Friday
We want all of you to know that we miss having you in class with face-to-face learning and teaching. We also hope your family is healthy and that you are thriving as best as you can during these very hard times. If you need anything from your teachers or administrators, please, reach out to us on the BPS website remotelearning@bostonpublicschools.org.
We want all of you to know that we miss having you in class with face-to-face learning and teaching. We also hope your family is healthy and that you are thriving as best as you can during these very hard times. If you need anything from your teachers or administrators, please, reach out to us on the BPS website remotelearning@bostonpublicschools.org.
We have created this supplemental 8th-grade site for BPS students and families, including English Learners. These “academic sessions” include videos, English Language Arts activities, Social Studies activities, Mathematics Activities, and writing opportunities. Most sessions include the “watch, dig deeper, and write about it” model where students:
We have created this supplemental 8th-grade site for BPS students and families, including English Learners. These “academic sessions” include videos, English Language Arts activities, Social Studies activities, Mathematics Activities, and writing opportunities. Most sessions include the “watch, dig deeper, and write about it” model where students:
- Watch a short interesting video
- Dig deeper completing reading activities and math activities
- Write about it! to publish your written work so keep it in a safe place.
Although there will be no face-to-face learning in schools and classrooms, we will continue with virtual on-line learning until the end of the school year and continue using grade-level standards.
Although there will be no face-to-face learning in schools and classrooms, we will continue with virtual on-line learning until the end of the school year and continue using grade-level standards.
Standards spell out what students are expected to learn in each grade and each subject. Each state Department of Education creates standards for schools within the state. These standards guide teachers in what they teach and what is on the MCAS. In other words, standards are guideposts for schools. Teachers, parents and students can use them as a tool to focus on what students are expected to learn.
Standards spell out what students are expected to learn in each grade and each subject. Each state Department of Education creates standards for schools within the state. These standards guide teachers in what they teach and what is on the MCAS. In other words, standards are guideposts for schools. Teachers, parents and students can use them as a tool to focus on what students are expected to learn.
This website is about you! Send us your thoughts and recommendations about the site and the material at remotelearning@bostonpublicschools.org. We can't wait to hear from you!
This website is about you! Send us your thoughts and recommendations about the site and the material at remotelearning@bostonpublicschools.org. We can't wait to hear from you!
English Language Arts (ELA)
English Language Arts (ELA)
Today we will listen the short story "Amigos Brothers" by Piri Thomas. This story is about two friends (amigos in Spanish) living on the Lower East Side of New York City. Many boys from the Lower East Side have dreamed of building a better life by winning the New York Golden Gloves, a boxing tournament started in 1927 by Paul Gallico, a newspaper writer. This tournament marks an amateur’s entry into the world of big-time boxing.
Today we will listen the short story "Amigos Brothers" by Piri Thomas. This story is about two friends (amigos in Spanish) living on the Lower East Side of New York City. Many boys from the Lower East Side have dreamed of building a better life by winning the New York Golden Gloves, a boxing tournament started in 1927 by Paul Gallico, a newspaper writer. This tournament marks an amateur’s entry into the world of big-time boxing.
Directions: Listen! click on the link below listen to the story and take notes in your notebook.
Directions: Listen! click on the link below listen to the story and take notes in your notebook.
Social Studies
Social Studies
In social studies, it is essential to learn about historical events that have impacted what we study in civics classes. Today we will learn about the invincible spirit of free Africans, many who dreamed of returning the the land of their ancestors, and others who wanted to emigrate to Haiti, Canada, and England. At the same time white abolitionist joined Africans to speak out against enslavement and argued for the African's to have natural rights to freedom and justice. These two movements challenged the founding documents of the U.S., and are examples of Civic Activism.
In social studies, it is essential to learn about historical events that have impacted what we study in civics classes. Today we will learn about the invincible spirit of free Africans, many who dreamed of returning the the land of their ancestors, and others who wanted to emigrate to Haiti, Canada, and England. At the same time white abolitionist joined Africans to speak out against enslavement and argued for the African's to have natural rights to freedom and justice. These two movements challenged the founding documents of the U.S., and are examples of Civic Activism.
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts History State Standard [8.T4] and learn about the Rights and responsibilities of citizens; and Analyze issues involving liberty in conflict with equality or authority, individual rights in conflict with the common good, or majority rule in conflict with minority rights.
Directions: WATCH! the video and take notes
Directions: WATCH! the video and take notes
Science
Science
As the environmental, economic, and political consequences of climate change are felt globally, we have much to learn from both the traditional knowledge of Native peoples and ongoing scientific research. This week in science-- using the WGBH middle school resources-- we will watch videos, listen to stories, read, write, and learn about methods of observing nature and solving the challenges of climate change. Please find additional WGBH resources at https://www.wgbh.org/distance-learning-center/6-8
As the environmental, economic, and political consequences of climate change are felt globally, we have much to learn from both the traditional knowledge of Native peoples and ongoing scientific research. This week in science-- using the WGBH middle school resources-- we will watch videos, listen to stories, read, write, and learn about methods of observing nature and solving the challenges of climate change. Please find additional WGBH resources at https://www.wgbh.org/distance-learning-center/6-8
Today we will focus on The Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS2.A.3 and learn how In any ecosystem, organisms and populations with similar requirements for food, water, oxygen, or other resources may compete with each other for limited resources, access to which consequently constrains their growth and reproduction
Today we will focus on The Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS2.A.3 and learn how In any ecosystem, organisms and populations with similar requirements for food, water, oxygen, or other resources may compete with each other for limited resources, access to which consequently constrains their growth and reproduction
Directions: WATCH! the video and take notes
Directions: WATCH! the video and take notes
Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read and take notes on the "Warmer Oceans Affect Food Web"
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read and take notes on the "Warmer Oceans Affect Food Web"
PBS LearningMedia-Warmer Oceans Affect Food Web- background reading .pdf
Write About It!
Write About It!
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link. Read the questions carefully. Review your notes. Use evidence gathered from the video, readings, and your own knowledge-base (all the information you know). Write and save for future publication.
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link. Read the questions carefully. Review your notes. Use evidence gathered from the video, readings, and your own knowledge-base (all the information you know). Write and save for future publication.
Mathematics
Mathematics
In today's activity you will practice the math problems developed by high school students for you. After you've completed the problems click on the barcode (also called a QR code) found at the bottom of the worksheet and follow the directions.
In today's activity you will practice the math problems developed by high school students for you. After you've completed the problems click on the barcode (also called a QR code) found at the bottom of the worksheet and follow the directions.
Day 5.pdf