You may be feeling like a Trapped Tiger during this pandemic. To help you better understand why we need physical distancing, here is a visual explanation. COVID-19 Transmssion Graphic
Below are some useful resources to help you in your online learning. If you find additional online resources that you think are particularly useful and engaging, please feel free to share them with me!
COVID-19 INFORMATION
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Website for information on symptoms, guidelines, and recommendations.
FEMA Rumor Control It can be hard to separate fact from fiction when the situation is sometimes changing rapidly. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has started a webpage dedicated specifically to COVID-19 rumor control and helping people figure out the facts.
Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center Website to help create a better understanding of the virus and keep everyone informed.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Website for information related to COVID-19 and other health issues.
Platte County Health Department Information on the changes to Platte County Health Department services. Call before you arrive.
UMKC LibGuide on Coronavirus A multi-lingual guide providing information the pubic needs to know about the virus and a site to virus-related facts.
ART AND MUSIC
Google Museum Tours
The Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City Take a virtual tour through the Google Arts and Culture App. Modern Art.
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA Take a virtual tour through the Google Arts and Culture App. A wide variety of art from the 8th century to the 21st century.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, South Korea Take a virtual tour through the Google Arts and Culture App. Modern Art.
"Draw Everyday with JJK" Short drawing lessons on Author/Illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka's, YouTube channel
READING/WRITING/ALL LANGUAGES
Neal Shusterman Reading His Own Books Link to YouTube where Neal Shusterman reads his own works.
Jarrett Lerner Comic Books Visit this author's website to finish comics he started.
Where the Heart Is, Jo Knowles Author Jo Knowles, will read from her book and provide a writing assignment.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Library Of Congress The Library Of Congress houses many primary sources on various topics.
Anne Frank's House Take a virtual tour through the Google Arts and Culture App.
Ford's Theater Take a virtual tour through the Google Arts and Culture App. Tour the theater where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.
Private Tour of WWII Museum
Tour the American Civil Rights Museum
SCIENCE
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.
Kansas City Zoo 24/7 Penguin Cam. Do I need to say anything more???
My Hero Environmental Films Middle school appropriate short films on the environment.
March Mammal Madness
MATH
Multiplying Fractions A short video tutorial on multiplying fractions with different denominators because, honestly, I know I need a reminder.
Khan Academy 6th Grade Math
Khan Academy 7th Grade Math
Khan Academy 8th Grade Math
Khan Academy Pre-Algebra
Khan Academy Algebra Basics
Khan Academy Algebra I
Khan Academy is an excellent website for video tutorials and practice problems.