Grades 9-12

Our top picks for self-guided summer learning

Below you will find all kinds of great sites and online activities hand-picked by curriculum experts at Kent ISD. This includes self-guided courses like Khan Academy as well as fun activities like math games and virtual field trips.

English Language Arts

Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints Breaks down big, controversial issues providing viewpoints from multiple angles, access for free through Mel.org anywhere in Michigan More...
Smithsonian Teen Tribune
Smithsonian Teen Tribune Articles on a variety of interesting subjects for a teen audience More...
Commonlit
CommonLit Free reading activities and digital tools for at-home learning CommonLit Summer Reading Challenge
Khan Academy
Khan Academy English Language Arts Easy to navigate sequences of lessons and activities organized by grade level Han Academy ELA

Math

Khan Academy
Khan Academy Math Easy to navigate sequences of lessons and activities organized by grade level Khan Academy High School Math
NCTM Illuminations - Resources for Teaching Math
Brain Teasers Fun brain teasers with solutions to check your work Brain Teasers
PBS Learning Media
Math Activities from PBS Filter math activities by grade level PBS Learning Media Math

Technology and Computer Skills

Code.org
Code.org sets of character-based activities that develop coding and problem-solving skills - create account to save progress Code.org
Pixar in a box
Pixar in a Box Learn how Pixar makes films - choose a topic and go through the steps! Pixar in a Box
Tynker - Learn Programming the fun way
Tynker Coding activities featuring game design, animation, music, and more - create account for more access and to save progress Tynker

Other Activities and Apps

Edmentum
Edmentum Learning Packets These bundles include math, language arts, science, reading and literacy activities from a variety of Edmentum's online programs. More...
Association of Career & Technical Education
Career and Technical Education Exploration Activities organized by different career paths - choose a week and scroll to links of interest Career Exploration Resources
Michigan Learning Channel
Michigan Learning Channel Videos on various subjects, streaming and on TV More...
PBS Learning Media
PBS Interactive Activities Many topics - filter by grade level or subject - create account to save progress PBS Learning Media
Top Picks - The Best Free Apps and Websites for Learning
Other free apps and sites Commonsense Media’s top picks for online learning organized by subject Common Sense media's top free apps and sites for learning
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips 360 degree virtual field trips to locations around the world - pick a spot then click/touch the screen to look around Virtual Field Trip list

Check out cool virtual activities and digital resources from our School News Network Education Everywhere partners 

School News Network, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, John Ball Zoo
John Ball Zoo, SNN, Childrens Museum Community Opportunities
Kent District Library, Grand Rapids Public Musuem, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
KDL, Public Museum, Ford Musuem Community Opportunities
Grand RApids Public Library, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Van Andel Institute
Van Andel Institute, GRPL, Meijer Gardens Community Opportunities