation of resources for Japanese language learners that are Open Educational Resources for language learners. Includes resources for grammar, listening, reading and other skills practice.
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Cultural Interviews
Compilation of over 1000 brief video clips in which executives from different countries discuss (in their native language) cultural issues that are of interest to North Americans. Available in Spanish, German & Japanese
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COERLL Spanish Resources
Compilation of resources for Spanish language learners that are Open Educational Resources for language learners. Includes resources for grammar, listening, reading and other skills practice.
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LangMedia
Provides language learning resources for all languages through culturally authentic videos
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Duolingo
Language learning through “gamification." Adapts to your learning style and gives instant feedback on your learning. Available for Spanish, French, German and Japanese.
Miscellaneous 9–12 Enrichment Resources
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AP Central
Students can log into their MyAP account to get practice tests, activities & resources for the various AP classes they are taking.
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Isle of Tune
Fun for all ages. This is a music sequencer with a twist! Students build a city map with roads, houses, trees, stoplights, etc. Each of these items makes a distinct musical sound. Cars drive past them, making music as they go! Requires Adobe Flash to work properly. Also available as an app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
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Noteflight
Students or parents sign up for free with an email address. Students can compose and write their own music using this online site. They can write it for choir and/or a variety of instruments. It also has a playback feature allowing students to listen to what they have written.
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Yellowstone National Park Virtual Tour
Virtual tour of one of the most popular US National Parks
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Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips
Various virtual field trips in areas related to STEM, health & wellness, sports, financial literacy, technology and more. Can filter by subject area to find even more opportunities.