There's a seemingly endless supply of websites high school students can turn to for learning -- or for distraction. Teachers know just how hard it can be to find online resources that'll satisfy the curiosity, abilities, and maturity of high school students. The best finds have the added benefit of keeping students on task. (Well, mostly!) And, of course, nothing beats a free resource. This is why we've put together this list of great free sites for high school students. We waded through the heaps of educational sites to locate the top 10 that we feel match best with high school students' needs and sensibilities. The picks span all subject areas, including quite a few that cross disciplines. Each site is also useful and flexible enough to be used all year long, and all will give students skills they can rely on outside and beyond school.
Stellar museum-based resources available for exploration and use
Bottom Line: This high-quality collection of museum resources -- ranging from artifacts to full-blown exhibits -- provides unlimited exploration for students, reliable primary sources for teachers.
Elegant graphing calculator and math simulations promote collaboration
Bottom Line: Part calculator, part interactive simulation tool, Desmos is a standout example of inquiry-driven math with super-smart instructional supports.
Well-curated art and history site inspires curious learning
Bottom Line: A beautifully presented one-stop shop for compellingly curated and contextualized art, history, and culture resources, but it's lacking educator supports.
Interactive whiteboard lets users brainstorm, organize, and collaborate
Bottom Line: This versatile, beautiful platform invites collaboration, creation, and presentation and is useful for everything from workflow tasks to creative expression.
Expansive world history courses powered by great open-source materials
Bottom Line: With tons of support for teachers along the way, a stellar program for exploring foundational concepts in history, humanities, critical thinking, and science.
