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Higher Classes
Resource Handbook

One shelf, every subject. A curated set of free, open-source learning sites for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, Social Science and English — sorted like tabs in a binder so

Physics

Simulations, circuits and concept explanations for mechanics through electromagnetism.

CBSE · ISC · State Boards

The Physics Classroom

Tutorials, animations and quizzes covering the full high-school physics syllabus.

Open resource
Mechanics

MyPhysicsLab

Live physics simulations and experiments students can tweak and re-run.

Open resource
Electricity & Magnetism

Falstad Physics Simulations

Interactive circuit and physics simulators students can build and probe live.

Open resource
Revision

HyperPhysics

Dense, linked concept maps — great for quick revision before a test.

Open resource
JEE & Higher Secondary

NPTEL

IIT-taught online courses, useful for stretching stronger students toward JEE-level depth.

Open resource

Chemistry

Molecular visualization, reference material and self-study explanations.

Teachers

Royal Society of Chemistry

A deep library of ready-to-use educational chemistry resources.

Open resource
Organic Chemistry

MolView

Build and rotate 3D molecules right in the browser.

Open resource
Periodic Table & Properties

ptable

Interactive periodic table showing names, electrons, and oxidation states. Visualize trends, 3D orbitals, isotopes, and mix compounds.

Open resource
Self-study

Chemguide

Clear, self-paced explanations across organic and physical chemistry.

Open resource
Teachers & Students

ChemCollective

A virtual chemistry lab that links computation to authentic lab practice — students mix hundreds of standard reagents just like a real bench.

Open resource

Biology

Anatomy explorers, virtual labs and genetics primers.

Biology

InnerBody

A detailed, clickable 3D explorer of human body systems.

Open resource
Biology

LabXchange

Harvard-built virtual labs for hands-on biology without the equipment budget.

Open resource
Genetics

Learn.Genetics

Friendly, visual explainers on DNA and genetics from the University of Utah.

Open resource
CBSE Practical

OLabs

Virtual practical labs mapped closely to the CBSE curriculum.

Open resource
Medicos & Biology

Anatomography

Free 3D human anatomy models from Japan — .obj files are downloadable for closer study or classroom demos.

Open resource
Medicos & Biology

Open Anatomy Project

Free digital anatomy atlases from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston — built to make accurate anatomical knowledge available to everyone.

Open resource

Math

Graphing tools, visualizations and problem-solving practice.

Algebra & Calculus

Desmos

The graphing calculator every student ends up loving — free and instant.

Open resource
Visualization

Wolfram Demonstrations

Thousands of interactive math models to explore concepts hands-on.

Open resource
Basics

Math is Fun

Plain-language explanations for building up the fundamentals.

Open resource
Concept Building

Brilliant

Bite-sized, interactive problem-solving to build real intuition.

Open resource

Social Science

Geography, economics, history and civics — mapped, charted and archived.

Geography

Google Earth Education

Interactive maps and guided tours for teaching geography visually.

Open resource
Geography

Solar System Scope

Solar System Scope is a model of Solar System, Night sky and Outer Space in real time, with accurate positions of objects and lots of interesting facts.

Open resource
Economics

Gapminder

Global statistics brought to life through animated, explorable charts.

Open resource
World History

World History Encyclopedia

Well-sourced articles spanning civilizations and eras.

Open resource
Social Studies

oldmapsonline

OldMapsOnline.org helps users find digitized historical maps from many libraries, archives, and collections.

Open resource
History

ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World

Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping.

Open resource

English Language & Literature

Listening, grammar, classic texts and vocabulary — all free to read.

Daily English

BBC Learning English

Listening and speaking practice released daily, straight from the BBC.

Open resource
Students

Cambridge English

Grammar reference and exam-prep material from Cambridge.

Open resource
Literature

Project Gutenberg

Thousands of classic books, free to read or download in full.

Open resource
Literature

Poetry Foundation

A vast, searchable archive of poems and poet biographies.

Open resource
Vocabulary

Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary

A dictionary written specifically for learners, with simple definitions.

Open resource