Wednesday
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)
We will continue reading A Single Shard as the independent reading text; we will also continue with the posting of a video on the themes for the week. The literary theme of this week is “a journey.” The journey is a familiar theme found in stories for over thousands of years. Characters have internal journeys such as overcoming personal challenges and external journeys such as traveling to a new place and learning a life lesson. Today we will use our background knowledge, videos, reading fiction, and writing responses to learn more about the journeys of others.
We will continue reading A Single Shard as the independent reading text; we will also continue with the posting of a video on the themes for the week. The literary theme of this week is “a journey.” The journey is a familiar theme found in stories for over thousands of years. Characters have internal journeys such as overcoming personal challenges and external journeys such as traveling to a new place and learning a life lesson. Today we will use our background knowledge, videos, reading fiction, and writing responses to learn more about the journeys of others.
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts English Language Arts State Standards of 8.RL.1 and continue practicing cite textual evidence to support analysis of what a text states explicitly from the videos and Maniac Magee readings; 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 Maniac Magee readings; 8.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 10 of the independent novel reading, A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read chapter 10 of the independent novel reading, A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Gr8_A Single Shard pg 58-64.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.
Social Studies
Social Studies
In social studies, it is important to learn about historical events that have impacted what we study in civics classes. Today we will learn about the significant roles Africans played in the founding of the United States of America and the African participation in British Wars during Colonial America. Although the rights of Africans were omitted from the founding documents of the U.S., the strategic responses and participation of Africans during this time is as a springboard for understanding the formation of the United States and other associated topics in civics, particularly the Declaration of Independence.
In social studies, it is important to learn about historical events that have impacted what we study in civics classes. Today we will learn about the significant roles Africans played in the founding of the United States of America and the African participation in British Wars during Colonial America. Although the rights of Africans were omitted from the founding documents of the U.S., the strategic responses and participation of Africans during this time is as a springboard for understanding the formation of the United States and other associated topics in civics, particularly the Declaration of Independence.
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts History State Standard [8.T2] and learn about the American Revolutionary period to determine the experiences and events that led the colonists to declare independence; and explain the key ideas about equality, representative government, limited government, rule of law, natural rights common good, and the purpose of government in the Declaration of Independence.
Directions: WATCH! the video and take notes
Directions: WATCH! the video and take notes
Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read pages 154-157 (START at the subheading Center of the New Nation on page 154
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read pages 154-157 (START at the subheading Center of the New Nation on page 154
African American History Chapter 16 pg 154-157.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
ean08_vid_bakedalaska_350-4x3-mp4-1200k_1.mp4
Dig Deeper
Dig Deeper
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read and take notes on the "Losing Permafrost in Alaska"
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link, read and take notes on the "Losing Permafrost in Alaska"
PBS LearningMedia- Losing Permafrost in Alaska 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 Linear Functions to solve a real-world problem. This is a three-act task. You will play Act 2 today and then answer the question in the video. You will also complete the Young People's Project (YPP) middle school Daily Math Challenge questions.
In today's activities you will explore Linear Functions to solve a real-world problem. This is a three-act task. You will play Act 2 today and then answer the question in the video. 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 (8.F.B.4) and practice Linear Functions
Today we will focus on The Massachusetts Mathematics State Standards (8.F.B.4) and practice Linear Functions
G8 T5 Act 2 Video.mp4#2 - SE Ups and Downs 3-Act Pages_ enV G8 T5.pdfDig 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 3 -6th-8th.pdf