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Learning at Home

Learning at Home

<div class="ExternalClass59C65C855165476D86BB4B1615623C3A"><p>​Spending more time at home these days?</p><p>​Find a way to engage your kids with a variety of virtual learning opportunities.​<br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

Discover the curious learner in you!

Discover the curious learner in you!

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The Monday Make: STEAM DIY Videos

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The Monday Make: STEAM DIY Videos

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<div class="ExternalClassADC5F4F9E5A74116BE8B9AD203A77BF7">​Have fun learning at home about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math with MACH1 at Phoenix Public Library. These simple activities can be done with ordinary objects found around the house and are for the whole family to enjoy together. Let your inner architect, explorer, inventor, artist and scientist come out and play because STEAM is for everyone.<br><br>Explore these projects any time, online. </div><h3><br><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2mHW_Gw4wzdYoq53zD5vEeXbnOYAFNS">Browse the YouTube playlist.​</a><br></h3>

 

 

 

 

 

 

3D Hand Drawing	3D Hand Drawing	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF5iytH4L80		19
Bird Feeder	Bird Feeder	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ti61ZQ_crI		20
Box Assembly Challenge	Box Assembly Challenge	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2w9V_g3-0s		21
Chihuly Sculpture	Chihuly Sculpture	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0RbKHWiMzY		22
Constellation Viewer	Constellation Viewer	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQu065N538Y		23
Dry Erase Marker Magic	Dry Erase Marker Magic	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UweyWBhSwE		25
Exploding Bags	Exploding Bags	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FneEW70mHo		26
Harmonica	Harmonica	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTIHTLDl36Y		27
Kazoo	Kazoo	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfpPMYOXuIc		28

 

 

 

 

 

 

America's Test Kitchen	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=450	https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/2253-kitchen-classroom-week-1	America's Test Kitchen	More online educational resources for families	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClass79EBA2808B2447DE856FA5EC6E5DE543">​Cooking is a natural—and fun!—way for kids to learn about many subject areas, from science (biology! chemistry!) to math (fractions! measurement!) to language arts (reading comprehension!) to social studies (recipes and ingredients from different cultures!). It engages kids with different interests and abilities, and creates a whole lot of deliciousness along the way. <br></div>
Arizona Science Center: Online Learning	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=444	https://www.azscience.org/learn/parents/	Arizona Science Center: Online Learning	More online educational resources for families	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClass1CE5542376B6420DAE204554211E0FCA">​Think of the Arizona Science Center as your new virtual classroom resource for bringing science to life at home. From weekly lesson plans to hands-on experiments and even DIY activities we’re here to make learning together at home a little easier for you and a lot more fun for the whole family.<br></div>
Code at Home with Girls Who Code	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=446	https://girlswhocode.com/code-at-home/	Code at Home with Girls Who Code	More online educational resources for families	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClassC312DFAE938B48E695175E672ACC45FE">​Girls Who Code is making CS educational activities available for download free of charge, to anyone who wants to access them. Activities will be released weekly — some online, some offline, of varying levels of difficulty—over the course of the next few months. Each activity will include a feature of a woman in tech who pioneered innovative technology.<br></div>
Dorothy Shain's Art History Lesson of the Week	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=451	https://www.instagram.com/p/B96kpLLHgox/	Dorothy Shain's Art History Lesson of the Week	More online educational resources for families	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClassAB2B45B5E36B4712B9838A018EF7DED6">​Join artist Dorothy Shain on Instagram for weekly mini art history lessons for school-age students. Mini lessons include a book readaloud and engaging information about art history topics. <br></div>
Kennedy Center: Remote Teaching & Learning	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=448	https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/articles-and-hot-tos/articles/collections/remote-teaching-resources/	Kennedy Center: Remote Teaching & Learning	More online educational resources for families	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClass7B1D7E758AA84BB3A060C7EA03F4A555">​This carefully curated collection is intended to provide educators, caregivers, and learners with ideas and strategies for addressing the needs of students who need to study and learn online. We will be adding more lists and updating them regularly.<br></div>
NASA STEM @ Home	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=445	https://www.nasa.gov/stem-at-home-for-students-k-4.html	NASA STEM @ Home	More online educational resources for families	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClassBAF4068ED4944BD1AFBA0F7D31578022">​NASA STEM Engagement<wbr /><wbr /> Launch rockets, build a hovercraft, create a winning science fair project and more! These science, technology, engineering and math activities are fun for kids, adults and the whole family.<br></div>
National Geographic Kids	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=449	https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/	National Geographic Kids	More online educational resources for families	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClass09626A4AEA624452A3478009F8042641">​Discover the current online National Geographic Kids magazine, Brain Boosters, and a number of cool topics in the form of articles, games, videos, and more.<br></div>
Phoenix Zoo: Digital Safari	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=447	https://www.phoenixzoo.org/digital-safari/	Phoenix Zoo: Digital Safari	More online educational resources for families	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClassAF1A86B006DF4789B7852149B440FBF5">​We are committed to upholding our mission of providing experiences that inspire and motivate people to care for the natural world. In order to do this, stay close to our website and social channels for updates about our status as well as LIVE educational programming, virtual safaris and an abundance of cute photos and videos of animals, behind-the-scenes caretaking by our keepers, and in-depth stories of the Zoo and our amazing residents!<br></div>

 

 

 

 

Elementary - Gale in Context	Elementary - Gale in Context	<div class="ExternalClass37BDBAF26F7443E194547F03BE4D40D1"><p>​Thousands of age-​appropriate articles, eBooks and and images; designed for grades K-6.<br><br></p></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=733	https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/KIB_ResourceGuide.pdf	https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrarystaff/course/48345		Everywhere		https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/69/elementary.png
Global Road Warrior	Global Road Warrior	<div class="ExternalClass8F6D0F1BAD4040CFA1B9DB64F8B3CB49"><p>​Global Road Warrior is the world's most extensive country-by-country resource for learning about culture, customs, history, and language worldwide. Global Road Warrior consists of 175 Country Guides of 119 topics each. <br></p></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=815	https://www.globalroadwarrior.com/downloads/brochure.pdf	https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/13724		Everywhere	<i class="fas fa-globe"></i>	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/73/global road.png
Greater Phoenix Digital Library	Greater Phoenix Digital Library	<div class="ExternalClass6FFBD6C505D94F10909349FD59C6A37A"><p>​Choose from over 100,000 eBooks, online magazines, and  audiobooks to listen to on your smartphone, tablet, or computer through the Libby or OverDrive app.<br></p></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=356		https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/1451	/browse/elibrary/getting-started/greater-phoenix-digital-library	Everywhere		https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/50/gpdl.png
Kanopy	Kanopy	<div class="ExternalClass6B6C4FA0710046F89B294C7EF2D9941C"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;">Kanopy’s collection offers over 30,000 films and is one of the largest video streaming platforms in the world. Featuring titles from top distribution partners including Warner Bros., MGM, BBC, Paramount, Lionsgate, The History Channel, A&E, Neon, Film Movement, The Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, The Great Courses, Samuel Goldwyn Films, IFC Films, among others, this vast and diverse collection has something for everyone. </span>​<br><br></p></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=818		https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/3129	/browse/elibrary/getting-started/kanopy	Everywhere		https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/49/kanopy.png
Pronunciator	Pronunciator	<div class="ExternalClass397F1E0172964D97ADF038031FB60C08">​Learn any one of 80 languages, free with your library card!<br></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?Target=810	https://www.pronunciator.com/help-center/	https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/2363	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/elibrary/getting-started/pronunciator	Everywhere		https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/55/pronunciator.png
Rocket Languages - Language Learning	Rocket Languages - Language Learning	<div class="ExternalClassB118FE4C3AF145A8910D28D382DB733E"><p>​Learn American Sign Language, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Hindi, German, Arabic, English as a Second Language and more.<br><br></p></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=150		https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/424		Everywhere		https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/87/rl.png
Scholastic Teachables	Scholastic Teachables	<div class="ExternalClassA6EF434690DF462C97D1F7D6B1ABC636"><p>​Provides thousands of free printable activity sheets, lesson plans, reading passages, and more. It also has games and puzzles, clip art, and bulletin board ideas. Content is available for PreK - 8th grade. This database is great for parents, teachers, homeschoolers and students.<br></p></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=829	https://www.scholastic.com/digital/teachables/downloads/scholastic_teachables_pl_brochure.pdf			Everywhere		https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/89/st.png
Science - Gale in Context​	Science - Gale in Context​	<div class="ExternalClass1A6830C30FFC48E8A9A4C60727CD3522">​Detailed information for science assignments and projects, including articles, biographies, videos, overviews, and experiments.<br></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=741	https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/SCIC_ResourceGuide.pdf	https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/49021		Everywhere		https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/60/science.png
TumbleBook Library	TumbleBook Library	<div class="ExternalClass874AB1146401486295276586F9E3A61A"><p>​Online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games, and teacher resources.<br></p></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=162		https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/1156		Everywhere		https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/38/tumblebooks.png
Typing Quest	Typing Quest	<div class="ExternalClass855E3CD1D5BF47C0A6360E38F22C7EA4">​Practice touch typing, test your typing skills, build up typing speed, and learn to use the numeric keypad.<br></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=163				Everywhere		https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/61/tq.png
US History - Gale in Context	US History - Gale in Context	<div class="ExternalClass09C0BDA91E9946388B7E3B2CF5575E53">​Information on US history from primary sources and reference documents, including photographs, illustrations and maps.<br></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=743	https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/UHIC_ResourceGuide.pdf	https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/49120		Everywhere		https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/62/ushistory.png
World History - Gale in Context	World History - Gale in Context	<div class="ExternalClass5EEF15D558634B2794D19FC008D5850F">​Search a broad collection of reference works and primary documents covering the events, movements and individuals that have shaped world history.<br></div>	https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=744	https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/WHIC_ResourceGuide.pdf	https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/49132		Everywhere		https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/63/worldhistory.png
hoopla eBooks for Kids	hoopla eBooks for Kids	<div class="ExternalClassD7EBC7792EBC49AFB2BEC139BF031AC9"><p>​Read books online with hoopla!<br></p></div>	https://www.hoopladigital.com/genre/1325920112				Everywhere	<i class="fa-solid fa-child-reaching"></i>