Resources

We have gathered a list of websites that parents and carers may find useful in the coming weeks and months.

PhET - https://phet.colorado.edu/m/ - science and maths interactives that allow students to work through a situation or problem, usually allow you to change variables to see the result.

BBC Bitesize - https://www.bbd.co.uk/bitesize The UK version of ABC Splash, has resources and interactives for primary students.

ABC Education - https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/games interactive activities and games.

PPS Learning Simulations - Simulations that allow students to explore changing variables in a situation. https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/plum14.sci.life.feeddingo/feed-the-dingo-an-ecosystem-game/#.AafUUsig_IU

National Geographic - many activities include a game, simulation or interactive to explain key concepts. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/the-trading-game/

Cybersecurity Lab - NOVA has joined forces with cybersecurity experts to create its Cybersecurity Lab. This is a game where players discover how they can keep their digital lives safe. The game helps players develop an understanding of the common cyber threats that exist online and their defenses. Students should sign in using their Google account. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/cyber/

lnterland - an adventure-packed online game that teaches the fundamentals of digital safety and citizenship through hands-on practice. https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/interland

Prodigy - Mathematics game - Prodigy is a free, adaptive mathematics game for grades 1-6 that integrates problem solving into a role-playing game using a Pokemon-style wizardry theme. https://www.prodigygame.com/

BrainPop - External link- a paid site that has some free stuff, they do change what is free and update their stuff regularly. https://www.brainpop.com/

NAPLAN Practice - A collection of sample examinations that students for student to practice answering questions online, once submitted, students will receive feedback on correct or incorrect responses.

https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/the-tests

Literacy Shed- External link for K-6. Range of free reading materials. https://www.literacyshed.com/home.html

Pobble365 - External link for K- 6. Online daily visual with writing, grammar and speaking and listening activities http://www.pobble365.com/

Story Online - for K-6. Videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books alongside illustrations. https://www.storylineonline.net/

ABC Splash- Mathematics External link for K-10. ABC Splash has resources across all KLAs. This links to their mathematics resources which can be searched by key word and filtered by grade.

https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/resources/-/mathematics

reSolve: Maths by Inquiry for K-10. It is a collaboration of the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. The tasks and materials on reSolve promote fluency, deep understanding, strategic problem solving, and mathematical reasoning through enquiry. https:// www.resolve.edu.au/teaching-resources

NRICH -for K-12. NRICH provide thousands of free online mathematics resources for ages 3 to 18, covering all stages of early years, primary and secondary school education with a focus on developing mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills (University of Cambridge). https://nrich.maths.org

youcubed- for K-12. Jo Boaler and her team at Stanford University provide research-based teaching methods, maths tasks, videos, and ideas for extending thinking and inspiring teachers and students. https://www.youcubed.org/tasks

GeoGebra - for K-12 is dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education. There are free activities, simulations, exercises, lessons, and games for math and science. https://www.geogebra.org

Moneysmart.gov.au - Free, engaging, curriculum-aligned classroom resources. https://moneysmart. gov.au/#find-teaching-resources

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