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Free Online High School Courses & Curriculum MaterialsListings compiled and courses reviewed by Kathi Kearney
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| English |
 Mathematics
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Science | Social Studies |
| Health Education | Physical Education |
Electives
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| Course Title | Resource & Description |
| English Composition | Paradigm Online Writing Assistant This online course provides instruction and practice in the development of basic writing composition skills necessary for college-bound students. Each explanatory section comes complete with assignments. Also included is instruction in how to write four different types of essays: Informal, thesis/support, argumentative, and exploratory. This course could be used as a stand-alone course in composition, or the course segments distributed over several years of high school as part of another English course. Principles of Composition is a complete course in English composition with interactive exercises and assignments, covering patterns and structures of composition. (Capital Community College, Hartford, CT) Supplemental Resource: The Elements of Style, by Strunk |
| English Grammar | The Internet Grammar of English is an online course
in English grammar originally designed for university undergraduates. It
incorporates interactive and self-correcting exercises, and is a
complete course in English grammar, easy to use. Because this is a
British site, grammar terms may be slightly different than those
commonly used in the United States. (English Department, University
College London) Traditional English Grammar: Description and Use is an online text/course with built-in, self-correcting quizzes. This grammar course is in-depth, intensive, and for advanced students. (Don Hardy, Colorado State University) Grammar and Writing is an interactive course in grammar applied to writing. Includes many online interactive quizzes and complete explanations of English grammar, with applications to written composition. (Capital Community College, Hartford, CT) |
| Literature | SCORE CyberGuides, 9-12 The SCORE CyberGuides
are model literature units based on the California state standards. Each
unit provides comprehension, analysis, and extension activities based on
literature. 43 different book units are available; select according to
student interest and reading level. All are appropriate literature
selections for high school study. NOTE: You will need to locate a copy of each book. Some units use books that are available completely online. The following books from the SCORE CyberGuides unit series may be read online or downloaded free in their entirety: Huckleberry Finn (also available on audiobook) The Canterbury Tales Cyrano de Bergerac Great Expectations (also available on audiobook) Hamlet Julius Caesar My Antonia Romeo & Juliet The Tempest British Poetry of World War I A series of free online seminars exploring the poetry of World War I. In addition to traditional literary analysis, teaches students to evaluate original manuscripts (provided in digital format). For advanced students. (Oxford University, England) |
| Creative Writing | BBC’s Get Writing Course Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of instruction and practical application exercises. Explore the site, then click on “mini-courses” to get started. (British Broadcasting Corporation) |
| Screenwriting | The Basics of Screenwriting
A six-module course covering these topics: The Premise, Character Development, Screenplay Structure and Visual Storytelling, Setting the Scene, and Formatting Your Masterpiece. (American Film Institute) |
| Journalism | News Writing
is a video instruction series in the basics of journalism. 15 half-hour
video segments, using online video-on-demand, with commentary by leading
journalists. NOTE 1: Requires broadband connection. NOTE 2: There is an optional a student text and teacher’s guide to accompany this video online course, but they must be purchased. The books are not absolutely necessary to use the video course. You may wish to listen to each segment, then design your own assignment to practice the video segment topic. |
| Debate | Debate Central will link you to many resources on debate, including a 13-part “Critical Advocacy” streaming video series on the how-tos of debate (at least the free version of RealPlayer must be downloaded to your computer to view these videos). Also included is the free syllabus, course instruction videos, and free online debate textbook used for Dr. Snider’s Fundamentals of Debate course at the University of Vermont. Used together, these resources could comprise a full-year debate course for high school English. (University of Vermont) |
| Course Title | Resource & Description |
| Algebra I |
Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
Basic Algebra course; interactive with online video. Originally designed
for teacher training. (Annenburg/CPB) Supplement this course with free online Algebra I textbook, Understanding Algebra (Boise State University) Supplement this course with video lectures for Algebra NOTE: Requires broadband connection |
| Geometry |
Geometry
Basic geometry course; interactive with online video. Originally
designed for teacher training. (Annenburg/CPB) Geometry of Art & Architecture This companion site to a Dartmouth College course provides an approach to geometry that may be particularly appealing to arts-oriented students. (Dartmouth College) Supplement this course with Euclid’s Elements |
| Algebra II | No free online course yet located |
| Financial Mathematics | No free online course yet located |
| Advanced Mathematics | No free online course yet located |
| Pre-Calculus | Calculus on the Web (see Calculus below) |
| Calculus | Calculus on the Web COW is an internet utility for learning, practicing and experimenting with the ideas and techniques of calculus (ongoing work of Gerardo Mendoza and Dan Reich of the Mathematics Department at Temple University) |
| Probability & Statistics | Elementary Statistics A basic elementary statistics course complete with 12 thirty-minute
video lectures, assignments,
quizzes, online calculator, and exams with answer keys. A complete
statistics course. (Sofia Open Content Initiative) Against All Odds: Introductory Statistics This online video course includes 26 half-hour video modules and introduces the basic principles of statistics. NOTE 1: Requires broadband connection. NOTE 2: Optional textbooks to accompany this course may be purchased. Advanced Placement Statistics This website offers the course outline, course materials, readings, teacher resources, assignments, projects, and sample tests for the Advanced Placement Statistics course taught at the prestigious Buckingham, Browne, & Nichols independent school in Cambridge, MA. You will need to purchase or borrow the required textbooks and calculator. (Buckingham, Browne, & Nichols School, Cambridge, MA) Supplemental Resource: AP Statistics Course Description and Syllabi You must register (it’s free) first, then you may download any AP Course Description and sample syllabi |
| Course Title | Resource & Description |
| Biology | AP Biology Online Syllabus This is a massive and
well-organized site, which includes reading assignments, teacher's
lecture outlines, a timetable for the course, selections from online
textbooks and hypermedia from leading colleges and universities
(including MIT), and a large number of well-selected online activities
to support learning the course material, including links to virtual
labs. Although technically not an "online course," the materials could
be used as is, accompanied by the recommended textbook, to more than
meet the instructional requirements of AP Biology. You will need to
purchase or borrow the required textbook, Biology (fourth edition), by
Peter Raven & George Johnson (McGraw-Hill, Publishers). (site by Chris Halloran, North Warren Regional High School, Blairstown, NJ)
Supplemental Resource: AP Biology Course Description and Syllabi You must register (it’s free) first, then you may download any AP Course Description and sample syllabi |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry I and
General Chemistry
II (Less like a course and
more like an online textbook) For advanced students with an excellent
math background. Concept Development Studies in Chemistry An online chemistry textbook. |
| Physics | Physics I Online Course Outline
This site is actually a hyperlinked online textbook, not a full course.
For advanced students.
Physics I, 8.01 This course is a first-semester college freshman level physics course available free in its entirety, including 35 videotaped lectures. The entire course, including video lectures, may be downloaded. For advanced high school students who are ready for college-level work. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology OpenCourseWare Project)
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| Earth Science | No free online courses yet located |
| Environmental Science | Nature Transformed: The Environment in American History is an extensive interdisciplinary, online, hyperlinked curriculum guide including essays, discussion helps, extensive links to related online resources and readings for each section. Students who complete all essay readings, participate in discussions if possible, and select several areas to explore further using the related online resources will obtain a strong foundation in environmental science as it has played out across American history. (TeacherServe, National Humanities Center) |
| Physics of Technology | No free online course yet located |
| Agriscience | No free online course yet located |
| Course Title | Resource & Description |
| American History | Digital History includes a free hyperlinked online
U. S. History textbook,
learning
modules,
classroom
handouts and worksheets,
active
and problem-based learning activities, multimedia
including online e-lectures,
virtual
exhibits, and links to
hundreds of primary sources and history reference materials. This site
can be used to create either basic or AP U. S. History course content.
(University of Houston) Supplemental Resource: AP U. S. History Course Description and Syllabi You must register (it’s free) first, then you may download any AP Course Description and sample syllabi |
| Civics (1/2 unit) | No free online courses yet located |
| Free Enterprise (1/2 unit) | My Own Business
or Online
Business Course: Getting Started an online course on
starting your own business. Includes 12 session modules, short audio
lectures, and specific assignments. NOTE: Be sure to select the “free course” option. (My Own Business private company, in cooperation with the U. S. Small Business Administration) Supplemental materials: Find many other free online business and entrepreneurship courses, curriculum, materials, and templates at this Small Business Administration website |
| World History | No free online courses yet located |
| World Geography | No free online courses yet located |
| Western Civilization | The Western Tradition Video instructional
series; 52 half hour programs covering the scope of Western
civilization. Uses video-on-demand, playable from the site. NOTE 1: Requires broadband connection. NOTE 2: Site lists an optional textbook; if you choose to use this you will need to purchase or borrow it. |
| Course Title | Resource & Description |
| Health | No free online courses yet located |
| Course Title | Resource & Description |
| Physical Education I |
Bowling This
course was originally part of BYU’s independent study program. This is a
comprehensive one-semester college-level physical education class,
appropriate for older high school students. (Brigham Young University) NOTE: Requires access to a local bowling alley |
| Physical Education II |
Intermediate Swimming This
course was originally part of BYU’s independent study program. This is a
comprehensive one-semester college-level physical education class,
appropriate for older high school students. (Brigham Young University) NOTE: Requires access to a local swimming pool |
| Foreign Language Electives | Social Sciences Electives | Science Electives | Fine Arts Electives |
| Course Title | Resource & Description |
| French I & II | Francais Interactif
is a complete college-level first year French course (corresponding to
French I and French II of high school level French; one semester of
college coursework usually equals one year of high school coursework).
This course includes all the basics of language study -- vocabulary,
grammar, listening, speaking, culture, and practice. The site is
complete with sound files, grammar exercises, cultural information,
videos, and even internet explorations. Grammar explanations and practice link to a clever sister site, Tex's French Grammar, which provides detailed grammar explanations for the entire French grammar plus sound files and interactive exercises for grammar practice. For high school French I, use chapters 1 through 6; for French II, use chapters 7 through 13. (University of Texas - Austin) |
| German I | Beginners German provides a full German I course online, including extensive instruction in German grammar. 20 chapters of which 12 are currently online, practice exercises, online grammar lectures and reference section. Includes sound files. (University of Exeter, United Kingdom) |
| Icelandic I | Icelandic Online: Modern Icelandic Language and Culture Includes all instructional materials and sound files. (University of Iceland) |
| Italian I | Oggi e Domani A complete, online Italian I course with interactive instructional components, sound files, quizzes, and tests. (University of New York at Brooklyn) |
| Ancient Greek I | Ancient Greek with Thrasymachus This extensive,
complete curriculum guide includes detailed lesson plans for the
teacher, materials for the student, and student exercises. The
curriculum guide accompanies the textbook, Thrasymachus, by C. W. E.
Peckett and A. R. Munday, and was written by a professor of classics at
Duquesne University and a high school teacher of Greek and Latin at St.
Paul's School (a private independent school). You will need to download
a Greek font for your computer (directions are included). (Alison
Barker) NOTE: It is helpful to have the textbook Thrasymachus, published by C. W. E. Peckett and A. R. Munday, Bristol Classical Press, 1990. However, it is possible to use the curriculum guide as is if you do not have access to the book. |
| Modern Greek | Modern Greek 101 &
102 (Elementary) Modern Greek 201, 202, & 203 (Intermediate) Modern Greek 301 & 302 (Advanced) Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Modern Greek, with online instructional materials, quizzes, and sound files. You need to register to use this site, but registration is free. (Kypros-Net in collaboration with CyBC, Government of Cyprus) |
| Course Title | Resource & Description |
| History of Religion in America | Divining America: Religion and the National Culture Includes essays by leading scholars tracing religious issues and influences across American history. Extensive links to supplemental resources and primary source documents accompany each essay. Used together they provide a course of study in the history and influence of religion on American history and culture. (TeacherServe, National Humanities Center) |
| Course Title | Resource & Description |
| Astronomy | From Stargazers to Starships A complete course, physics and algebra-based. (U. S. Government, NASA) |
| Course Title | Resource & Description |
| Music Theory | Introduction to Music Theory A basic music theory course; includes instruction, assignments, and sound files. (Connexions) |
| Music Appreciation | Sound Reasoning is a music appreciation course with built-in “listening galleries” and an interactive online workbook. (Anthony Brandt, Connexions) |
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