MCL/BJM ONLINE RESOURCE CENTER

Resources For Teenagers and Young Adults

READING AND LITERATURE RESOURCES

AUDIBLE

  • New collection of free education and entertainment audiobooks 
  • All Ages
  • English and Spanish
  • Free Collection

AUTHORS EVERYWHERE!

  • YouTube Channel with a collection of read-alouds, writing workshops, and art demonstrations
  • Ages 5 to 14
  • English
  • Free

DUOLINGO

  • Begin to learn another language. Includes listening and reading practice, quizzes to take, and the program keeps a record of your progress.
  • For ages 12 and Over
  • Multiple Languages
  • Free

EPIC! RESOURCES

  • 40,000 of the best ebooks, learning videos, and more
  • Ages 12 & Under
  • English
  • Free For 30 Days

FREE EBOOKS

  • ”Biblioteca Gratuita” – Open access to ebooks
  • Ages 15 and up
  • English and Spanish
  • Free

SCHOLASTIC CLASSROOM

  • Scholastic Inc. books, videos, and activities
  • Ages 5 to 14
  • English
  • Free

STEM RESOURCES (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

CODE.ORG

  • Teach children the fundamentals of computer science
  • Includes special software for use on smart phones
  • All Grade Levels
  • English
  • Free

CODECADEMY

  • Lessons from the foundations up for young people and adults. Materials to discover which programming language fits your learning style, needs, and professional goals.
  • Young Adults and Over
  • English

MOUSE OPEN PROJECTS

  • Fun STEM and design projects
  • For ages 12 and up
  • In English
  • Free

NASA STEM ENGAGEMENT

  • Stories, games, videos, and activities
  • For all grade levels
  • In English
  • Free

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

  • Fun activities for kids and teens
  • For ages 18 and under
  • In English
  • Free

NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

  • K – 12 Learning Resources
  • For ages 18 and under
  • In English
  • Free

RESOURCES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEANERS

COLORÍN COLORADO

  • A national multimedia project that offers a wealth of bilingual information, activities, and advice for educators and families of English Language Learners
  • For ages 12 and under
  • English and Spanish 
  • Free