Resources by Grade Level
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), all Salem-Keizer Public are closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. Distance Learning for all students began on April 13.
Under each tab listed above, please find a variety of resources to use for at-home learning as a student or with your child. You can find different resources for each grade level as well as a variety of subject/activity areas. In the coming weeks, secondary students may receive resources from their teachers that are specifically tailored to what they were learning in school.
Resources for supplemental learning are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and all of these activities are optional.
Learning Resources for All Grades
None of these are required and are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and all of these activities are optional.
Literacy
- ACT Academy
- CK-12
- ELA Choice Board
- Storyline Online
- KidLit
- Multimedia Textsets
- Salem Public Library Online
- Age of Learning
Math
Social Studies/Science
- ACT Academy
- CK-12
- ELA Choice Board
- Mystery Science
- Science Buddies
- Project Explorer
- GeoGuesser
- National Geographic Kids
- Smithsonian
PE, Art, Music & Enrichment
- Go Noodle
- Arts for Kids
- Brainpop
- Chrome Music Lab
- Music Singalongs
- 30 days of lego challenges
- Coloring Pages for All Ages
Resources in Spanish
- Seguimos educando: Literacy and math practice in Spanish. Games and Virtual libraries –Recursos para niños de todas las edades
- The Spanish Experiment has free traditional stories in Spanish and some free lessons.
- IXL Spanish: Ejercicios de matemáticas y lectura en español.
- Academons: Enseñanza en el Hogar
- Edelvives: Literatura en Español
- Spanish Language Acquisition Practice
- Recursos de PreK-12 para Cierres de Emergencia
- Libros de Texto
- https://educacionbasica.sep.gob.mx/
World Languages
More
Learning Resources for All Elementary Students
None of these are required and are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and all of these activities are optional.
Reading
Math
- Khan Academy
- i-Ready – Math (Supporting students at home)
Science & Social Studies
Additional Resources
Elementary Learning Packets
Week 1
- K-1 Supplemental Materials Week 1 ENG
- K-1 Supplemental Materials Week 1 SPAN
- 2-3 Supplemental Materials Week 1 ENG
- 2-3 Supplemental Materials Week 1 SPAN
- 4-5 Supplemental Materials Week 1 ENG
- 4-5 Supplemental Materials Week 1 SPAN
Week 2
- K-1 Supplemental Materials Week 2 ENG
- K-1 Supplemental Materials Week 2 SPAN
- 2-3 Supplemental Materials Week 2 ENG
- 2-3 Supplemental Materials Week 2 SPAN
- 4-5 Supplemental Materials Week 2 ENG
- 4-5 Supplemental Materials Week 2 SPAN
Week 3
Learning Resources for Secondary Students
None of these are required and are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and all of these activities are optional.
ELA
- Khan Academy
- Reading Independently – Guiding Questions
- Teaching Tolerance Student Tasks (Write to the Source)
- Teaching Tolerance Student Texts
Math
- Khan Academy
- Middle School: Prodigy
- Middle School: Connected Math (Textbook) Parent Resources/Additional Practice:
- Math 6
- Accelerated Math 6 / Math 7
- Math 8
- Accelerated Math 8 (Algebra/Álgebra
- High School: Core Connections (Textbook) Parent Resources/Additional Practice:
Science
- Khan Academy
- PhET Simulations (Online labs)
- National Geographic Science
- Annenberg Foundation – Interactive reading and activities in most science subjects
- Middle School: National Geographic Kids Science Labs
- Middle School: OpenSciEd.org
- High School: Bozemanscience – Online lecture videos with supplementary written work & testing
Social Studies
- Khan Academy
- Teaching Tolerance Student Tasks (Do Something, Write to the Source)
- Teaching Tolerance Student Texts
- Middle School (6th Grade): National Geographic Kids Native Americans
- Middle School/High School: National Geographic History
- Middle School/High School: CIA Factbook
Daily Activities
Activities for Early Learning & Kindergarten
None of these are activities are required and are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and all of these activities are optional.
Literacy
- Read 20 minutes. You can read to yourself, to someone else, to a stuffed animal or a pet!
- Write/draw a question about what you read today.
- Write/draw the answer to your question.
Brain Boost
- Do some physical activity. It’s recommended to get about 60 minutes per day. Break it up and make it fun.
- One idea could be to play some music and have a dance party in your living room or pick an activity from Go Noodle!
- Vroom
- Ideas for families to use everyday activities to engage in learning activities.
Math
- Use an online math skill builder. Free activities can be found from the Khan Academy online.
- Build something with blocks or any other objects you have in your home.
Science
- Make the tallest structure you can with paper/plastic cups. What do you notice you need to get the most height?
- OR Make rock candy at home. Rock candy is fun and based in science.
- OR Make homemade ice cream using at home ingredients.
Social Studies & Art
- Think about three rules you need to follow, then draw a picture of them.
Language Acquisition / ELD
(can be done in English or the language spoken at home if different)
- Build a tower with objects at home (see above activities).
- Explain to 1 or more people the steps you took to build a tower.
- The second time – try using the following words to help tell the steps: first, then, next…
Wellness / Self-Care
- Take one minute to list three things you are grateful for. – You can be grateful for big things, like having supportive parents, or small things, like being able to say “hi” to your friends.
- Gratitude is the ability to recognize and acknowledge the good things, people and places in our lives.
Activities for Elementary
None of these are activities are required and are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and all of these activities are optional.
Literacy
- Read 20 minutes. You can read to yourself, to someone else, to a stuffed animal or a pet!
- Write a question about your reading.
- Write a response to your question.
- Write a letter to a friend or relative telling them about what you read today.
Brain Boost
- Get 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Break it up and make it fun.
- Play some music and have a dance party in your living room!
Math
- Online Math Game for 20 minutes (Grades 1-2)
- Build something with blocks or any other objects you have in your home. (Grades 1-2)
- Online Math Game for 20 minutes (Grades 3-5)
- Practice counting/writing: 3rd/4th grade skip count by 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9; 5th grade counting by decimals (.2 .4. .6 ….)and fractions (½, 2/2, …. Or ⅓, ⅔, … ) (Grades 3-5)
Science
- Make the tallest structure you can with paper/plastic cups. What do you notice you need to get the most height? How High Can You Stack? (Grades 1-2)
- Explore the Energy Skate Park simulation. Choose a way to record the following: What do you notice? What do you wonder? (Grades 3-5)
- OR Choose a Mystery Science lesson at your grade level
Social Studies & Art
- Draw and label a map of your neighborhood. Include color and a key identifying features. This could take a few days!
Language Acquisition/ELD
(can be done in English or the language spoken at home if different)
- Describe your favorite toy with details to someone in your family.
- Do an act of kindness by saying something positive to someone else.
Wellness/Self-Care
- Take one minute to list three things you are grateful for. – You can be grateful for big things, like having supportive parents, or small things, like being able to say “hi” to your friends.
- Gratitude is the ability to recognize and acknowledge the good things, people, and places in our lives.
Activities for Middle and High School Students
None of these are activities are required and are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and all of these activities are optional.
Literacy
Middle School
- Read for 25 minutes. There are many free and fascinating resources here: http://www.gutenberg.org/
- Think about the protagonist, or main character, in your book. While it’s often easy to sympathize with these characters, think about the complexity of that character. Are all the traits positive? Are some negative or neutral? Take 5-10 minutes to review your novel, and write about the characteristics of the protagonist. You can make lists, tables or drawings.
High School
- Read for 30 minutes.
- Consider your own perspective, and how your identity shapes your perspective of the story. Characters and stories can be mirrors, windows, and/or sliding glass doors (see this video of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop’s explanation). Take 5-10 minutes to write how this story is a mirror, window, and/or door for you.
Math
- Complete two Khan Academy lessons.
- Read the New York Times’ “What’s Going on With This Graph?” [here]. Discuss the questions with a sibling or adult. Be sure to scan down the page before diving in to get a sense of what information is presented and what.
- Read “The Dumbest Moment in the History of Television”? Not so fast by Keith Devlin. Explain the mistake in your own words. Think of how you could explain a more reasonable estimate.
- Attempt to complete the Desmos Marbleslides: Lines activity. Click Join, enter a name and complete the activity.
- Work on this “problem of the week”: One step at a time. Don’t peek at the answer too soon!
Science
- sing materials at home, create a device that will keep ice from melting. Test your design and record your findings. (For more information you can view the following activity: Building a Cooler)
- After you have conducted your experiment, think about what you learned and how it relates to a lunch box or cooler.
- If you want to keep something cold, is it better to leave the cooler lid open or closed?
- If you need to keep something cold for a long time, would you use a lightweight, thin-walled cooler or a cooler with thicker walls? How does what you learned in this activity impact how you might pack your lunch or a picnic?
Social Studies
- Note: Engage in your world and explore multiple perspectives. Everyday, engage with current events by watching the 10 minute student news. On Newsela days, pick an article and select the highest appropriate reading level. On Pro/Con Discussion days, examine the topic selected and be able to articulate at least two different viewpoints. To extend the discussion, ask a friend, parent, or guardian if they have a position on the topic that you investigated on that day.
- Current Events 10 Minutes Pro con Discussion Topic: Vaping E-Cigarettes
Wellness & Self-care
- Take one minute to list three things you are grateful for. – You can be grateful for big things, like having supportive parents, or small things, like being able to say “hi” to your friends.
- Gratitude is the ability to recognize and acknowledge the good things, people, and places in our lives.
Brain Break/Stress Relief
During this time, it is just as important to give your brain a break and make mental health a priority. Below are activities that students can do on their own or families can do together.
Resources for home learning are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and all of these activities are optional.
Stress Relief Resources for All Grades
None of these are required and are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and all of these activities are optional.
Stress Relief Resources for Elementary
None of these are required and are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and all of these activities are optional.
Stress Relief Resources for Middle and High School
None of these are required and are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and all of these activities are optional.