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      <image:caption>The pre-algebra curriculum exposes students to algebraic concepts and develops abstract reasoning skills. Word problems are incorporated to support critical thinking. Students deepen their understanding of ratio and proportion, write and solve algebraic equations, use statistics and probability to analyze data and build a strong foundation in geometry.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Filmmaking, theatre, visual art and creative writing are integral parts of the curriculum, providing opportunities for deeper engagement with the material being worked with, as well as providing opportunities to experience the joy and power of creative expression. .</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meditation, goal setting, visualization and reflection will be cornerstone habits helping students develop mindfulness, joy, composure and high performance levels under pressure.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Students learn to examine literature with a critical eye, becoming proficient in close reading and annotation, inference, and analysis. Students examine the deliberate choices a writer is making in story structure, word usage and character development. In addition, they develop an understanding of literature’s ability to utilize the vicarious experience to expand and enrich their worldview. Books we read this year include: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”, “The Night Diary”, “Inside Out and Back Again”, “One Crazy Summer”, and “I Am Malala”.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Students focus on a comprehensive study of human biology including the circulatory, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, immune, nervous, and digestive systems. Students study nutrition and its effects on the systems of the body, as well as complete research projects and presentations on the physiological effects of stress, neuroplasticity, the nature of pain and the way mindful breathing impacts the central nervous system.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Students research the regions and time periods of the novels they are studying, and apply their research to analyzing how historical, cultural and socioeconomic forces affect individual lives. In addition, they use a process of sourcing, contextualization, corroboration, and close reading to think critically about history. Specific topics in the history course include: The rise of Hitler and World Ward II, Indian Partition, The Vietnam War, Civil Rights, and the history of Pakistan and the struggle against the Taliban.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Building a strong foundation in grammar, students learn to write with structure and style. They learn to assess their writing and revise it and write numerous short answer responses, personal narratives, fictional stories, poems, raps, scenes, literary analysis essays and argumentative papers.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About Brooklyn Middle School Collective - Our Mission</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Brooklyn Middle School Collective is a personalized learning environment that endeavors to spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and inspire students to become lifelong learners. By facilitating relevant, dynamic, and transformative learning experiences, we help students cultivate the awareness, resilience, compassion, and character they need to thrive.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We fundamentally believe a student’s work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to be a supportive member of a group are their most important qualities. In that light, interviews with both students and parents are central to the admissions process. Contact us for more information regarding admissions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>With the maximized efficiency that comes from a small, focused work environment, students are able to accomplish a full day’s work in a four hour day.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tuition operates on a sliding scale based on the number of participants in each group and individual financial needs to create an equitable, accessible, and diverse learning environment. Contact us for tuition details and financial aid information.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Located in a bright, inspiring co-working space in Brooklyn Heights, students are surrounded by passionate entrepreneurs pursuing a variety of businesses.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Filmmaking, theatre, visual art and creative writing continue to be integral parts of the entire curriculum, providing opportunities for deeper engagement with the material, and providing opportunities to experience the joy and power of creative expression.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Exploring increasingly challenging texts centered around the history of New York, students delve deeper into analysis of the themes and layers of meaning put forth by a text. Our reading list this year includes: “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian”, “Chains”, “Hamilton”, “Leave of Grass”, “Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance” and “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn”.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In the 7th grade math curriculum, students learn to solve multi-step equations, systems of equations and inequalities- and to apply these skills to solving real world problems. In addition, students work with basic proofs and studying logic, as well as continuing to explore probability.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Taking an introductory look at the origins of the universe through the narrative approach in Bill Bryson's "A Short History of Nearly Everything," students learn about the origin of our universe and the process scientists used to discover it. Further studying the theory of relativity and the nature of matter, students will not only acquire knowledge of content, but also cultivate an understanding of the scientific inquiry process.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Students deepen their ability to compose compelling prose in persuasive essays, literary analysis papers, and original stories, employing figurative language and literary devices. Students also develop their ability to rigorously edit and revise their writing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Through writing, reflection, discussion and creative exploration, students will identify their strengths, weaknesses, preferences and habits. Students will develop tools to master themselves and optimize their performance level in all endeavors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The 7th grade history program is a year long exploration of the history of New York City. Through the study of primary sources including audio recordings, disaries and historical texts, as well as music, art, film and dance, students examine rich and varied history of their city. Students investigate topics including: Dutch and British colonization, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, immigration and Tammany Hall, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the Harlem Renaissance, and the birth of Hip Hop.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Understanding how they are affected by outside influences and forces, students will develop an increased understanding of how their words and deeds affect the people in their lives. In addition, students will examine their ability to create change in their own lives and in the greater society.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In the study of Algebra 1, students work with quadratic equations, polynomials, radical expressions, factoring, two-variable equations, and systems of equations and inequalities. Emphasis is on the solution of word problems and the development of problem-solving skills.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Delving into literature that examines the social, political and economic forces, students analyze the moral questions and ethical dilemmas put forth by a classical and contemporary texts. Reading this year includes: “Lord of the Flies”, “Antigone”, “Julius Caesar”, “1984”, “Born a Crime”, and “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Students will immerse themselves in the study of critical episodes in the development of American democracy. Moving from a foundation of studying the structures and systems of government, students will examine Supreme Court cases, read majority and dissenting opinions, and formulate their own arguments. Students will also learn about the history of voting rights in this country and the importance of civic participation.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In the study of ecology, students will the learn about biodiversity, ecosystems and the food chain. In understanding the effects their choices on the world around them, students will study the causes and effects of climate change.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>With a particular emphasis on theatre, visual art, music and movement writing will be continue to be integral parts of the entire curriculum, providing opportunities for deeper engagement with the material being studied, as well as providing opportunities to experience the joy and power of creative expression.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mastering the elements of technical, persuasive and creative writing, students refine a personal style and writing process. They utilize their compositional powers to compose research papers, pen original short stories and plays, as well as craft persuasive essays that tackle vital ethical dilemmas confronting young people in the modern world.</image:caption>
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