Resources
Below are some resources to assist in various subjects! This page is currently under construction, and we are accepting recommendations for resources here!
NYC DOE Remote Learning Resources
Elementary School
General K-12
NYC DOE Remote Learning Device Request: https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices
Volunteer Tutoring Resources List: https://schoolonwheels.org/volunteer-resources/resources-and-materials-for-tutors/
K-12 Common Core: https://www.shmoop.com/common-core-standards/math.html
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/
Engage NY: https://www.engageny.org/ The New York State Education Department worked with partners to develop curriculum materials for grades Pre-K to 12 in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA)
Math
CK-12 - large free database of math/science teaching resources, including digital textbooks, videos, quizzes, etc. https://www.ck12.org/student/
Corbettmaths - free videos, worksheets, study cards, and quizzes (English system). https://corbettmathsprimary.com/
Art of Problem Solving https://www.artofproblemsolving.com/liz/Alcumus/index.php (if anyone has an AOPS book to scan, that would be wonderful)
Math games for kids to practice with (like CoolMathGames but more substantive; particularly recommend CryptoKids to get students engaged w/ code-breaking): https://blog.reallygoodstuff.com/11-free-math-sites-for-kids/
Huge list of more resources, many of which are free: https://www.homeschoolmath.net/online/curricula.php
English
General tips on teaching writing: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/teaching-elementary-school-students-be-effective-writers
Assign writing prompts; have them read short elementary-school level passages or listen to you tell a story and be able to answer questions about it or suggest improvements they would make
Writing activity links: https://minds-in-bloom.com/10-fun-writing-activities-kids/, https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/25-ways-get-kids-writing/
History
Elementary school level historical fiction, biographies, etc. are all useful
Activities such as drawing timelines, writing short biographies of historical figures after research - https://www.education.com/activity/history/ for a database of historical activities
Science
List of generally covered elementary school science topics https://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/curriculum/elementary_school_science.ht
Database of lesson plans/possible activities http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/lessonplans.html
Middle School
General
NYC DOE Remote Learning Device Request: https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices
Engage NY: https://www.engageny.org/ The New York State Education Department worked with partners to develop curriculum materials for grades Pre-K to 12 in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA)
Math
PBS Math at the Core - https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/mathcore/
English
ELA Prep - http://www1.lpssonline.com/uploads/ELATutoringPlanfinal.pdf
Purdue Owl - https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
History
Best Social Studies Websites List - https://www.weareteachers.com/social-studies-websites/
Science
Freebies for Science Teachers - https://www.nsta.org/publications/freebies.aspx
Language
Spanish for Teachers - http://spanish4teachers.org/
French Teaching Resources - https://www.languagecoursesuk.co.uk/online-teaching-resources/french-online-teaching-resources/
High School
General
NYC DOE Remote Learning Device Request: https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices
Engage NY: https://www.engageny.org/ The New York State Education Department worked with partners to develop curriculum materials for grades Pre-K to 12 in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA)
Math
General Methodology
https://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/bestpractices/peer_train_math.html
Worksheets/problems
To review your own math, Khanacademy. For calculus - http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcI/CalcI.aspx
English
Regents - https://www.nysedregents.org/hsela/
Purdue Owl - https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
History
Science
Language
Spanish Regents - https://www.nysedregents.org/Spanish/
French Regents - https://www.nysedregents.org/French/
Test Prep
SAT
Practice tests
Princeton Review - https://www.princetonreview.com/college/free-sat-practice-test?ceid=tersh-nav-test-prep#!practice
College Readiness - https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests
Khan’s Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/full-length-sat-1
Prep Scholar - https://blog.prepscholar.com/printable-sat-practice-tests-4-free-official-tests
Grammar Rules
Prep Scholar - https://blog.prepscholar.com/the-complete-guide-to-sat-grammar-rules
Magoosh - https://magoosh.com/hs/sat/2018/sat-grammar-rules/
Method Test Prep [ignore vocab] - https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/47282/file-14335653-pdf/docs/mtp_sat_grammar_rules_and_vocab_packet.pdf
ACT
Other Resources:
SoFlo SAT Scholarship: winners receive 4 sessions of SAT Prep
Special Education Resources
Special Education Resources Doc - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fU3xeMhiWwgt2prXsLxRcjKLYG9Mkrn705yPEJW4nho/edit?usp=sharing
College Application Process
A Complete Guide o the College Application Process - https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/college-application-process
Khan’s Academy College Application Checklist - https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/applying-to-college/college-application-process/a/college-application-checklist
Understanding the College Application Process - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in
Princeton Review Your College Application - https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/college-application
Internships & General Applications
Resumes & Cover Letters - http://hwpi.harvard.edu/files/ocs/files/undergrad_resumes_and_cover_letters.pdf
Career advice on cover letter and resume writing - https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/writing-an-internship-cover-letter-with-examples
Balance Careers internship and cover letter sample writing and tips - https://www.thebalancecareers.com/internship-cover-letter-sample-and-writing-tips-2060231
Applying to high school internships - https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-find-and-apply-to-high-school-internships/
Internships for high school students - https://blog.prepscholar.com/internships-for-high-school-students