High School Level Resources
While we are all stuck at home, here are some great resources for educational entertainment and activities for High School Level students.
(Fun) Educational Sites
YOUVISIT - VIRTUALLY TOUR YOUR DREAM SCHOOL
Experience 600+ colleges & universities in virtual reality. Narrow your college choices with the best virtual experiences of schools worldwide. Click here to start your virtual tour!
DISNEY IMAGINEERING IN A BOX
Disney has partnered with Khan Academy to deliver 'Imagineering in a Box,' a free online program that uses a wide range of skills – from story development and conceptual design, to math, physics and engineering – to create immersive experiences. Disney World might be closed, but you can still bring some Disney magic into your home! Click here for Imagineering in a Box.
RICE UNIVERSITY WEB ADVENTURES
Play virtual games with Rice University's Web Adventures. Choose from options such as Cool Science Careers, CSI and more. Explore all of the games online!
EXPLORATORIUM
The Exploratorium in San Francisco isn't just a museum; it's an ongoing exploration of science, art, and human perception. Explore the many online experiences and education resources the Exploratorium has to offer! Learn about viruses, find projects to tinker around the house, learn about the science of food and more.
Continuing Faith Formation
BE NOT AFRAID VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Stacey Sumereau is hosting a free/pay-what-you-can online Catholic conference called Be Not Afraid. Virtual talks, praise and worship, and Adoration are on the menu. Click here to learn more.
SUMMIT FROM LIFETEEN
Emailed every Sunday, these reflections use the readings from Mass to help guide students through the lectio divina. Click here to learn more.
THE OODLES OF DOODLES
Ali Hoffman, a youth director from the Dallas area, has an Instagram full of Bible journaling and other religious art to help grow your faith. Click here to follow.
Arts & Entertainment
ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS EXHIBITS
The Art Museum of South Texas presents a variety of educational programs which include classes, lectures, films, performances and other activities which inspire community interest in the visual arts. While the museum is closed for now, you can still view various exhibits online on their website. Click her to their collection.
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Explore thousands of artworks in the Art Institute of Chicago’s wide-ranging collection—from our world-renowned icons to lesser-known gems from every corner of the globe—as well as our books, writings, reference materials, and other resources. Click here to see the collection.
VIRTUALLY TOUR THE LOUVRE
The Louvre is not only one of the world’s largest art museums, but it’s also one of Paris’s most iconic historic monuments. The museum offers free online tours of some of its most important and popular exhibits, such as its Egyptian Antiquities and works from Michelangelo. Click here to take a 360-degree look at the museum, and click around the rare artifacts to get additional information on their histories.
TAKE A (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC) PERSONALITY QUIZ
Have you ever wondered which U.S. President your personality is most like? Or maybe which gemstone fits you best? Well, now is the time to find those answers! Take a National Geographic personality quiz and share the results with your classmates.
ASHLEY CORBELLO ART - FREE COLORING PAGES
Ashley Corbello is an artist in Kansas City, and although she didn't attend Sacred Heart schools herself, she comes from a Sacred Heart family. Ashley has uploaded several of her beautiful drawings that you can download, print out and color. View Ashley's work here!
More Virtual Travel
VISIT THE NATIONAL PARKS
Thor's Hammer Rock Formation in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Photo: Public Domain.
- Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
- Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
- Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
- Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
- Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
- Yosemite National Park, California
VISIT THE MUSEUM
The British Museum, London, England.
Photo: Sonance2.
- The British Museum, London, England
- J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA
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- MoMA The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY
- Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateuabriand, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, New York, NY
- Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
VISIT THE ZOO OR AQUARIUM
Elephants at the Houston Zoo
- Houston Zoo, Houston, TX
- Webcams: Giraffe, Gorilla, Elephant Yard, Leafcutter Ant, Rhino Yard and Chimp Window
- San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
- Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, Washington, DC
- Webcams: Naked Mole-rat, Lion, Giant Panda and Elephant
- Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA
- Webcams: Penguin Habitat Above Water, Penguin Habitat Below Water, Shark Lagoon, Sea Jellies, Tropical Reef, Honda Blue Cavern and Anthias and Wrasse Exhibit
- Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, GA
- Webcams: Southern Sea Otter, African Penguin, Ocean Voyager, Jelly, Indo-Pacific Barrier Reef, Underwater Puffin, Beluga Whale, California Sea Lion and Piranha
- Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA
- Webcams: Aviary, Coral Reef, Jelly, Kelp Forest, Monterey Bay, Moon Jelly, Open Sea, Penguin, Sea Otter and Shark.
WONDERS OF THE WORLD & SPACE
Great Wall of China at Jinshanling.
Photo: Severin.stalder
- Great Wall of China, Northern China
- Mars