Tuesday
We have created this supplemental 6th-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 6th-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.
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 read the article "Top 10 Skills Middle School Students Need."
Today we will read the article "Top 10 Skills Middle School Students Need."
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts English Language Arts State Standards of 6RL.1 and continue practicing cite textual evidence to support analysis of what a text states explicitly from the videos and other readings; 6.RI.7 and continue practicing Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop an understanding of a topic from the videos and other texts..
Directions: Watch! click on the link below watch the video and take notes
Directions: Watch! click on the link below watch the video and take notes
Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read Top 10 skills middle school students need by Phyllis L. Fagell
DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read Top 10 skills middle school students need by Phyllis L. Fagell
Top 10 skills middle school students need to thrive, and how parents can help - The Washington Post.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.
LINK: Top 10 MS skills
LINK: Top 10 MS skills
Social Studies
Social Studies
In Social Studies, it is important to learn about ancient civilizations in order to better understand the world we live in. This week in Social Studies we will watch videos, listen to stories, read, write, and learn about the geographic, economic and political beginnings of Tiano and Arawak Native Peoples of the Caribbean.
In Social Studies, it is important to learn about ancient civilizations in order to better understand the world we live in. This week in Social Studies we will watch videos, listen to stories, read, write, and learn about the geographic, economic and political beginnings of Tiano and Arawak Native Peoples of the Caribbean.
Today we will focus on Massachusetts History State Standard [6.T5a], "Physical and political geography and indigenous populations of Central America and the Caribbean Islands."
Today we will focus on Massachusetts History State Standard [6.T5a], "Physical and political geography and indigenous populations of Central America and the Caribbean Islands."
Directions: WATCH! the video and take notes
Directions: WATCH! the video and take notes
Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
DIRECTIONS: Read and take notes on Education project aims to set the record straight on historical myths
DIRECTIONS: Read and take notes on Education project aims to set the record straight on historical myths
lib-us-history-different-perspectives-43594-article_only.pdf
Write About It!
Write About It!
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link. Read 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 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.
LINK: Note Catcher
LINK: Note Catcher
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 "Gwitch'in Tribe Protects Caribou and Culture"
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read and take notes on the "Gwitch'in Tribe Protects Caribou and Culture"
PBS LearningMedia-Gwich'in Tribe Protects Caribou and Culture-Background Reading.pdf
Write About It!
Write About It!
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link. Read 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 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 activities you will watch the Act 2 video below, make a prediction to answer the main question, "What mathematical models could you develop or which calculations would you perform to figure out which lane is faster?" and answer questions on pages 224 in the student pages. Use the graph paper and the Demos calculator to help you answer the questions.
In today's activities you will watch the Act 2 video below, make a prediction to answer the main question, "What mathematical models could you develop or which calculations would you perform to figure out which lane is faster?" and answer questions on pages 224 in the student pages. Use the graph paper and the Demos calculator to help you answer the questions.
You will also complete the (YPP) 4th through 8th grades Daily Math Challenge review questions.
You will also complete the (YPP) 4th through 8th grades Daily Math Challenge review questions.
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts Mathematics State Standards (6.EE.C.9) and continue practicing Expressions and Equations
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts Mathematics State Standards (6.EE.C.9) and continue practicing Expressions and Equations
The Express Lane - Act 2.mp4Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link below answer questions on page 224. Use the graph paper and the Demos calculator to help you answer the questions.
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link below answer questions on page 224. Use the graph paper and the Demos calculator to help you answer the questions.
#2 - SE Checking a Bag 3-Act Pages_enV G6 T4.pdfgrid paper.pdfDig Deeper
Dig Deeper
Directions: Click on the Demos calculator to help you answer the questions on page 223.
Directions: Click on the Demos calculator to help you answer the questions on page 223.
LINK: Desmos Calculator
LINK: Desmos Calculator
Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
Directions: 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.
Directions: 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 2.pdf