EXTRAS
SITES FOR IMAGES & SOUNDPics4Learning - photos & illustrations, copyright free for educational use
Public Domain Review - images, books, essays, audio recordings,
and films that are in the public domain Moving Image Archive - index of 1.7 million+ video clips,
most can be downloaded in a variety of formats; free Pixaby - thousands of high-resolution images to use anywhere;
register to download or use a CAPTCHA code Morgue File -thousands of images available for use in
presentations, free Musopen - free recordings by hundreds of composers, search by composer, era, form, instrument or performer
Audio Archive - extensive collection of music and audio
Free Music Archive - interactive library of high-quality,
legal audio downloads SoundGator - 23 recording categories of common sounds like
money, nature, bells; free, but you have to register |
PODCASTS"Prime Time for Podcasts" - article from School Library Journal on benefits of podcasts, includes ideas for classroom use
Listenwise - short podcasts from NPR on variety of subjects, focus on listening comprehension with lessons available for teachers
Ear Snacks - music, science, art & culture in kid-friendly format
Circle Round - diverse folktales from around the world, curated by an NPR station
Story Pirates - listen to stories written by kids
Buttons & Figs- nonsense literature, includes activities
What If World: Stories for Kids - each week a story is told based on a "what if" question
Bedtime FM - this podcast includes two shows Story Time & Peace Out, great for bedtime and relaxation
Tumble - science podcast for kids, listen to scientists share science stories that make it fun and exciting
Book Club for Kids - young readers talk about a book, includes a guest celebrity reading from the book & the author answers questions
Brains On! - features science and kids asking questions about interesting stuff
Stuff You Missed in History Class - podcast from How Stuff Works, provides additional facts and stories not commonly found in textbooks
The Past & The Curious - interesting quirky stories from history plus fun
Short & Curly - ethics podcast from Australia that considers questions & ideas about technology, animals, school,and life
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel - serial mystery performed by middle grade kids
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian - serial sci-fi adventure
Spreaker - create your own podcast
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Acalympics - join a team team and practice math fluency on this website created by an ODS student, includes a blog
Google Arts & Culture - explore culture, collections, art, museums, history and more from around the world
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