There are number of free websites that high school students can use to help learn everything from math and science to coding and how to study for exams. The list of websites provide the right balance between learning and entertainment to support safe and healthy student learning on outside and beyond school.
There's a seemingly endless supply of websites high school students can turn to for learning.
Here are free websites for high school students that are useful and can be used all year long.
- 1. Khan Academy
- 2. edX
- 3. How Stuff Works
- 4. Google Arts and Culture
- 5. Duolingo
- 6. Chegg
- 7. Wolfram Alpha
- 8. Quill
- 9. The College Board
- 10. YouTube EDU
1. Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a free website of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons for high school students. The free website has resources in math, physics, U.S. history, grammar, economics and biology. Khan Academy uses videos, readings, and interactive tools to teach students. Plus, there is test and career prep, and English language arts.
It's all free for high school students and teachers.
2. edX
edX is a popular website designed to engage high school students in an interactive, modular way. Covering subjects ranging from English language and composition to calculus, biology, statistics and computer science, their courses give students around the world the opportunity to access quality courses and materials regardless of financial resources.
EdX is an online platform that offers more than 2,500 courses online for free. Taking an online course is a great way to boost your resume and prove to colleges you can handle challenging material. Take this time to learn a new skill or explore a possible major from institutions like MIT, Harvard, University of California-Berkeley and more.
3. How Stuff Works
4. Google Arts & Culture
Google Arts & Culture is another great website for high school students. It provides students access to a huge repository of human knowledge stored in over 2000 cultural institutions from all over the world. Students can use Google Arts & Culture to take virtual guided tours to different museums and exhibits in the world. They can also search for museums and exhibitions in their vicinity and explore their artwork.
5. Duolingo - Learn Languages for Free
Duolingo is a free website for high school students to learn different languages such as Spanish, French, Spanish and many more. Duolingo uses gamification to make lessons fun and are personalized to student's learning style to help them learn quickly.
Students can also practice conversational, situational language skills in the Stories section. Students can sign up to Duolingo for free.
6. Chegg
7. Wolfram Alpha
Wolfram Alpha is an answer engine that's way better than Quora. Search your question and it's likely Wolfram Alpha will have a step-by-step solution. Wolfram Alpha is a lifesaver for math and science classes, but can also answer your humanities and life questions. Pop this guy into the search bar "∫ln(4x^3) + 6x δx" and you'll get an answer!
8. Quill
The interactive writing site is perfect for high school students who wants to brush up on their craft before writing their college admissions essays. Quill provides free writing and grammar activities for high school students.
On Quill, you can gain editing skills by proofreading passages, practicing grammar skills through short activities and advancing your writing.
9. The College Board
One of the biggest uncertainties stemming from school closures and canceled standardized tests is what will be done about Advanced Placement tests. Students can receive college credit if they get a score of three or more on the exams. The College Board has announced that it will be providing live and on-demand AP courses for free to help prepare for the upcoming exams.
The AP tests will mostly focus on the material that was completed by early March, and students will be able to take the tests on any device, including computer, tablet or smartphone, with the option of writing responses in by hand and submitting a photo. These classes will be mobile friendly and can be used in conjunction with any material your teacher might have given you.
10. YouTube
If you are a visual learner, check out YouTube’s channel on education. You can pick up some tips for studying at home, including how to study more effectively, stay focused and create a study space. The channel also has crash courses on subjects like chemistry, SQL and illustration. You can find fitness videos, cooking videos and fun DIY activities.
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