Summer 2024
iReady: Reading and Math Work
Students are able to continue to work in iReady on both Reading and Math. Directions to login through TeachHub are below. Students can also login directly to iReady through the iReady Connect website.
Here's how to access iReady through TeachHub:
Login to TeachHub using your DOE username and password. If you do not know your DOE password, your teacher can reset it.
Once you are logged in to TeachHub, you click on "Clever"
Click on "iReady"
Choose the math assessment
Summer Reading:
Students are encouraged to read the texts below o get a head start on next year's curriculum. These books are available at the bookstore, at online retailers, at the Brooklyn Public Library, or digitally at the links below.
6th Grade:
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Brooklyn Public Library, Digital)
Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Brooklyn Public Library, Digital)
7th Grade:
Castle Diary: The Journal of Tobias Burgess by Richard Platt (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Brooklyn Public Library, Digital)
Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Brooklyn Public Library, Digital)
8th Grade:
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Brooklyn Public Library, Digital)
Specialized High Schools Prep:
Rising 8th grade students who are interested in applying to a Specialized High School in the fall must take the SHSAT Assessment. Students should prepare for the assessment by reviewing this website and completing the practice assessments.
Summer Program Resources:
The best way to keep your brain working is to engage in real-world learning! We do this by experiencing the world around us - and we live in the best place in the world for this, New York City! Below is a list of cultural locations throughout the five boroughs that you access for free or at little cost this summer! Check it out!
New York residents (with ID): The amount you pay for General Admission only is up to you. (Minimum $.01 per person).
Free tickets available for Wednesdays, sign up online starting Monday, restrictions apply.
Families can reserve free Community Tickets for any day of the week. See their website under the heading "Free Admission Opportunities". BBG will accept Student + 3 vouchers through the end of June.
Free Friday Community Hours 2pm-5pm
Free Wednesdays after 3pm. To reserve tickets, sign up online starting Monday, restrictions apply.
Free to NYC residents Wednesdays 10 - 11am.
April 1- Dec. 15 free hours every Wednesday from 3-6pm and Sundays from 9-11am
Free Wednesdays 2pm - 4:45pm
Summer Acceleration Work
Looking to keep your mind engaged this summer? Want to get a preview of some of the content for the next school year? Check out the activities below that will keep your mind sharp and get you read for September!
Reading: Short Stories Exploration
Check out any or all of the short stories included below. There are some questions at the end of each text that you can use to push your thinking after you read.
Reading: Novel Exploration
Cozy up with a good book this summer! The best way that you can keep your mind sharp and expand your vocabulary is through reading! Check out the resources below for great books to read!
Math Coding with Scratch:
Exercise the mathematical part of your brain by joining Scratch and engaging in some coding activities.
Math in the Real World Exploration:
Check out some of the videos below to learn about different ways that math concepts you learn about in middle school are used in everyday life!
Social Studies: Current Events Exploration
What is going on in the world? How does what is happening connect to you and your life? Check out some of the resources below to read about current events that are happening in the world around you!
Science: How's It Made
How It's Made: Explore over 50 videos on everyday products to understand how things are made. Select a video that interests you.
Check out some of these YouTube Channels & Websites below to learn about different ways that science topics you learn about in middle school are found in everyday life!!
Social Studies Content Exploration:
Learn about any of the topics below to get a preview of what you’ll learn next year. There are links to some suggested texts or videos included, or you can research on your own.
6th Grade Social Studies:
8th Grade Social Studies:
Science Content Exploration:
Learn about any of the topics below to get a preview of what you’ll learn next year. There are links to some suggested texts or videos included, or you can research on your own.
6th Grade Science:
A bug's life: learn about different insects and make predictions as to which predator will survive during a battle as you watch Top 10 Bug Fights. This assignment will help to refresh your understanding of predator & prey relationships, as well as the ecology of insects.
7th Grade Science:
How do cells differ from Viruses? Learn about the battle for our health by watching Cells vs Virus. Complete Think, Dig Deeper & Discuss to review your understanding and progress. This assignment will prepare you to describe the function of a cell as well as ways parts of cells contribute to the function and how viruses affect our cells and ultimately our bodies.
8th Grade Science:
Read Modes of Reproduction. This assignment will help prepare you to understand sexual & asexual reproduction.
Minecraft in Education:
Exploring Minecraft for Education. Students can try the Demo or use their DOE.net email to complete one of the Science activities in Minecraft. The science activities range from Cells to biomes and more.