The objective of this learning packet is to explore MIT OpenCourse Ware initiative for Highlights for High School.
MIT is known worldwide for its contributions to science and technology and is now expanding it's course offering to high school students. Through MIT's OpenCourse Ware publication, Highlights for High Schools provides free resources to improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) instruction for high school students.
Highlights for High Schools offers over 2,600 engaging video and audio clips, resources for AP courses in physics, biology and calculus, exciting lab demonstrations and much more. In addition, teachers looking for ways to enhance their curriculum will find numerous resources to supplement lessons and inspire students.
The Highlights for High School website showcases MIT OpenCourseWare materials that can be a great asset to the high school teacher and student.
Teachers can use this site to help their students in the following ways:
• Understand concepts by watching video demonstrations.
• Study for AP exams.
• Sample the kind of work they'll be doing in college.