Tuesday
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 7th-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 7th-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)
We will continue reading Gifted Hands as the independent reading text; we will also continue with the posting of a video on the themes for the week. The theme this week is “Surviving and Thriving.” Maya Angelou once said, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." In this quote Ms. Angelou understood surviving to be the day-to-day grind that we all go through. She believed that once you free up mental and physical energy you thrive by accomplishing whatever you are driven to be and do. Today we will use our background knowledge, videos, reading fiction, and writing responses to learn more about how others survived and thrived.
We will continue reading Gifted Hands as the independent reading text; we will also continue with the posting of a video on the themes for the week. The theme this week is “Surviving and Thriving.” Maya Angelou once said, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." In this quote Ms. Angelou understood surviving to be the day-to-day grind that we all go through. She believed that once you free up mental and physical energy you thrive by accomplishing whatever you are driven to be and do. Today we will use our background knowledge, videos, reading fiction, and writing responses to learn more about how others survived and thrived.
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts English Language Arts State Standards of 7.RL.1 and continue practicing cite textual evidence to support analysis of what a text states explicitly from the videos and Maniac Magee readings; 7.RI.7 and continue practicing Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop an understanding of a topic from the videos and Maniac Magee readings; 7.W.9 continue practicing writing by drawing evidence from the novel, video, and your background knowledge in your writing responses.
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: Click on the link, read chapter 11 of the independent novel reading, Gifted Hands by Ben Carson
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read chapter 11 of the independent novel reading, Gifted Hands by Ben Carson
Gr7_Gifted Hands pg 63-69.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: Gifted Hands Chapter 11
LINK: Gifted Hands Chapter 11
Social Studies
Social Studies
In Social Studies, it is important to learn about ancient civilizations in order to better understand contemporary history. This week in social studies we will watch videos, listen to stories, read, write, and learn about the geographic, economic and political structures of Ancient Africa.
In Social Studies, it is important to learn about ancient civilizations in order to better understand contemporary history. This week in social studies we will watch videos, listen to stories, read, write, and learn about the geographic, economic and political structures of Ancient Africa.
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts History State Standard [6.T4a] and learn about Physical and political geography of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts History State Standard [6.T4a] and learn about Physical and political geography of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Directions: WATCH! the video and take notes
Directions: WATCH! the video and take notes
Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
DIRECTIONS: Read and take notes on Chapter 1-African Beginnings
DIRECTIONS: Read and take notes on Chapter 1-African Beginnings
Lesson 1_ The Rise of African Civilizations.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.
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: The West African Griot
LINK: The West African Griot
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
ean08_vid_arctichaze_350-4x3-mp4-1200k_NEmPWOF.mp4
Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read and take notes on the "Arctic Haze"
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read and take notes on the "Arctic Haze"
PBS LearningMedia-Arctic Haze 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 explore ratios using an interactive Desmos activity. You will also complete the Young People's Project (YPP) middle school Daily Math Challenge questions.
In today's activities you will explore ratios using an interactive Desmos activity. You will also complete the Young People's Project (YPP) middle school Daily Math Challenge questions.
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts Mathematics State Standards 6.RP.A.2, 6.RP.A.3a and 7.RP.A.1,7.RP.A.3 and continue practicing Ratios and Proportional Relationships
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts Mathematics State Standards 6.RP.A.2, 6.RP.A.3a and 7.RP.A.1,7.RP.A.3 and continue practicing Ratios and Proportional Relationships
Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link below and explore rations using Demos
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link below and explore rations using Demos
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.
Week 3 - Day 2 -6th-8th.pdf