Friday
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.
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 watch a Ted talk , "What adults can learn from Kids" by middle schooler Adora Svitak.
Today we will watch a Ted talk , "What adults can learn from Kids" by middle schooler Adora Svitak.
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts English Language Arts State Standard 8.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: 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 liberating themselves, their families, and others from enslavement through abolitionist resistance. 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 liberating themselves, their families, and others from enslavement through abolitionist resistance. 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
Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link and watch the video
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link and watch the video
Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read pages 229-232 (Start at the subheading, "The Fugitive Slave Laws" on page 229)
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read pages 229-232 (Start at the subheading, "The Fugitive Slave Laws" on page 229)
African American History Chapter 24 pg 229-232.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.
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 "Alaska Native Teens Help Researchers"
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read and take notes on the "Alaska Native Teens Help Researchers"
PBS LearningMedia-Alaska Native Teens Help Researchers-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