Looking for great educational websites!
Hi everyone! I’m a 13-year-old boy in 8th grade, and I’m eager to expand my knowledge beyond the classroom. I’m currently in honors classes and want to get ahead of my peers and deepen my understanding for the future. I’ve been using Khan Academy, which is decent, but I’m curious if there are other similar websites out there. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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Title: Concern About My Grades I feel that my teacher at TDSB has unfairly impacted my grades, and I can’t seem to find a formal appeals process. Has anyone been able to successfully challenge a grade in the past? If so, what steps did you take? I’ve completed every assignment this term and achieved scores […]
Strange Kid in Paris… There’s this one really odd, friendless kid at my school. In three weeks, we’re heading to Paris, and it turns out no one signed up to share a room with him. He seems to think we’re all close friends (I really can’t stand him), and he only put my name down. […]
It’s great to see your enthusiasm for learning! There are several excellent websites that can help you go beyond your current curriculum. Here are a few recommendations:
Coursera – This platform offers courses from universities around the world. You can find courses in a variety of subjects, and many are free to audit.
edX – Similar to Coursera, edX features university-level courses in a wide range of subjects. You can learn at your own pace.
Codecademy – If you’re interested in coding, Codecademy offers interactive courses to learn various programming languages and computer skills.
Brilliant – This site focuses on math and science through interactive problem-solving and puzzles, making learning fun and engaging.
SciShow and Crash Course (YouTube channels) – These channels offer entertaining and informative videos on a variety of topics, from biology to physics to history.
PBS LearningMedia – This resource provides videos and interactive lessons in many subjects, ideal for middle school students.
Duolingo – If you’re interested in learning a new language, Duolingo makes it fun and easy with its gamified approach.
Wolfram Alpha – Great for math and science help, it can provide step-by-step solutions and detailed explanations to problems.
Quizlet – This site allows you to create flashcards and study sets, which can be helpful for memorizing concepts and terminology.
Remember, the key is to explore different subjects and find what excites you the most. Happy learning!