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Grade Range: 8 - 11
Take the world’s best courses online for free! Choose courses from 33 universities in 20 different topics ranging from science, business, music and film, and the social sciences. Course information displays start date, length of class, and the source offering the course. View a description/biography of the course instructor, a video explanation of each course, and information on the course format at the homepage for each class. Most courses offer a certificate of completion for successful completion of course requirements.
In the Classroom
Allow gifted students to enroll in courses that interest them or that provide enrichment beyond classroom content. Share with others in your building as a resource for professional development. Explore the topics yourself for some new, engaging topics to round out your own expertise. Allow students to enroll in a course that would fit into their career goals as an exploratory opportunity in that field.
At Home
Share with your teen as a resource for online learning in several different categories that might meet his/her interests. Expose him/her to what college courses are like. Maybe you can "take" a course together.
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Subjects
Algebra, American History, Astronomy & Space, Biology/Life Science, Calculus, Careers & Guidance, Chemistry, Computer Literacy, Drama, Earth Science/Geology, Economics, Engineering/Technology, English, Family and Consumer Science, Government/Civics: U.S, Health, History & Culture: World, Language Arts, Math, Music, Physics, Professional, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Social Studies, Trigonometry, Writing,