Closure References and Helps
At an unprecedented time such as the one brought about by the worldwide CLOVID-19 pandemic, educators everywhere are seeking answers and solutions to the challenges brought about by school closures. We've gathered some resources that might be useful, not only for our own families seeking ways to change up their routines, but for those who might have been thrust into "homeschooling" with little or no preparation for the task.
Homeschooling Helps from some of our own!
How surprising for us to find that some of those who call Hickman Charter their school home are reaching out within the community to offer bits of encouragement to those who are experiencing "homeschooling" without the benefit of a school that specializes in supporting homeschooling!
https://www.csusignal.com/community/article_5b2d8a04-8a36-11ea-9924-4fc3320d2317.html
http://thinkpynk.com/think-pynk-expert-corner-with-pathologist-cherina-williams-m-ed-ccc-slp/
Tips on Distance Learning from Homeschoolers
https://www.csusignal.com/community/article_5b2d8a04-8a36-11ea-9924-4fc3320d2317.html
http://thinkpynk.com/think-pynk-expert-corner-with-pathologist-cherina-williams-m-ed-ccc-slp/
Tips on Distance Learning from Homeschoolers
Subject-specific Resources
We've gathered a variety of resources that include off-line activities, printables, lesson plans, etc. You'll find them grouped according to the subject-matter areas of instruction for Hickman Charter students. As we uncover new resources, we'll update the information below.
English-Language Arts
Shel Silverstein --in case you missed Poetry Month!
Institute for Excellence in Writing 3-week free digitized ELA program grades 3-12
ReadWriteThink Though they may not realize it, families at Hickman Charter have likely used materials from ReadWriteThink without even realizing it, as they are often utilized by our ECs in various classes and activities. Their mission is to provide educators, parents, and after-school professionals with access to the highest quality practices in reading and language arts instruction by offering the very best in free materials.
Math
+Plus Magazine Not all math resources originate in the USA. This one comes from Cambridge University
NRich Math Another source from the UK; very well designed so that users can locate suitable content for specific student levels from their large collection of resources.
Science (Places)
Exploratorium Well-known science stop in San Francisco, the destination for our GATE kids early this spring!
American Museum of Natural History, New York
NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (requires installation of app)
UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology
Lawrence Hall of Science Just over the hills to the west—the Lawrence Hall of Science at the U.C. Berkeley campus offers many science options for home learning. And it's a great destination when it reopens!
California Academy of Sciences From the well-known place in Golden Gate Park, organized by grade level, includes lesson plans and printable resources
Science (Publishers and Organizations)
The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids There is something here for every kid: weather, astronomy, animals, even jokes!
Scholastic Publications "Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking and growing"
National Geographic Kids "games, videos, animals, explorations"
World Wildlife Fund huge collection of resources including weekly activity plans for upper elementary and middle school students
Social Science
We're still gathering sources of information for this content area, but while we do so, we're sharing some favorites from the East Coast Historical Trips we offered at Hickman Charter years ago.
Jamestown-Yorktown two points on the "historic triangle" marking the origins of our nation
Colonial Williamsburg the third point on the "historic triangle": teacher resources, electronic field trips, even music lessons!
Monticello Learn all about Thomas Jefferson's home!
Gettysburg Visit Gettysburg from home with the virtual tour assembled by the National Park Service
Fort Washington Visible across the Potomac from George Washington's back porch at Mt. Vernon.
Mt. Vernon George Washington's home and farm on the Potomac River
National Archives Resources from the National Archives for home learning
Smithsonian Museums Resources from the Smithsonian Museums--there ARE more than one!!!
Arlington National Cemetery Visit Arlington from “home”! And after you finish your "visit", continue to explore the website where you'll learn about the famous graves, the Tomb of the Unknown, and Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial.
Art, Music, Drama
The Lion King Experience
English-Language Arts
Shel Silverstein --in case you missed Poetry Month!
Institute for Excellence in Writing 3-week free digitized ELA program grades 3-12
ReadWriteThink Though they may not realize it, families at Hickman Charter have likely used materials from ReadWriteThink without even realizing it, as they are often utilized by our ECs in various classes and activities. Their mission is to provide educators, parents, and after-school professionals with access to the highest quality practices in reading and language arts instruction by offering the very best in free materials.
Math
+Plus Magazine Not all math resources originate in the USA. This one comes from Cambridge University
NRich Math Another source from the UK; very well designed so that users can locate suitable content for specific student levels from their large collection of resources.
Science (Places)
Exploratorium Well-known science stop in San Francisco, the destination for our GATE kids early this spring!
American Museum of Natural History, New York
NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (requires installation of app)
UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology
Lawrence Hall of Science Just over the hills to the west—the Lawrence Hall of Science at the U.C. Berkeley campus offers many science options for home learning. And it's a great destination when it reopens!
California Academy of Sciences From the well-known place in Golden Gate Park, organized by grade level, includes lesson plans and printable resources
Science (Publishers and Organizations)
The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids There is something here for every kid: weather, astronomy, animals, even jokes!
Scholastic Publications "Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking and growing"
National Geographic Kids "games, videos, animals, explorations"
World Wildlife Fund huge collection of resources including weekly activity plans for upper elementary and middle school students
Social Science
We're still gathering sources of information for this content area, but while we do so, we're sharing some favorites from the East Coast Historical Trips we offered at Hickman Charter years ago.
Jamestown-Yorktown two points on the "historic triangle" marking the origins of our nation
Colonial Williamsburg the third point on the "historic triangle": teacher resources, electronic field trips, even music lessons!
Monticello Learn all about Thomas Jefferson's home!
Gettysburg Visit Gettysburg from home with the virtual tour assembled by the National Park Service
Fort Washington Visible across the Potomac from George Washington's back porch at Mt. Vernon.
Mt. Vernon George Washington's home and farm on the Potomac River
National Archives Resources from the National Archives for home learning
Smithsonian Museums Resources from the Smithsonian Museums--there ARE more than one!!!
Arlington National Cemetery Visit Arlington from “home”! And after you finish your "visit", continue to explore the website where you'll learn about the famous graves, the Tomb of the Unknown, and Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial.
Art, Music, Drama
The Lion King Experience
HCS Online Offerings
Hickman Charter families have the opportunity to use a variety of subscription online programs and activities. These are arranged through Education Coordinators, and meet a variety of needs for students. (Listed in no particular order!)
Virtual Tours and Webcams
At Hickman Charter, "The World is our Classroom". Links below will allow viewers to travel near and far to experience sights and sounds that are not available to us locally.