Free lessons for grades 6-12
Short, clear explanations in math, science, English and history. No account, no ads in the middle of a lesson.
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New lessons go up every week.
How it works
Every lesson follows the same simple format.
Read the lesson
Plain-language explanation with worked examples and diagrams.
Check the key terms
A short glossary at the end of each lesson covers the vocabulary.
Try practice problems
Problems with full answer explanations, not just the final answer.
Review the summary
A one-paragraph recap you can use as a quick study sheet.
Browse by grade
Lessons are tagged by grade so you can start at the right level.
Popular topics
What students are reading most this month.
Study guides
One-page guides for tests and finals.
Algebra I final review
Every major topic on two pages.
Biology unit tests
Cells, genetics, ecology and evolution.
Essay checklist
What to check before you hand it in.
US history timeline
1492 to today in one place.
About Brightpath
Brightpath was started by a small group of teachers who wanted a place to send students for extra practice that didn't bury the lesson under pop-ups and sign-up walls.
Every lesson is written to be read in under ten minutes and reviewed by a working teacher before it goes up.
We don't ask for an email address, we don't track what you read, and we don't sell anything. The site is paid for by donations and a few small school grants.
If something is confusing, that's a problem with the lesson, not with you.
For teachers
Use anything here in your classroom.
Printable handouts
Every lesson has a clean print version with no extras.
Lesson plans
Suggested pacing and discussion questions for each unit.
Answer keys
Full worked solutions for every practice set.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brightpath really free?
Yes. There are no paid tiers, no trials and no locked lessons.
Do I need an account?
No. Open a lesson and start reading.
Who writes the lessons?
Current and former classroom teachers, with a review pass before publishing.
Can I use the lessons in my class?
Yes. Print them, share them or assign them as homework.
How often is new content added?
A few new lessons go up every week during the school year.