Learning Resources: Ninth Grade

2020 Learning Suggestions
Eighth Grade going into Ninth Grade

Welcome to ninth grade! The intention of these resources is to integrate school learning into home life. Below you’ll find suggestions that include playful activities that also reinforce academic skills, in a relaxed family environment. This year, given the COVID situation, we have added more online opportunities for learning over the summer. We’ve also included online resources and quick links to specialist google slide lessons for art, music, and Spanish, in case your student would like to access these resources.

High School Learning Resources

Suggestions

Read, read, read!
Your required summer reading and books of your own choice.
Find & Share Books
Go on family trips to bookstores and libraries (online or in person if open); talk about books; share your favorite books.
Math Review!
Khan academy for math review (Algebra I concepts).
Grammar Review
Go into Quill for grammar review.
Science
Read about current events related to science and technology. Here are some suggested news sources, or download their associated apps!
Research Climate Change
Continue to research Climate Change and get inspired about what you can do to make a change!
https://ed.ted.com/earth-school
Audio books
We all love being read to, but in the absence of an actual human, enjoying the many offerings of audio books is a relaxing way to expand your library!
Create your space
Create a space in your house to work on home-school connections (your study spot! – this can be fun!).
Be in Nature
Be in nature as much as possible as a means to develop your sensitivity and awareness of the world around you.
Practice keyboarding
Practice keyboarding on Typing Club.
Smithsonian Virtual Tours
Check out these amazing Smithsonian Virtual Tours.
Schedule Downtime
Schedule lots of “needs-nothing” time, with open space and no agenda. The summer is a time to connect as a family in a relaxed environment, enjoying being together!