Awesome Sites / Apps

Social Studies

Mathematics

  • Mathspace.co - Mastery-based flipped or blended learning environment. It is Australian-based but has Canadian Curriculum. Worth checking out.

  • GeoGebra - Interactive 2D and 3D geometry, algebra, graphing and much more. If you remember Geometer's Sketchpad, this is the best replacement (free and easier to use).

  • Desmos - If you haven't graphed using Desmos, you're missing out.

  • Equatio (install link) - Chrome extension / Google Docs add-in, it is the digital math tool for teachers and students.

    • Equatio Mathspace - online math 'document' which can be shared with students or downloaded.

  • Wolfram Alpha - Teach maths and don't know Wolfram? You're missing out!

  • Explore Learning Gizmos - Interactive mathematics and science simulations.

Language

Science

Multi-Discipline

  • Google Expeditions - Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) field trips, experiments, exhibits, and way more. Quite possibly the future of education.

  • Discovery Education - From the people who bring us Shark Week, this media-heavy site aims to bring the world to your classroom.

  • Diigo - Annotate any website, send it all to your Google Drive or access it all from your free Diigo account.

  • Pear Deck - Interactive slides. Gather input from your audience. Assess on-the-fly.

  • Lucidpress - Create pamphlets, leaflets, posters, marketing, and more! Think MS Publisher but online.

Audio / Video / Creation

  • Tinkercad - online 3D Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD). It is a "...free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!"

  • WeVideo - Online linear video editor (freemium).

  • Screencastify - Screen recorder (still or video) for Chrome.

  • Naxos Music Library - "...the most comprehensive collection of classical music available online offering over 2,190,500 tracks of Classical music, Jazz, World, Folk and Chinese music..."

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