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Explore free, high-quality platforms that support learning, subject mastery, and research across MYP and DP.
Core Academic Databases (Highly Recommended)
Core Academic Databases (Highly Recommended)
These are the most academically rigorous tools used for research, EE, IA, and DP coursework.
1. DOAJ — Directory of Open Access Journals
1. DOAJ — Directory of Open Access Journals
Peer-reviewed academic journals across all disciplines.
Best for: EE, TOK, I&S, DP Sciences, DP Humanities
2. DOAB — Directory of Open Access Books
2. DOAB — Directory of Open Access Books
Scholarly academic books; strong for humanities and social sciences.
Best for: DP research, I&S, Language A essays
3. OAPEN Library
3. OAPEN Library
Peer-reviewed ebooks for advanced reading.
Best for: DP extension reading, EE literature review
4. PubMed Central
4. PubMed Central
Biomedical research and scientific journals.
Best for: DP Biology, ESS, Health-related research
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
5. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
5. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Expert peer-reviewed articles in philosophy.
Best for: TOK, DP Philosophy, Ethics inquiries
Digital Textbooks & Open Courses
Digital Textbooks & Open Courses
Free, high-quality textbooks and course materials.
- OpenStax (Rice University)
University-level textbooks in sciences, math, economics, and more.
Best for: DP Sciences, DP Math, upper MYP extension
- MIT OpenCourseWare
Lecture notes, assignments, and videos from MIT courses.
Best for: DP Physics/Chemistry/Math enrichment; EE support
- Project Gutenberg
Free classic literature and public-domain books.
Best for: Language & Literature, extensive reading
- Global Digital Library / International Children’s Digital Library
Best for: PYP/MYP reading support
Interactive Learning Tools & Simulations
Interactive Learning Tools & Simulations
Visual, inquiry-based platforms ideal for MYP and DP sciences, design, and mathematics.
1. PhET Interactive Simulations
1. PhET Interactive Simulations
Physics, chemistry, biology, and math simulations.
Best for: MYP/DP inquiry lessons and lab modeling
2. Khan Academy
2. Khan Academy
Lessons and practice exercises across all subjects.
Best for: MYP Mathematics, Sciences, I&S, DP foundational skills
3. Smithsonian Open Access
3. Smithsonian Open Access
Images, artifacts, and primary sources.
Best for: Arts, I&S, TOK exhibits
4. MusicTheory.net
4. MusicTheory.net
Interactive lessons and training tools.
Best for: DP Music
Research & Reinferencing Tools
Research & Reinferencing Tools
1. Google Scholar
1. Google Scholar
Academic articles, papers, and citations.
2. Citation Generators
2. Citation Generators
MyBib
Scribbr
ZoteroBib
3. Keyword Tools & Note-taking Tools
3. Keyword Tools & Note-taking Tools
MindMeister / Coggle (mind maps)
Notion (organization—optional)
Google Keep (quick notes)
Subject - Aligned Databases
Subject - Aligned Databases
Sciences
Sciences
PhET
OpenStax
PubMed Central
MIT OCW
Mathematics
Mathematics
Khan Academy
OpenStax Math
Desmos
Language & Literature
Language & Literature
Project Gutenberg
Poetry FoundationÂ
Individuals & Societies
Individuals & Societies
DOAB
OAPEN
Smithsonian
UN Data
TOK
TOK
Stanford Encyclopedia
Smithsonian (ethics/history)
The Arts
The Arts
Smithsonian
MusicTheory.net
How to Use These Tools (Mini Guide)
How to Use These Tools (Mini Guide)
Recommended Usage:
Recommended Usage:
For homework support (Khan Academy)
For revision (PhET, MIT OCW)
For research (DOAJ, DOAB, OAPEN, PubMed)
For reading (Project Gutenberg)
For reference list and citations (Scribbr/MyBib)
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