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Augmented reality (AR) has been touted as a cool new technology that can help people see things they otherwise wouldn't without computer-generated sensory input. But a recent study found that AR can help students better understand certain complicated science concepts than those who did not use any AR device.

Hundreds of online simulations with lesson materials, supporting research-based strategies to build deep conceptual understanding in math and science.

MURAL is a large, shared canvas for mapping content and ideas of all kinds. It's like a giant white board that can be zoomed in and out to see the big picture as well as the details. Electronic "sticky notes" hold individual ideas that can be rearranged, organized, and related to one another. You can add many kinds of web content, and team members can add ideas and content and then build on each other's by finding relationships and patterns. It has a number of educational applications, in science and other subjects: - Realistic labs, where lab groups define the hypothesis and methodology, and agree on the interpretation and presentation of results. - Any kind of group projects where students work together toward a common end product.

As far as I can tell, I expect that this is free for secondary ed uses.

Free website containing kids news articles, kids current events, kids news on science, sports, and more! Great way to bring current events into the classroom and discuss credible sources. Contains comprehension questions, critical thinking challenges and vocabulary lists to push students to learn more about a topic.

The best multimedia instruction on the web to help you with your homework and study.

Learning A-Z is a leading provider of digitally delivered teaching products that support instruction and student growth in reading, writing, and science.